NEW Kymera 328i

Imaging spectrographIntelligent and multi-modal spectroscopy
platform for Physical and Life science
Key Features

P
P
P
P

Adaptive Focus (patented)

P

μ-Manager software forQuad grating turret & eXpressIDTM
Dual input and dual outputs
TruResTM spectral resolution
enhancement
microspectroscopy

Key Applications

P RamanP Luminescence
P LIBSP Absorption
P SHG and SFG
P Transient spectroscopy
P Microspectroscopy
P Material Science
P Chemistry
P Biomedical
P Plasma Studies

Kymera 328i

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328 mm focal length, motorized
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Adaptive Focus: Automatedscan provides optimum focus

Adaptive 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

Out of
focus
Best
focus
Focusing
MirrorPosition

Out offocus*Adaptive Focus Technology, patent WO2016012794 A3

Wavelength (nm)2 TruRes

3 Quad Turret with RFID

True spectral resolution enhancement option

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.

TM

•
•
•
•

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

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)755

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
NIRExit slits for monochromator tunable light source
Fibre coupling at exit port to deliver output light/signal toanother part of experiment

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Kymera 328i

328 mm focal length, motorized
Czerny-Turner SpectrographFeatures and Benefits
FeatureBenefit

328 mm focal length, F/4.1 aperture
Adaptive Focus (patented)

TruResTM

Ideal combination for a wide range of applications ranging from luminescence/
photoluminescence spectroscopy to more demanding, higher resolution Raman spectroscopy orplasma studies.
Intelligent and user-friendly interface for uncompromised spectral resolution performance.
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 throughthe 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

Individually characterized spectrograph-detector systems for out-of-the box operation.

High repetition rate shutter

10 Hz continuous operation and 40 Hz burst mode for ultrafast acquisition.

µ-Manager software integration

Simultaneous control of Andor cameras, spectrographs and a wide range of microscopes andaccessories through 1 single software platform. Dedicated, user-friendly spectrum handlinginterface.

Monochromator capabilities

Extract best optical resolution while allowing use of single point detectors with sensitivity up to
12 μm (Labview SDK-based solution only).

Integrated in EPICS •20

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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Kymera 328i

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

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Resolution& band-pass

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1

Chassisconfiguration

3

1

2nd output port
configuration

Input light
coupling interfaces

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 andprotection of 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 theappropriate section for further information.

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Kymera 328i

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√

KYMERA-328i-B2

Manual slit-

CameraCamera√KYMERA-328i-C

Manual slit

Manual slit

Camera-√KYMERA-328i-D1

Manual slit

Manual slit

CameraManual slit√

KYMERA-328i-D2

Manual slit

Manual slit

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

KYMERA-328i-xx-SIL

Optical Coatings Reflectivity Graph
100

Standard systems use Al + MgF2 coated optics.
Protected silver optics are also available on
request for maximum efficiency in the NIR region -95

recommended for working with Andor iDus InGaAs
Reflectivity (%)

detectors or IR single-point detectors, such as
90

MCT, PbS and InSb.
When choosing protected silver coatings, it is85

strongly recommended to also order protected

Protected Silver Optics

silver-coated gratings for maximum efficiency

Aluminium & MgF2

throughout the system.

80

75

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Wavelength (nm)

Chassis Accessories
USB Cable(Standard)

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

Purge Connector(SR-ASM-8040)

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

TruResTM option*
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)

Direct input: SR-IRIS-DIR
Side input: SR-IRIS-SIDE* Not field upgradeable - please contact yourlocal Andor representative for information

Nominal optical height

Optical 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 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 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)

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

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

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

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

Kymera 193i

NEW Kymera 328i

Shamrock 500i

Shamrock 750

Where aberration is a concern for a particular experimental set-up, the table above shows resolution and band-pass performancefor a variety of alternative configurations. This should be used in conjunction with the graph above to assist in selecting the mostappropriate spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the risk of 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 turret and 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 preinstalled 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

3.39

94

0.150.11 •9(@1600)3.78

105

0.170.12

88

SR-GRT-0600-1900

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

69

600

1900
•8

1000

1.62

45

0.070.05(@ 800)•8

1.89

52

0.090.06

69

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

1200
1200

•9

SR-GRT-1200-1000

Maximum
recommended
wavelength (nm)

6820

3410

1705

1230

850

570

425

*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.
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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 nm

90

60
50
40
30

200

500

800

1100

1400

1700 nm

60
50
40
30
10

500 nm01200 nm
500 nm

70

20

20
10

300 l/mm - Ruled

300 nm80

70

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

801250 nm

800 nm100

2000 nm1000 nm

0

1700

2000

200

2300

500

800

1100

600 l/mm - Ruled100

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

300 nm90

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

1900 nmEfficiency
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.

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328 mm focal length, motorized
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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):

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-SR-ASZ-0056)•12

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

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

andor.com

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

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

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

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

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Neutral Density Filters•12
Long Pass Filters•12
Short Pass Filters•12
Raman Edge Filters•12Filter Wheel Assembly (ACC-SR-ASZ-7006)

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

X-Y Adjustable
Fibre Adapter(See page 12 Section C:
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

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)

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

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

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

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

Pen-Ray Lamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

F-Mount Lens•12

SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXX-XXX)•12

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

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)

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)

andor.com

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

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

Motorized Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0032)
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

Wide Aperture Slit
(SR-ASZ-0095)
inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate

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

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)

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)

Optical Cage
System Adapter(SR-ASM-0065)

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

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

F-Mount Lens•12

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)

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

Pen-Ray Lamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXX-XXX)•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)

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)

andor.com

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-SR-ASZ-0056)•12

Optical Cage
System Adapter(SR-ASM-0065)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

iKon-M Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-IKON-M)
iXon ULTRA Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-IXON)
iStar Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-ISTAR-DIRECT)
Zyla Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-ZYLA)

Scanning Monochromator
Accessories
Please refer to the dedicated“Scanning Monochromator
Accessories”
Specifications Sheet

Multi-channel
Detector Flange(MFL-SR-CCD)(To be ordered separately)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter,(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)
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A: Slit Covers
Cover Plate Apertures for Motorized Slit

Cover Plate Apertures for Manual Slit

Part No.

Size

Part No.

Size

SR-ASM-0016•14

6 x 4 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0025

6 x 4 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0017

6 x 6 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0026

6 x 6 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0010

6 x 8 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0027

6 x 8 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0011

6 x 14 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0028

6 x 10 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0072•15

Ø 27 mm

SR-ASM-0029•14

6 x 14 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0100

Ø 27 mm•15

B: Direct X-Y Fibre Couplers
FC: SR-ASM-8053•12
FC-APC: SR-ASM-8055•12
SMA: SR-ASM-8054

FC upgrade: ACC-FC-DIRECT-APT
FC/APC upgrade: ACC-FCAPC-DIR ECT-APT
SMA upgrade: ACC-SMA-DIRECT-APT
SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

Ferrule: SR-ASM-8057

Fibre Ferrule (SR-OPT-80XX)•12

C: X-Y Fibre Couplers (with Slit Assembly)
FC: SR-ASM-8056•12
SMA: SR-ASM-8052
Ferrule SR-ASM-8069

FC upgrade: ACC-FC-SLIT-APT
SMA upgrade: ACC-SMA-SLIT-APT
Ferrule upgrade: ACC-FERRULE-SLIT-APT

Fibre Ferrule (SR-OPT-80XX)•12

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

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

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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 (7, 8, 8.1 and 10) offering rich functionality for data acquisition andprocessing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories simultaneous control. AndorBasic provides macro language control ofdata 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 and Shamrock spectrographs fromyour own application. Compatible as 32-bit and 64-bit libraries for Windows (7, 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 or typing thedesired value. For step-and-glue, select wavelength range forextended bandpass and high resolution acquisition.

Exposure time

Set the exposure time for the detector - quick access for easyacquisition optimization.

Real Time Control

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(a) Slit drive: Control the spectrograph slit width - drag blades on icon or typein 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 new position andbringing 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 clickon the desired filter position(g) TruResTM: Used for spectral resolution enhancement - simply type in thesetting that is best suited to the resolution target.

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Product Dimensions
Dimensions in mm [inches]

Shutter Specifications
Standard configuration shown with manual slit
on input, CCD flange on straight output.
Weight: 18 kg [ 39.7 lbs] approx

Maximum repetition rate

40 Hz - burst; 10 Hz - sustained

Minimum open/close time

6 ms

Minimum lifetime

1 Million cycles

Optical Axis

Optical Property

Standard feet: Nominal optical axis height: 142.6 - 148.6 mm,

Focal plane size (mm, W x H)

30 x 14

Grating size (mm)68 x 68

increments of 6 mm with stackable spacer kit (SR-ASM-0098).

Stray light •16

Connecting to the Kymera 328i
USB Control
Connector type: USB ‘B’ type
Shutter Control
Connector type: BNC Female, 50 Ω

1 nm from laser
10 nm from laser
20 nm from laser
Magnification

3.8 x 10-4
4.7 x 10-5
8.9 x 10-6
1.1:1

Wavelength Drive Performance
Wavelength accuracy center •17

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

4 pm
10 pm

Wavelength Side Accuracy
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Order Today
Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding
the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technicaladvisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance andtechnical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of ourandor.com/contact
local sales offices, please see:
Our regional headquarters are:Europe 				Japan
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Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968
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Phone +1 (860) 290 9211			
Phone +86 (10) 8271 9066
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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 CD containing Andor user guides
1x Individual system performance booklet
1x CD containing either Solis software or SDK(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 and LVD Directives, compliant with theinternational EMC and safety standards IEC
61326-1 and IEC 61010-1, and Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC.

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.
2.

In the case of a multiple grating turret order, please specify desired grating configuration for each turret.
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 may alter
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 highsensor, 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-andglue accuracy.
20. Only Andor CCD platforms (e.g. Newton, iDus, iKon) can be controlled in conjunction with Kymera and		 Shamrock spectrographs in EPICS software.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating and Storage Conditions• 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core processor• Operating Temperature: stable ambient  

• 2 GB RAM• 250 MB free hard disc to install software (at least
1 GB recommended for data spooling)     

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

• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40 MB/s
• Windows (7, 8, 8.1 and 10)

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

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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