mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Spectroscopy

Styrene
C=CStyrene
H2O2 bandWater/H2O2
Air bubble

TeflonRaman shift/cm-1

Above: Biphasic reaction monitoring of oxidation of styrene with a dinuclear
manganese catalyst. Courtesy of Wesley Browne & David Angelone,
University of Groningen

Features and Benefits

Versatile compact benchtop spectrograph• Compact & rugged design with horizontal 				 and vertical mounting positions
Portability & ease of integration

The Shamrock 163 is the most compact research-grade Czerny-Turner spectograph on• Imaging-configurable platform for		 multi-track spectroscopy
Lens-based accessories enable optimization 				 of system performance for low cross-talk,		 multi-leg fibre signal simultaneous acquisition

general benchtop spectroscopy measurements.

• Wide range of interchangeable gratings
With simple precision locking mechanism for 				 seamless upgradability• Variety of fixed slits
Interchangeable laser-cut precision slits with 				 widths ranging from 10 µm to 200 μm• Large choice of light coupling interfaces
Includes fibre-optics and C-mount microscope		 couplers• Calibrated micrometer drive for wavelength		 selection
Simple & rapid wavelength adjustment•Integrated in EPICS •11
Supported by EPICS control software

the market. Its 163 mm focal length, high F/3.6 aperture and wide range of seamlesslyinterchangeable gratings, slits and light coupling accessories make it the ideal tool forSpecifications Summary
Resolution with Newton DU940 CCD
1200 l/mm @ 500 nm
2400 l/mm @ 300 nm

0.25 nm0.12 nm

Aperture

F/3.6

Focal length

163 mmGrating

Single, interchangeable

Slit width size options

Fixed: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200 μm
Adjustable (manual): 10 μm to 3 mm

Slit height options

3 or 6 mm

Size (L x W x H)

198 x 216 x 96 mm
7.8 x 8.5 x 3.8 in

Weight3.5 kg [7.71 lb]

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mm focal length,Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customize the Shamrock 163:

Step 2.
Resolution&band-pass

Step 3.
Input light
coupling interface

Step 1.
Chassisconfiguration

Step 1. - Chassis configuration
Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver coated optics available on request
for NIR detection)
Step 2. - Resolution & band-passa) Select the appropriate Shamrock spectrograph platform, giving due consideration to bandpass and spectral range
requirement.
b) Select gratings and detector to fulfill resolution requirements.
c) Select gratings for suitable wavelength coverage.
Step 3. - Input light coupling interface
Refer to accessory tree for available configurations (direct coupling, fibre coupling or 3rd party hardware connectivity).
Step 4. - Software interface
When used in conjunction with Andor detectors, select either state-of-the-art Solis software or Software Development
Kit (SDK) option – please refer to appropriate section for further information.

2mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

1 Chassis Configuration
Ordering Information
Description

Model

Base unit for spectrally optimized configuration

SR-163

Base unit for spectrally optimized configuration, protected silver coated optics

SR-163-SIL

Optics Coatings Reflectivity Graph100

The graph shows the standard Al + MgF2
optics coatings reflection efficiency versus

Reflectivity (%)

95

wavelengths.
Protected silver coated optics option is also90

available on request for maximum efficiency
in the NIR region and is recommended forworking with Andor iDus InGaAs detectors.

85
Protected Silver Optics

When choosing protected silver coatings,

Aluminium & MgF2

it is strongly recommended to also order80

protected silver coated gratings formaximum efficiency throughout the system.

75
200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Wavelength (nm)

Chassis Accessories

Flange(Standard)

InGaAs Flange(SR1-ASZ-8044)
NOTE: Not to be used in conjunction with imaging corrected (multi-track enabling) input accessories3

mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

2a Choosing The Right Platform vs Dispersion Requirements
Resolution calculator
andor.com/calculators

GreenAberration-free region
OrangePossible impact on
system resolution
Red
Likely impact on systemresolution

Czerny-Turner spectrographs are designed to provide the best optical performance for a range of grating angles as reflected on the green parts of thegraph above. Outside this range, the spectral lines may exhibit a degree of optical aberration (such as coma), which will become more prominent at thesteeper angles. These configurations are reflected by the orange to red scales on the graph. In these regions, consideration should be given to higherspectrograph focal length models with lower groove density gratings to achieve the desired resolution.
Grating (l/mm)
Shamrock 163

150300600

12001800 (Holo)

2400 (Holo)

Bandpass (nm)•1,•31072

529

2561176856•4Resolution (nm)•2,•3

1.57

0.77

0.37

0.17

0.100.08•4

Bandpass (nm)•1,•3902

445

215

985646•4

Resolution (nm)•2,•3

1.96

0.96

0.47

0.21

0.120.1•4

Bandpass (nm)•1,•3600

297

144673932•4

Resolution (nm)•2,•30.88

0.43

0.21

0.10

0.06

0.05•4

Shamrock 193i

Shamrock 303i

Where aberration is a concern for a particular experimental set-up, the table above shows resolution and band-pass performance for a varietyof alternative configurations. This should be used in conjunction with the graph above to assist in selecting the most appropriate Shamrock
spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the risk of potential aberration.

4mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

2b Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution & Band-pass
The Shamrock 163 grating mount has been designed for easy integration and interchangeability. A simple finger-tightlocking mechanism combined with a precision locating fixture ensure accurate and rapid system upgradability. Please
select the grating or gratings you require from the selection in the table below.

NominalLines/mm

Blaze (nm)dispersion(nm/mm)•5

Bandpass

Resolution(nm)•1,•5(nm)•2,•5

Peak

Andor

efficiency

part number(%)

150

300

38.95

1077

2.34

72

SR1-GRT-0150-0300

150

500

38.77

1072

2.33

73

SR1-GRT-0150-0500

150

800

38.45

1063

2.31

80

SR1-GRT-0150-0800

1501250

37.94

1049

2.28

84

SR1-GRT-0150-1250

150

2000

37.00

1023

2.22

88

SR1-GRT-0150-2000

300

300

19.33

534

1.16

88

SR1-GRT-0300-0300

300

500

19.12529

1.15

81SR1-GRT-0300-0500

300

1000

18.50

511

1.1172

SR1-GRT-0300-1000

300

1200

18.21503

1.0992

SR1-GRT-0300-1200

300

1700

17.42482

1.05

89SR1-GRT-0300-1700

600

300

9.50

263

0.57

84

SR1-GRT-0600-0300

600

500

9.25

256

0.55

72

SR1-GRT-0600-0500

600

1000

8.44

233

0.51

72

SR1-GRT-0600-1000

600

1200

8.04

222

0.48

88

SR1-GRT-0600-1200

1900

6.25

173

0.38•7(@1600)•67.11

196

0.43

88

SR1-GRT-0600-1900

300

4.55

126

0.2772

SR1-GRT-1200-0300
SR1-GRT-1200-0500

600
1200
1200

500

4.22

117

0.2581

1000

2.97

82

0.18•769(@ 800)•63.55

98

0.2169

Holographic(500 nm peak)

4.22

117

0.25

81

SR1-GRT-1200-EH*

1800

Holographic(250 nm peak)

2.96

82

0.1262

SR1-GRT-1800-DH

1800

Holographic(380 nm peak)

2.72

75

0.1070SR1-GRT-1800-FH

2400

300

2.01

56

0.1268

SR1-GRT-2400-0300

2400

Holographic(220 nm peak)

2.17

60

0.13

68

SR1-GRT-2400-BH

2400

Holographic(400 nm peak)

1.78

49

0.1173

SR1-GRT-2400-GH1200
1200

SR1-GRT-1200-1000

Maximum

Maximumrecommended

attainablewavelength (nm)wavelength (nm)

6850

11205

3425

5600

1715

2800

860

1400

570

935

430

700

*Option for minimized scattered light.

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.

5mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph2c Selecting The Correct Grating Efficiency Option
All graphs shown below represent efficiency for 45° polarisation
150 l/mm - Ruled

10090300 nm

90605040300200500800

1100

1400

1700 nm

6050403010500 nm

1200 nm
500 nm70202010300 l/mm - Ruled

300 nm8070

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

801250 nm

800 nm1002000 nm

1000 nm

01700

2000

2002300

500

800

600 l/mm - Ruled100

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

300 nm1900 nm

90

500 nm70

1200 nm601000 nm

4030

300 nm70
60

30
201000200

500

800

1100

1400

1700

2000

200

2300

400

600

1715

2080

100
90

Holographic (FH)
Optimised for 360 - 1100 nm

7080

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Holographic (DH)Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

60

1000

860

1800 l/mm - Holographic

100

800

5040301040

1400

1600

1800

1400

2400 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

Holographic (GH)Optimised for 250 - 800 nm

7060

Holographic (BH)
Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

5040
30

202010100

1200

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

2300

4010802000

1000 nm

5020901700

Holographic (EH)
Optimised for 360 - 920 nm

500 nm

80

50

1400

1200 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

100

Efficiency
ncy (%)

90

1100

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

300 nm

0200

400

600

800

1000

Wavelength (nm)570 635

1200

200

350

500

650

800

950

Wavelength (nm)935430

520

700

Important Consideration
System throughput is dependent on the grating’s angle of operation and may decrease with higher grating operatingangles.
6mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

3 Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces

Fixed Slit Dimensions

Lens-corrected accessory for multi-track applications

Grating & Grating Holder(SR1-GRT-XXXX)Fixed Slit Holder(SR1-ASM-8038)

Fixed Slit Holder,
Imaging Corrected(SR1-ASZ-8034)

Fixed Slit
(SR1-SLT-XXXX-X)

Fixed Fibre Ferrule Adapter(SR1-ASM-8032)

Filter Holder(SR1-ASM-7003)

C-Mount Adapter(SR1-ASM-0023)

Neutral Density Filters•9Long Pass Filters•9
Short Pass Filters•9
Raman Edge Filters•9

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXX-XXX)•9

Adjustable Slit•10(SR1-ASM-0020)

Fibre Adapter(SR1-ASM-8036)

Filter Holder(SR1-ASM-7004)

Shutter Assembly, Imaging Corrected(iDus / Newton / USB iStar = SR1-SHT-9003)(PCI iStar = SR1-SHT-9004)

Fibre Adapter(SR1-ASM-8036)

Standard Slit•8

Shutter Slit •8

Size

SR1-SLT-0010-3

SR1-SLH-0010-3

10 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0025-3

SR1-SLH-0025-3

25 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0050-3

SR1-SLH-0050-3

50 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0075-3

SR1-SLH-0075-3

75 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0100-3

SR1-SLH-0100-3

100 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0200-3

SR1-SLH-0200-3

200 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

Fixed Fibre Adapter(SMA option: SR1-ASM-8035)(FC option: SR1-ASM-8048)•9(FC-APC option: SR1-ASM-8052) •9

Fixed Slit for Shutter(SR1-SLH-XXXX-X)

Fixed Fibre AdapterImaging Corrected(SMA option: SR1-ASZ-8033)

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

Filter Holder(SR1-ASM-7004)

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•9

Neutral Density Filters•9Long Pass Filters•9
Short Pass Filters•9
Raman Edge Filters•97
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mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

4 Selecting A Software Option
The Shamrock 163, used in conjunction with Andor detectors, requires at least one of the following software options:
1 - Solis Spectroscopy A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) offering rich functionality for data acquisition andprocessing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing, display and export.
2 - Andor SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of cameras from your own application. Compatible with 32 and64-bit libraries for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8). Compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi, VB6, VB.NET, LabVIEW and Matlab.

Solis Spectroscopy: Dedicated spectroscopy acquisition software

Above: multi-window interface of Solis Spectroscopy

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mm focal length,Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

10.0
Foc [0.39]
al plane

179.0 [7.05]
105.9 [4.17]

95.9 [3.77]
55.9 [2.2]

Screw Type Requirements

Camera attachment to CCD flange

96.5 [3.8]

4 off, 6/32 x 3/8 UNC

218.1 [8.59]

Typical Setup - Spectroscopy

Applications Guide Absorption-Transmission-Reflection
 Raman (Stimulated, Resonance, CARS, SERS, SORS) Fluorescence-Luminescence Micro-Fluorescence Photon Counting Single Molecule Spectroscopy Plasma Studies & LIBS

Shamrock 163 spectrographiDus CCD

Lens

Shutter Specifications
PC

Lamp

Maximum repetition rate

1 Hz

Minimum open/close time

100 ms

Optical Property
Software CD

Focal plane size (mm, W x H)

28 x 10Magnification @ centre of CCD(independent of line elongation due tospectrograph astigmatism)
Vertical, multi-track configuration

1.89mm focal length,
Shamrock 163 163
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

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Items shipped with your spectrographFootnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.		 Typical values quoted with 27.6 mm wide CCD, e.g. Newton DU940.

1x CD containing Andor user guides
1x Individual system performance booklet
1x Set of Allen keys (1.5 mm, 2 mm & 2.5 mm)

2.		 Typical values quoted with 10 μm slit and 13.5 μm pixel CCD, e.g. Newton DU940. Useful signal is			 assumed to be imaged on the entire height of the 6.9 mm sensor and fully vertically binned.
3.		 Typical values quoted @ 500 nm centre wavelength.
4.		 Typical values quoted @ 300 nm centre wavelength.
5.		 Typical values quoted at maximum efficiency wavelength or blaze wavelength unless otherwise stated.
6.		 Wavelength within the recommended operating spectral region.
7.

Indicative values; the working range of these gratings is principally in the region where optical aberrations may			 alter the system resolution performance quoted.
8. 		 6 mm high options available on request.
Front page image: Biphasic reaction monitoring ofoxidation of styrene with a dinuclear manganese catalyst.
Setup: iDus 416 CCD Low Dark Current Deep-Depletion(LDC-DD) detector and Shamrock 163 spectrograph, a 532
nm fibre coupled laser (200 mW at sample, Cobolt lasers)
and Raman probe (Avantes). 1,000 Raman spectra wereacquired in 60 s using 30 ms exposure time per acquisition.
Courtesy of Wesley Browne & David Angelone, Universityof Groningen9. 		 Please refer to the local sales representative or website for further information on available options and			complimentary accessories.
10.

Slit width ranges from 10 µm to 2.5 mm.

11.

Only Andor CCD platforms (Newton, iDus, iKon) can be controlled in conjunction with Shamrock			 spectrographs in EPICS software

Operating & Storage Conditions• Operating Temperature 0°C to 30°C ambient• Relative Humidity < 70% (non-condensing)• Storage Temperature -25°C to 50°C

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