Versatile InGaAs-array spectrometer for a host of applications from 900-2500 nm 
Dunedin, FL (September 23, 2009) – A high-performance optical bench, low-noise electronics and various wavelength range options make the NIRQuest Spectrometer from Ocean Optics (www.oceanoptics.com) versatile enough for NIR applications ranging from moisture detection and chemical analysis to high-resolution laser and optical fiber characterization. This robust, plug-and-play spectrometer is available in versions for 900-1700 nm, 900-2050 nm and 900-2500 nm coverage.

NIRQuest uses a high-performance Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)-array detector in a compact optical bench with thermoelectric cooler and low-noise electronics. A high gain mode option improves system sensitivity for low light-level and low-concentration measurements. In addition, integration times as rapid as 1 ms are possible.

NIRQuest’s modular design and new grating options deliver more customization for a wider variety of applications: moisture analysis in grains and cereals; chemical analysis of blood and tissue; bacterial detection in food and beverage production; nitrogen content monitoring of plants and soils; and chemical composition of pharmaceuticals. A special grating option and external triggering are useful tools for high-resolution (to 0.25 nm FWHM) laser characterization. NIRQuest Spectrometers are also available for integration into OEM devices.

The NIRQuest uses SpectraSuite Spectrometer Operating Software – a modular, Java-based spectroscopy platform that operates in Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems. Plus, NIRQuest can be bundled with the Remora Network Adapter from Ocean Optics to turn the system into a multi-user spectral data server over Ethernet or your existing Wi-Fi connection.

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Dunedin, FL (September 1, 2009) – To better serve its growing global OEM business, Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature photonics, has formed a dedicated OEM engineering group.  This group provides expert integration support to optimize and expedite the commercialization efforts of both new and established OEM customers.  These services are extended to all OEMs whether they contract directly with Ocean Optics, or purchase through local distribution channels.

The OEM team brings together expertise across disciplines, including PhD level optical and biochemistry engineering; physics; electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; and software development.  With extensive experience in optical design and applications such as blood chemistry analysis, the team is poised to address any mechanical, software, optical, or electronic integration need. 

The company’s vertically integrated product line enables the OEM team to offer complete system design capability for OEMs from supply of fiber assemblies and light sources, to coatings and sample holders.  This is especially useful for OEMs with limited resources, and has proven very time- and cost-effective for OEMs requiring a fast track solution. 

Ocean Optics provides integrated system and sub-system manufacturing, inventory control of customer owned material, lean manufacturing practices such as Kanban releases for JIT shipment, and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.  The company currently ships close to 20,000 spectrometers per year with the capacity to more than double that amount.

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