Shamrock 163
Versatile, Compact Benchtop
Spectrograph
Key Specifications

Key Applications

3163 mm focal length

3Raman3F/3.6 aperture3

Absorption/Transmission/Reflection

3

Compact form factor

33

Field adjustable gratings and light
coupling accessories

Fluorescence/Luminescence/ 		
Photoluminescence3

Non-linear spectroscopies 			(SFG, SHG)

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Introducing Shamrock 163
The Shamrock 163 is the most compact researchgrade Czerny-Turner spectograph on the market. Its 163
mm focal length, high F/3.6 aperture and wide rangeof seamlessly interchangeable gratings, slits and light
coupling accessories make it the ideal tool for
general benchtop spectroscopy measurements.

Specifications 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

Water/H2O2

Slit widths range (input/output)

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

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Slit height options

3 mm (6 mm on request)

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]

StyreneC=CStyrene
H2O2 band

TeflonRaman shift/ cm-1

Above: Biphasic reaction monitoring of oxidationof styrene with a dinuclear manganese catalyst.
Courtesy of Wesley Browne & David Angelone,
University of GroningenFeatures and Benefits
FeaturePortability & ease of integration

Compact & rugged design with horizontal and vertical mounting positions

Imaging-configurable platform for
multi-track spectroscopy

Lens-based accessories enable optimization of system performance for low cross-talk, multileg fibre signal simultaneous acquisition

Wide range of interchangeable gratings

Simple precision locking mechanism for rapid upgradability to different resolution, blaze andbandpass options		

Variety of fixed slits

2Benefit

Interchangeable laser-cut precision slits with widths ranging from 10 µm to 200 μm

Large choice of light coupling interfaces

Free space or using fibre-optic couplers

Simple & rapid wavelength adjustment

Calibrated micrometer drive for wavelength selection

Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customise the Shamrock 163:321

1

Chassis configuration

Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver-coated optics available on 		
request for NIR detection).

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

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.

3Step 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 + MgF2optics coatings reflection efficiency versus
wavelengths.

Reflectivity (%)

95

Protected silver coated optics option is
also available on request for maximum
efficiency in the NIR region and isrecommended for working with Andor iDus
InGaAs detectors.

9085
Protected Silver Optics

When choosing protected silver coatings,
it is strongly recommended to alsoorder protected silver coated gratings
for maximum efficiency throughout thesystem.

Aluminium & MgF28075200400600800100012001400160018002000

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 accessories

4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)

Shamrock 163
Bandpass (nm)•3,•51072

529

256

117

6856•6Resolution (nm)•4,•5

1.57

0.77

0.37

0.17

0.10

0.08•6

Kymera 193i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5902445215985646•6Resolution (nm)•4,•5

1.96

0.96

0.47

0.21

0.12

0.10•6

Kymera 328i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5542268

13161

4129•6Resolution (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

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 inselecting the most appropriate spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the riskof potential aberration.

5Step 2b - Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution and Band-pass
The Shamrock 163 grating mount has been designed for easy integration and interchangeability. A simple
finger-tight locking 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.

NominalPeak
Bandpass Resolution
dispersion
efficiency•3,•7•4,•7,•10(nm)(nm)(nm/mm)•7(%)

Lines/mm

Blaze (nm)

150

300

19.70

5450.890.62

72

SR1-GRT-0150-0300

150

500

19.60

5420.880.62

73

SR1-GRT-0150-0500

150

800

19.50

539

0.880.6280

SR1-GRT-0150-0800

150125019.30

5340.870.61

84

SR1-GRT-0150-1250

150

2000

18.90

5230.850.60

88

SR1-GRT-0150-2000

300

300

9.80

271

0.440.31

88

SR1-GRT-0300-0300

300

500

9.71

268

0.440.31

81

SR1-GRT-0300-0500

300

1000

9.462620.430.30

72

SR1-GRT-0300-1000

300

1200

9.342580.420.2992

SR1-GRT-0300-1200

300

1700

9.00

249

0.410.29

89

SR1-GRT-0300-1700

600

300

4.83

134

0.220.15

84

SR1-GRT-0600-0300

600

500

4.73

131

0.210.15

72

SR1-GRT-0600-0500

600

1000

4.38

121

0.200.14

72

SR1-GRT-0600-1000

600

1200

4.20

116

0.190.13

88

SR1-GRT-0600-1200

1900

3.39

94

0.150.11 •988

SR1-GRT-0600-1900(@1600)•8

3.78

105

0.170.12

830

820

3.08

85

0.140.10

87

SR1-GRT-0830-0820

830

1200

2.68740.120.08

83

SR1-GRT-0830-1200

1200

300

2.33

640.100.07

72

SR1-GRT-1200-0300

1200

500

2.19

610.100.07

81

SR1-GRT-1200-0500

1000

1.62

450.070.05 •969600

Andor
part number

Maximum
recommended
wavelength
(nm)

6820

3410

1705

1230

SR1-GRT-1200-1000

1200(@ 800)
1200

•8

Holographic(500 nm peak)

1800

Holographic(250 nm peak)

1.89

52

0.090.06

69

2.19

61

0.100.07

81

SR1-GRT-1200-EH*

1.30

360.060.04

70

SR1-GRT-1800-DH

1.52

420.070.05

62

SR1-GRT-1800-FH

1.05

290.050.04

68

SR1-GRT-2400-0300

1.12

310.050.04

68

SR1-GRT-2400-BH

0.95

260.040.03

73

SR1-GRT-2400-GH

850

570
1800
2400
2400

2400

Holographic(380 nm peak)
300
Holographic(220 nm peak)
Holographic(400 nm peak)

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

10090

300 nm

1250 nm

90605040
30200500

800

1100

1400

1700 nm

6050403010500 nm

01200 nm
500 nm70202010300 l/mm - Ruled

300 nm80

70

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

800 nm100

2000 nm1000 nm

01700

2000

2002300

500

800

1100

600 l/mm - Ruled100

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

300 nm90

500 nm70

80

1200 nm

6050

1000 nm

4030

70

300 nm4030
201000200

500

800

1100

1400

1700

2000

2002300

400

600

1715

2080

10090

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

14001600

1800

1400

2400 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

Holographic (GH)Optimised for 250 - 800 nm

7060

Holographic (BH)
Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

504030202010100

1200

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

2300

1000 nm

5010802000

Holographic (EH)
Optimised for 360 - 920 nm

500 nm60209017001200 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

100

1900 nmEfficiency
ncy (%)

90

1400

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

300 nm

0200

400

600

800

1000

Wavelength (nm)570 635

1200200

350

500

650

800

950

Wavelength (nm)

935

430

520

700

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

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Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces

Fixed Slit Dimensions
Standard Slit

Shutter Slit•8Size

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-0100-3

SR1-SLH-0100-3

100 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

SR1-SLT-0200-3
SR1-SLH-0200-3Grating & Grating Holder(SR1-GRT-XXXX)
8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor

200 µm x 3 mm (W x H)

•8Lens-corrected accessory for multi-track applications

Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD

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

Fixed Slit Holder(SR1-ASM-8038)

Adjustable Slit•10(SR1-ASM-0020)

Fixed Slit
Fixed Fibre Ferrule Adapter
Fibre Adapter(SR1-SLT-XXXX-X)(SR1-ASM-8032)(SR1-ASM-8036)

Filter Holder(SR1-ASM-7003)

C-Mount Adapter(SR1-ASM-0023)

Neutral Density
Filters•9Long Pass Filters•9Short Pass Filters•9Raman Edge Filters•9C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXXXXX)•9

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Filter Holder(SR1-ASM-7004)

Shutter Assembly, Imaging Corrected
Fixed Fibre Adapter(iDus / Newton / USB iStar = SR1-SHT-9003) (SMA option: SR1-ASM-8035)(PCI iStar = SR1-SHT-9004)(FC option: SR1-ASM-8048)•9(FC-APC option: SR1-ASM-8052)•9Fibre Adapter(SR1-ASM-8036)

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

Fixed Fibre Adapter
Imaging 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•98

Step 4 - Selecting A Software Option
The Shamrock 163 requires at least one of the following software options:
1 - Solis Spectroscopy A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (8.1 and 10) offering rich functionality fordata acquisition and processing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories simultaneous control.
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 Andor products from your own
application. Available as 32/ 64-bit libraries for Windows (8.1 and 10) and Linux. Compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi,VB.NET, LabVIEW, MATLAB and Python.
Note: Motorised accessories control panel only available for Kymera and Shamrock 500i/750 series.

Solis Spectroscopy: Dedicated spectroscopy acquisition software9Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

Screw Type Requirements
Camera attachment to CCD flange

4 off, 6/32 x 3/8 UNC

Typical Setup - Spectroscopy

Shamrock 163 spectrographiDus CCDLens

PC

Lamp

Software

Shutter Specifications
Maximum repetition rate
Minimum open/close time

1 Hz
100 ms

Optical Property
Focal plane size (mm, W x H)
Magnification @ centre ofCCD (independent of line
elongation due to spectrographastigmatism)
Vertical, multi-track configuration

1028 x 10
1.8

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

3333

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

ns to µs Time-Resolution

333iStar CCD & sCMOS

iDus CCD & InGaAs | Newton CCD & EM

Extended Multi-fibre Spectroscopy

kHz Spectral Rates

333Nanosecond 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

333

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.

Learn more about our spectrograph solutions here.

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guidance and technical support on all Andor products.
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Items shipped with your spectrographFootnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice

1x Electronic copy of 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.

1. Typical values quoted with 27.6 mm wide CCD, e.g. Newton DU940.

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.

Operating & Storage Conditions

6. Wavelength within the recommended operating spectral region.

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

7. Indicative values; the working range of these gratings is principally in the region where opticalaberrations may alter the system resolution performance quoted.
8. 6 mm high options available on request.
9. Please refer to the local sales representative or website for further information on available options andcomplimentary accessories.

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10. Slit width ranges from 10 µm to 2.5 mm.

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