Kymera 328i
Intelligent and Multi-modal Spectrographfor Physical and Life Science
Key Specifications

Key Applications

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328 mm focal length3

Raman & Luminescence/PL

3

F/4.1 aperture3

Absorption/Transmission

3

Adaptive Focus (Patented)

3

SFG/SHG

3

Dual inputs and outputs

3

LIBS/OES

3

Quad grating turret & eXpressIDTM

3Material Science

3

TruResTM technology

3

Chemistry & Catalysis

3

Plug-and-Play USB interface

3Life Science/Biomedical

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1 Adaptive Focus*

Adaptive Focus:
Automated scan provides
optimum focus

Automated optimization for the best quality of focus:••••

Ensures the best resolution at any wavelength
Automatic optimization when changing between
gratings, or cameras
Software-controlled, easy to switch on and off whenrequired
No need for tedious adjustment of camera position at theexit ports*Adaptive Focus Technology, patent WO2016012794 A3

True spectral resolution enhancement option••

Focusing
MirrorPosition

Out offocus

3 Quad Turret with RFID

TM

•

Best
focus

Wavelength (nm)2 TruRes•Out offocus

Better than 30% spectral resolution improvement
without the need to change grating or slit width
Expands the range of spectral resolutions accessible on asingle setup at the touch of a button
Superior discrimination of complex spectral features from
UV to SWIR
No mathematical spectral deconvolution required

Expand your system’s flexibility
Combine up to 4 gratings for greater flexibility in one
single setup:• Spectral resolution: Choice of high, medium or low
options• Blaze: Choice of UV, Visible, NIR or SWIR options• Mirror for microspectroscopy
eXpressIDTM: RFID –based intelligence ensuresautomatic recognition and upload of all important
turret parameters to the spectrograph.

TruResTM: Delivers enhanced spectral resolution
Without TruResTM

With TruResTM

Ne I 753.577 nm

Ne I 753.577 nm
Ne I 754.404 nm

Ne I 754.404 nm

Fully
Resolved
749

751
753
Wavelength (nm)

749

755

751
753
Wavelength (nm)Kymera 328i with 300 l/mm grating, iVac 316 with high resolution 15 µm pixels, full vertical binning.

4 Dual Input and Output Options

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Convenient interfacing to complex experiments with multiple
light paths, greatly minimizes switching time between setups.
Dual port setups include various combinations of:• CCD cameras for UV, Vis and NIR spectroscopy• ICCD cameras for time-resolved measurements from UV to
NIR• Exit slits for monochromator tuneable light source• Fibre coupling at exit port to deliver output light/signal toanother part of experiment

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Features and Benefits
Feature328 mm focal length, F/4.1 aperture

Benefit
Ideal combination for a wide range of applications ranging from luminescence/
photoluminescence spectroscopy to more demanding, higher resolution Raman spectroscopy
or plasma studies.

Adaptive Focus (patented)

Intelligent and user-friendly interface for uncompromised spectral resolution performance.

TruResTM

Intuitive, rapid and fully user-controlled option for greater than 30% true spectral resolution
enhancement at the touch of a button.
Enhance the discrimination power of your spectrograph without tedious grating or grating turretchange.

Quad-grating turret with eXpressIDTM RFID
technology

Seamless field-upgradability with precise indexing interface and user-friendly hatch access.
Automatic gratings recognition with embedded RFID tags - minimum user interaction.
Maximum resolution and band-pass flexibility.

Astigmatism-corrected optical design

Toroidal optics enable multi-track fiber detection and excellent sample image relay from a
microscope at the grating ‘0’ order.

Robust on-axis wavelength driveHigh accuracy direct-drive delivers superb single-grating and grating-to-grating center
wavelength repeatability down to 4 and 10 pm respectively.

Dual outputs

Extended wavelength coverage when combining Andor UV-NIR CCD, EMCCD, ICCD and
InGaAs cameras. Slit option for monochromator operation.

Dual input ports
USB interface

Great setup flexibility for complex, multi-samples or multi-light path experiments based on
spectroscopy modalities combining for example Raman, Fluorescence, Optical Emission
Spectroscopy (OES), Absorption or Second Harmonic Generation (SHG).
Plug-and-play connectivity, ideal for laptop operation alongside Andor USB cameras.

Seamless connection to microscopes

Adjustable height feet and choice of direct, lens relay, or cage system-based interfaces.
15 mm wide-aperture input slit for extended sample image relay and spectral analysis
through the same optical path.

Protected silver-coated optics option

Most efficient for NIR/SWIR detection when used in conjunction with Andor InGaAs cameras.

Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated instrument
High repetition rate shutterµ-Manager software integration
Integrated in EPICS •20

Individually characterized spectrograph-detector systems for out-of-the box operation.
10 Hz continuous operation and 40 Hz burst mode for ultrafast acquisition.
Simultaneous control of Andor cameras, spectrographs and a wide range of microscopes andaccessories through 1 single software platform. Dedicated, user-friendly spectrum handlinginterface.
Integration and operation at EPICS-based large research facilities.

µ-Manager and Microspectroscopy
User-friendly simultaneous access toAndor Kymera spectrographs, lowlight spectroscopy cameras and a wide
range of microscopes and microscopeaccessories.
Andor’s dedicated interface allows
seamless spectral acquisition, display
and manipulation, as well as facilitating‘spectral’ mapping sequences withadvanced metadata handling.

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Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customise the Kymera 328i:

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4
3

2

Resolution Boost
2

Quad Turret
On-axis Rotation
Auto Focus
1

Detector 1

2

Detector 2

1

1

Chassis configurationa) Select combination of input and output ports (see page 5 for available options).
b) Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver-coated optics available on 		
request for NIR detection).
c) Select purge port option (for improved detection down to 180 nm). Shutter for background acquisition and protectionof the detector.

2 Resolution & band-pass
Select gratings and detector to fulfil resolution and wavelength requirements.

3 Input light coupling interface
Refer to accessory tree for available configurations (direct coupling, fibre coupling or 3rd party hardware connectivity).

4

2nd exit port configuration

Refer to accessory tree for available configurations, including camera flanges.

5

Software interface

Select either state-of-the-art Solis software or Software Development Kit (SDK) option – please refer to the appropriate
section for further information.

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Step 1 - Chassis Configuration
Ordering Information
ModelSide input
port

Direct input
port

Direct output
portSide output
port

Motorized port
selection

KYMERA-328i-A

Manual slit-

Camera--KYMERA-328i-B1

Manual slit-

CameraManual slit

P

KYMERA-328i-B2

Manual slit-

CameraCameraP

KYMERA-328i-C

Manual slit

Manual slit

Camera-P

KYMERA-328i-D1

Manual slit

Manual slit

CameraManual slit

P

KYMERA-328i-D2

Manual slit

Manual slit

CameraCameraP

KYMERA-328i-xx-SIL

Protected silver-coated optics options for models shown above (replace x with relevant model number)

Optical Coatings Reflectivity Graph
100

Standard systems use Al + MgF2 coatedoptics. Protected silver optics are alsoavailable on request for maximum efficiency
in the NIR region - recommended forworking with Andor iDus InGaAs detectors
or IR single-point detectors, such as MCT,PbS and InSb.

Reflectivity (%)

95

90

85

When choosing protected silver coatings,
it is strongly recommended to also orderprotected silver-coated gratings for
maximum efficiency throughout the system.

Protected Silver Optics
Aluminium & MgF2
80

75

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Wavelength (nm)

Chassis Accessories

USB Cable (Standard)
I2C option via camera

Additional Grating Turret(SR-ASZ-10398)•1

Purge Connector(SR-ASM-8040)

iStar CCD and sCMOS I2C to BNC
shutter cable (ELC-05323)

Shutters•2
Side input: SR-SHT-9006(or SR-SHT-9006-FIELD for field upgrade only)
Direct input: SR-SHT-9007(or SR-SHT-9007-FIELD for field upgrade only)

Adjustable feet (standard, set of 4)
6 mm spacer kit (set of 4 fixed
spacers, SR-ASM-0098)

TruResTM option*
Direct input: SR-IRIS-DIR
Side input: SR-IRIS-SIDE* Not field upgradeable - pleasecontact your local Andor
representative for information

Nominal opticalheightOptical height adjustment
range

Adjustable feet set

142.6 mm

142.6 – 148.6 mm (standard
feet)

SR-ASM-0098:
6 mm spacer set

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Step 2a - Choosing The Right Platform vs Dispersion Requirements
Recommended Spectral Range - Kymera Gratings

Resolution calculator
andor.com/calculators

Green
Aberration-free region
OrangePossible impact on
system resolution
Red
Likely impact on
system resolution

Czerny-Turner spectrographs are designed to provide the best optical performance for a range of grating angles asreflected on the green parts of the graph above. Outside this range, the spectral lines may exhibit a degree of opticalaberration (such as coma), which will become more prominent at the steeper angles. These configurations are reflected by
the orange to red scales on the graph. In these regions, consideration should be given to higher spectrograph focal length
models with lower groove density gratings to achieve the desired resolution.
Grating (l/mm)
150

300

600

1200

1800 (Holo)

2400 (Holo)Kymera 193i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

902

445

215

98

56

46•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

1.96

0.96

0.47

0.21

0.12

0.10•6

Kymera 328i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

542

268

131

61

41

29•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.880.62

0.440.31

0.210.15

0.100.07

0.060.04

0.050.04•6

Shamrock 500i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

357

177

86

40

26

19•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.52

0.26

0.13

0.06

0.04

0.03•6

Shamrock 750
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

242

120

59

28

18

14•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.35

0.18

0.09

0.04

0.03

0.02•6

Where aberration is a concern for a particular experimental set-up, the table above shows resolution and band-passperformance for a variety of alternative configurations. This should be used in conjunction with the graph above to assist in
selecting the most appropriate spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the riskof potential aberration.
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Step 2b - Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution and Band-pass
The Kymera 328i features an on-axis, quadruple grating turret, designed to offer flexibility and control
over your choice and interchange of gratings. The ‘Quad’ grating turret can be easily and speedily
removed, and replaced by an alternative turret with new gratings. The intelligent design of the 328i with
xPressIDTM RFID technology, means that only a simple offset adjustment is required once the new turretand gratings are added. The 328i is shipped with the grating turret already in place, ensuring your system
is ready for use straight out of the box. Additional grating turrets are available with up to four pre-installed
gratings (see below for details). If the grating you require is not on the list, please contact Andor for further
details. Additional grating turrets (part number SR-ASZ-10398) can also be supplied on request.

Lines/mm

Blaze (nm)Nominaldispersion(nm/mm)•7

Bandpass(nm)•3,•7

Resolution(nm)•4,•7,•10

Peakefficiency
(%)

Andor
part number

150

300

19.70

545

0.890.62

72

SR-GRT-0150-0300

150

500

19.60

542

0.880.62

73

SR-GRT-0150-0500

150

800

19.50

539

0.880.62

80

SR-GRT-0150-0800

150

1250

19.30

534

0.870.61

84

SR-GRT-0150-1250

150

2000

18.90

523

0.850.60

88

SR-GRT-0150-2000

300

300

9.80

271

0.440.31

88

SR-GRT-0300-0300

300

500

9.71

268

0.440.31

81

SR-GRT-0300-0500

300

1000

9.46

262

0.430.30

72

SR-GRT-0300-1000

300

1200

9.34

258

0.420.29

92

SR-GRT-0300-1200

300

1700

9.00

249

0.410.29

89

SR-GRT-0300-1700

600

300

4.83

134

0.220.15

84

SR-GRT-0600-0300

600

500

4.73

131

0.210.15

72

SR-GRT-0600-0500

600

1000

4.38

121

0.200.14

72

SR-GRT-0600-1000

600

1200

4.20

116

0.190.13

88

SR-GRT-0600-1200

1900

3.39

94

0.150.11 •988

SR-GRT-0600-1900(@1600)•8

3.78

105

0.170.12

830

820

3.08

85

0.140.10

87

SR-GRT-0830-0820

830

1200

2.68

74

0.120.08

83

SR-GRT-0830-1200

1200

300

2.33

64

0.100.07

72

SR-GRT-1200-0300

1200

500

2.19

61

0.100.07

81

SR-GRT-1200-0500

1000

1.62

45

0.070.05

69(@ 800)•8

1.89

52

0.090.06

69

1200

Holographic(500 nm peak)

2.19

61

0.100.07

81

SR-GRT-1200-EH*

1800

Holographic(250 nm peak)

1.30

36

0.060.04

70

SR-GRT-1800-DH

1800

Holographic(380 nm peak)

1.52

42

0.070.05

62

SR-GRT-1800-FH

2400

300

1.05

29

0.050.04

68

SR-GRT-2400-0300

2400

Holographic(220 nm peak)

1.12

31

0.050.04

68

SR-GRT-2400-BH

2400

Holographic(400 nm peak)

0.95

26

0.040.03

73

SR-GRT-2400-GH

MirrorUV-VIS----

SR-GRT-MR-AL+MGF2

Mirror

VIS-NIR

-

-

-

-

SR-GRT-MR-SILVER

600

•9

SR-GRT-1200-1000

1200

Maximum
recommended
wavelength [nm] •9

6820

3410

1705

1230

850

570

425

-

*Option for minimized scattered light.
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Step 2c - Selecting The Correct Grating Efficiency Option
All graphs shown below represent efficiency for 45° polarisation
150 l/mm - Ruled

100
90

300 nm2000 nm1250 nm

800 nm

90

70
60
50
40
30

200

500

800

1100

500 nm

1400

1700 nm

60
50
40
30
10

500 nm01200 nm

300 nm

70

20

20
10

300 l/mm - Ruled

80

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

100

1000 nm

0

1700

2000

200

2300

500

800

1100

600 l/mm - Ruled100

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

300 nm1900 nm

90

500 nm70

80

1200 nm60501000 nm

40
30

70

40
30
20
10
0

0
200

500

800

1100

1400

1700

2000

200

2300

400

600

1705

2070

100
90

Holographic (FH)
Optimised for 360 - 1100 nm

7080

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Holographic (DH)Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

60

1000

850

1800 l/mm - Holographic

100

800

50
40
30

1400

1600

1800

1035

2400 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

Holographic (GH)Optimised for 250 - 800 nm

7060

Holographic (BH)
Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

50
40
30

20

20

10

10

0

1200

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

2300

1000 nm

50

10

80

2000

Holographic (EH)
Optimised for 360 - 920 nm

500 nm
300 nm

60

20

90

1700

1200 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

100

Efficiency
ncy (%)

90

1400

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

300 nm

0
200

400

600

800

Wavelength (nm)

570

690

1000

1200

200

350

500

650

800

950

Wavelength (nm)

425

520

Important Consideration
System throughput is dependent on the grating’s angle of operation and may decrease with higher grating operating angles.

Need to have maximum collection efficiency in the NIR/SWIR? All gratings are also available with protected silver coating.
Please contact your local representative for further information.

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Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
Side input port (applicable to all models)

How to customize the Kymera 328i (Side Entrance Port):

Neutral Density Filters•12
Long Pass Filters•12
Short Pass Filters•12
Raman Edge Filters•12

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 xDimensions:
512 sensor
Diameter 25 mm/ 1” (25.4 mm),

Filter Wheel Assembly
max thickness 5 mm
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD(ACC-SR-ASZ-7006)

Spacer (Standard)

Fixed FC
Fibre Adapter(SR-ASM-8011)

Fixed SMA
Fibre Adapter(ACC-SR-ASM-8003)

SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

Sample Chamber(ACC-SRASZ-0056)•12

F/# Matcher for
NA = 0.22 Fibre(SR-ASM-0038)•11

SMA Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0041)

SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

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X Adjustable Fibre
Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8006)

FC Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0064)•12

Wide Aperture Slit
Motorized Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0086)(SR-ASZ-0035)
inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Manual Slit Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate for Motorized Slit
(See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)

Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)

Fixed Fibre Adapter,
X-Y Adjustable
Ferrule Input
Fibre Adapter(SR-ASM-8001)(See page 12 Section C:
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Optical Cage
System Adapter(SR-ASM-0065)

Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

Cage system microscope
flange(TR-XXXX-CAGE-ADP)•12

F-Mount
Camera Lens
Adapter(SR-ASM-0013)

1.5” Flange
Adapter for
Newport Oriel
Accessories(SR-ASM-0002)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Adapter(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

Pen-Ray Lamp
Mount
(SR-ASM-0014)

Pen-RayLamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

F-Mount
Lens•12SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXXXXX)•12

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Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
How to customize the Kymera 328i (Direct Entrance Port):
Direct input port (applicable to C & D models)

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Fixed FC
Fibre Adapter(SR-ASM-8011)

Fixed SMA
Wide Aperture Slit
Motorized Slit Assembly•13
Fibre Adapter(SR-ASZ-0095)(SR-ASZ-0032)(ACC-SR-ASM-8003)
inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

F/# Matcher for
NA = 0.22 Fibre(SR-ASM-0038)•11

SMA Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0041)

SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

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X Adjustable Fibre
Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8006)

FC Adapter
for F/#
Matcher(SRASM-0064)•12

Cover Plate for Motorized Slit
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

Fixed Fibre
Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8001)

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Manual Slit Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Adapter(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)

Optical Cage
X-Y Adjustable
System Adapter
Fibre Adapter(See page 12 Section (SR-ASM-0065)
C:
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

F-Mount
Camera Lens
Adapter(SR-ASM-0013)

Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

Cage system microscope
flange(TR-XXXX-CAGE-ADP)•12

1.5” Flange
Adapter for
Newport Oriel
Accessories(SR-ASM-0002)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

F-Mount
Lens•12

Pen-Ray Lamp
Mount
(SR-ASM-0014)

Pen-RayLamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXXXXX)•12

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Step 4 - Cameras and Output Port Flanges
How to customize the Kymera 328i:
Side Output Port (Applicable to B and D models)Spacer(Standard with B1 and D1 models)

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Direct and Side
Detector Output Port

Manual Adjustable Slit
Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate for
Manual Adjustable Slit
Assembly(See page 12 Section A:
Slit Covers)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

Output Port
Motorized Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0036)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate forMotorized Slit Assembly(See page 12 Section A:
Slit Covers)

Sample Chamber(ACC-SRASZ-0056)•12

Optical Cage
System Adapter(SR-ASM-0065)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)Multi-channel Detector
Flangeto Slit Adapter Plate•14(ACC-MEC-09741)

Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

Multi-channel
Detector Flange(MFL-SR-CCD
To be ordered separately,
one per output port as
required)
Suitable for Newton CCD& EMCCD, iDus CCD &InGaAs, iVac.
Suitable for iStar on side
output port (use MFL-SRISTAR-DIRECT for direct
output port).

Manual Adjustable
Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0030) inc 6 x 4 mm
(W x H) cover Plate

X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Adapter,(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

iKon-M Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-IKON-M)
iXon ULTRA Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-IXON)
iStar Mounting Flange (direct output
port) (MFL-SR-ISTAR-DIRECT)ZL41 Wave Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-ZYLA)
Marana Mounting Flange(MFL-KY-MARANA)(Note: Ø 32 mm aperture cover slit
recommended to avoid vignetting
for larger sensor of the Marana)

Cover Plate for
Manual Adjustable Slit Assembly(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

Note: a flange MUST be ordered separately for any configuration involving a multichannel or InGaAs detector.

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Step 4A: Slit Covers

Step 4B - X-Y Fibre Coupler (with NO slit)

Size

Motorised Slit

Manual Slit

6 x 4 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0016•14

SR-ASM-0025

6 x 6 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0017

SR-ASM-0026

6 x 8 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0010

SR-ASM-0027

6 x 14 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0011

SR-ASM-0029•14

Ø 27 mm

SR-ASM-0072•15

SR-ASM-0100•15(Ø 32 mm
aperture)

SR-ASM-0107

SR-ASM-0106

SpacerFerruleSR-ASM-8057

Spectrographinput port
Filter wheel(if applicable)

SMA SMA: SR-ASM-8054
SR-ASM-8054

SMA-Ferrule SR-OPT-80XX
Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yyDIRECT-APT
SMA-SMA fibreUpgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yyDIRECT-APT

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor

FC-FC fibre
FC LowestSR-ASM-8053
Noise Imaging EMCCD
Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yyDIRECT-APT
FC/APC

SR-ASM-8055

FC/APC-FC/APC fibreUpgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yyDIRECT-APT
Where yy = SMA, FC, FC/APC or FERRULE

Step 4C - X-Y Fibre Coupler (with slit assembly)
SpacerSpectrographinput port
Filter wheel(if applicable)Slit(manual, motorised,wide-aperture)

Slit cover SR-ASM-0072 (motorised& wide-aperture slit) SR-ASM-0100(manual slit)

SMA-Ferrule SR-OPT80XX
FerruleSR-ASM-8069

SMA

SR-ASM-8052

Upgrade to other fibreinterface:
ACC-zz-SLIT-APT
SMA-SMA fibreUpgrade to other fibreinterface:
ACC-zz-SLIT-APT

Notes:• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0100• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0072• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0106 (Marana sCMOS)• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0107 (Marana sCMOS)FC

SR-ASM-8056

FC-FC fibreUpgrade to other fibreinterface:
ACC-zz-SLIT-APT

Where zz = SMA, FC or FERRULE, option not available

andor.com

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Step 5 - Selecting A Software Option
The Kymera 328i requires at least one of the following software options:
1 - Solis Spectroscopy A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10) offering rich functionality
for data acquisition and processing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories simultaneouscontrol. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing, display and export.
2 - Standalone Solis Spectroscopy GUI for standalone spectrograph operation.
3 - Kymera and Shamrock SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of Kymera andShamrock spectrographs from your own application. Compatible as 32-bit and 64-bit libraries for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10).
Compatible with C/C++, C#, VB.NET and LabVIEW for Windows/Linux.

Solis Spectroscopy: Dedicated spectroscopy acquisition software

Wavelength selection and step-and-glue

Set the wavelength of interest by dragging slider ortyping the desired value. For step-and-glue, selectwavelength range for extended bandpass and highresolution acquisition.

Exposure time

Set the exposure time for the detector - quick accessfor easy acquisition optimization.

Real Time Control

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(a) Slit drive: Control the spectrograph slit width - dragblades on icon or type in required slit width(b) Adaptive focus: Used for automatic fine focus
optimization(c) Turning mirror: Used to select the appropriate exit port(d) Grating turret: Used for setting grating turret to a newposition and bringing desired grating in the optical path just click on the desired grating(e) Shutter: Synchronization mode selection for shutter
operation(f) Filter wheel: Used to select a particular filter on the filter
wheel - just click on the desired filter position(g) TruResTM: Used for spectral resolution enhancement- simply type in the setting that is best suited to theresolution target.

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90.0
3.543

143.9 ±3.05.665 ±0.118

232.5 ±3.09.152 ±0.118

Dimensions in mm [inches]

143.9 ±3.05.665 ±0.118

52.0
2.047

Product Dimensions

4 OFF M3 TAPPED13.5 [0.531] DEEP ATTACHMENTTO DIRECT EXIT

326.1
12.839

131.6
5.181

VIEW A
20.6°

20.0
0.787

38.2
1.503

4 OFF M4 TAPPEDATTACHMENT TO SIDE EXIT

71.6
2.820

143.9 ±3.05.665 ±0.118

NITROGEN PURGE
1/8" NPT PLUG

19.0
0.748

0

13.0
0.512

10.0
0.39
FOC 4
AL
DIS
TA

TURRET LID

326.0
12.83510.0
0.394
SLIT BLADE LOCATION

377.5
14.863

NC
E

38.2
1.503

0

10.6
0.416

17.6
0.694

143.9 ±3.05.665 ±0.118

A
202.6
7.978

106.6
4.198

308.6
12.151396.6
15.615

Shutter Specifications

Standard configuration shown withmanual slit on input, CCD flange on
straight output.

Maximum repetition rate

40 Hz - burst; 10 Hz sustained

Minimum open/close time

6 ms

Minimum lifetime

1 Million cycles

Optical Property

Weight: 18 kg [ 39.7 lbs] approx

Focal plane size (mm, W x H)

30 x 14

Optical Axis
Standard feet: Nominal optical axis height: 143.9 mm +/- 3.0 mm,
increments of 6 mm with stackable spacer kit (SR-ASM-0098).

Grating size (mm)68 x 68

Stray light •16
1 nm from laser
10 nm from laser
20 nm from laser

3.8 x 10-4
4.7 x 10-5
8.9 x 10-6

Magnification

1.1:1

Connecting to the Kymera 328i
USB Control
Connector type: USB ‘B’ typeI2C Connector
For connection to camera/detector via I2C connection(replaces USB cable connection to spectrograph).
Shutter Control
Connector type: BNC Female, 50 Ω

Wavelength Drive Performance
Wavelength accuracy center •17

0.04 nmWavelength repeatability •18
Single grating
Grating-to-grating

4 pm
10 pm

Wavelength Side Accuracy
Wavelength side accuracy •19
14

0.2 nmOur Cameras for Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy-based diagnostics in the fields of Material Science, Chemistry, Life Science or Fundamental
Physics & Optics rely on the capture and analysis of optical and chemical signatures with a high degree ofprecision.
Andor’s range of detectors offer a wide range of sensitivity, time-resolution and sensor formats to best suitspecific experimental conditions from UV to SWIR, nanosecond to hours time resolution, high photon flux tosingle photon with super dynamic range and resolution.

High Sensitivity & Dynamic Range

3
3
3
3

Long exposure
High sensitivity UV-SWIR
Large pixel well depths
High resolution matrix

ns to µs Time-Resolution

3
3
3

iStar CCD & sCMOS

iDus CCD & InGaAs | Newton CCD & EM

Extended Multi-fibre Spectroscopy

kHz Spectral Rates

3
3
3

Nanosecond gatingHigh sensitivity down to single photon
On-head DDG with ps accuracyµs to ms time-resolution
High sensitivity down to single photon
High resolution matrix

3
3
3

Newton CCD & EMCCD | iXon EMCCD |ZL41 Wave sCMOS | Marana sCMOS

iKon-M CCD | iXon EMCCD | ZL41 Wave sCMOS| Marana sCMOS | iStar CCD & sCMOS

Large area sensors
Ultrafast sCMOS and EMCCD options
High sensitivity down to single photon

Learn more about our detector range here.

15Order Today
Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding the correct solution
for you. With a dedicated team of technical advisors, we are able to offer you oneto-one guidance and technical support on all Andor products.
For a full listing of our local sales offices, please see:andor.oxinst.com/contact

Our regional headquarters are:Europe					Japan
Belfast, Northern Ireland 			Tokyo
Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
Phone +81 (0) 4510 3528
Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792			
Fax +81 (0) 4510 3518
North America				China
Concord, MA, USA 				Beijing
Phone +1 (860) 290 9211			
Phone +86 (10) 5884 7900
Fax +1 (860) 290 9566			
Fax +86 (10) 5884 7901

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice
1. In the case of a multiple grating turret order, please specify desired grating configuration for each turret.
2. Shutter operation can be achieved directly through the I2C interface between cameras and spectrograph, or
through a BNC-to-SMB cable when the spectrograph is operated through USB.
3. Typical values quoted with 27.6 mm wide CCD, e.g. Newton DU940.
4. Typical values quoted with 10 μm slit and 13.5 μm pixel CCD, e.g. Newton DU940. Illustrates resolutions
achievable with iris opening range (optional).
5. Typical values quoted at 500 nm centre wavelength.
6. Typical values quoted at 300 nm centre wavelength.
7. Typical values quoted at maximum efficiency wavelength or blaze wavelength unless otherwise stated.
8. Wavelength within the recommended operating spectral region.
9. Indicative values; the working range of these gratings is principally in the region where optical aberrations mayalter the system resolution performance quoted.
10. Useful signal is assumed to be imaged on the entire height of a 6.9 mm sensor (i.e. Newton DU940) and fully
vertically binned.
11. Please refer to F/# matcher specification sheet for magnification considerations.
12. Please refer to the local sales representative or website for further information on available options andcomplimentary accessories.
13. Slit widths range from 10 μm to 2.5 mm.
14. Provided as standard.
15. Recommended for use with fibre-optics and C-mount accessories.
16. Measured with a 633 nm laser and a 1200 l/mm grating for Full Vertical Binning (FVB) on a 6.9 mm high sensor,
and a 1 mm strip vertically centred on the optical axis.
17. Average measurements using > 30 calibration lines, covering the recommended grating angle operating range
with a 1200 l/mm grating.
18. The standard deviation of 20 measurements of a peak’s centre-of-mass position: - each measurement is taken
after switching back and forth between a given centre wavelength and a lower or higher centre wavelength(single grating) or between two gratings set at the same centre wavelength (grating-to-grating).
19. Side accuracy measured using a 27.6 mm wide sensor, reflecting the dispersion calibration and step-and-glueaccuracy.
20. Only Andor CCD platforms (e.g. Newton, iDus, iKon) can be controlled in conjunction with Kymera and Shamrock
spectrographs in EPICS software.

Operating and Storage Conditions•••

Operating Temperature: stable ambient
between 0°C to 30°C
Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C

Power Requirements••

100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz
Max. power consumption: 21 W (10 Hz
shutter and grating turret operation)

Items shipped with your spectrograph:
1x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
1x Power supply (+24V, 5A) with 3 m mains cable
1x I2C to I2C cable
1x Andor user guides in electronic format
1x Individual system performance booklet
1x Solis software or SDK in electronic format(if requested at time of order)
1x hex key set (2 mm, 3 mm and 5 mm)

Regulatory Compliance
Compliant with the requirements of the EU EMC andLVD Directives, compliant with the international EMC
and safety standards IEC 61326-1 and IEC 61010-1,
and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Minimum Computer Requirements:
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•
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3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core
processor
2 GB RAM
250 MB free hard disc to install software (atleast 1 GB recommended for data spooling)USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40 MB/s
Windows (8.1 and 10)

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
LabVIEW is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
MATLAB is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.
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