The NIRQuest512-XR covers shorter NIR wavelengths (<900 nm) – a plus for certain laser applications – and NIRQuest512-1.9 is responsive from ~1100-1900 nm while maintaining optical resolution of ~3.1 nm (FWHM).

Main features are:
• Multiple detector options covering various ranges from ~800-2500 nm
• Wide range of grating and optical bench options to optimize your setup
• External hardware triggering function for capturing data when an external event occurs; or to trigger an event after data acquisition

We also provide optical fibre, light sources and accessories that help you make the most of your NIRQuest.

The Maya2000 Pro-VIS-NIR is a back-thinned 2D FFT-CCD spectrometer with high sensitivity, 80% peak quantum efficiency and excellent VIS-NIR response.
It is ideal for low light-level applications such as Raman, as well as for analysis of gases used in semiconductor processing and measurement of biological samples in the life sciences.

The Maya2000 Pro-VIS-NIR has a low-etalon, scientific-grade detector that provides high quantum efficiency from ~400-1100 nm. Other features include triggering functions for providing accurate timing and synchronization between the spectrometer and other devices.

Three low-jitter trigger modes and normal (free-running spectral acquisition) operating modes are possible. Applications include pulsing a light source when acquiring a spectra and synchronizing spectral acquisition to coordinate with samples moving through a process stream or sensors reaching a certain temperature level.
In addition, Maya2000 Pro-VIS-NIR supports RS-232 communications and has a 30-pin connector and 10 user-programmable digital I/Os. Its enhanced onboard programmable high-speed FPGA controller enables triggering and provides other performance advantages.

Ocean Optics, is proud to announce that, expanding the potential applications for its oxygen and pH sensing patches, Ocean Optics has obtained United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI certification for these products. The company’s HIOXY coating for RedEye Oxygen patches and Sol-gel coating for pH applications have successfully met the stringent testing criteria required for this certification. Ocean Optics’ optical O2 and pH sensors are designed for accurate, real-time, in situ measurements in packaging and other enclosed containers. The proprietary sensor coating materials do not consume the sample and can be applied to substrates such as probes, self-adhesive acrylic patches (the format tested for USP Class VI) and microtiter wells. Coating options are available for general lab use, high-sensitivity applications and hydrocarbon-rich environments. Depending on the application, oxygen presence or pH can be visually determined by colour change with a handheld LED, or a fluorometer can be used to make exact measurements. The USP is a non-governmental standards setting organisation. Class VI is its most stringent testing protocol for classification of plastics used in medicines and other health care technologies. With USP Class VI certification, the biocompatibility, toxicity and extractable of sensor coatings are assured to be compatible with biological and pharmaceutical processes and implantable devices. Testing and certification were provided by NAMSA (Northwood, Ohio).

BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner of Ocean Optics, is proud to announce the new STS ultra-compact spectrometer for high volume OEM applications. It is a very small CMOS-based unit that is 40 x 42 x 24 mm!! STS boasts optical resolution of ~1.5 nm (FWHM) and is particularly suited for high-intensity applications such as LED characterization and absorbance/transmission measurements. STS meets or exceeds optical resolution, stability, sensitivity and other performance criteria associated with larger, more expensive spectrometers. Plus, its built-in shutter makes taking dark measurements more convenient.

BFi OPTiLAS, the leading pan-European distributor in the Photonic industry, is very proud to announce the extension of its collaboration with Ekspla to cover UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden).

After a successful collaboration in France and Italy, this will further strengthen the relationship between the 2 companies. Ekspla is a worldwide leader in design and manufacturing of advanced solid state lasers and systems.
Products employ diode or flashlamp pump technology and include a full range of nanosecond and picosecond solutions for basic research and industrial applications. Laser output wavelengths covers the standard 1064 / 532 / 355 /266 / 213 nm range.

Full range of tunable lasers and systems based on OPO technologies and Frequency Mixing is available, allowing to reach any wavelength from UV to Mid Infrared (210 nm to 16 microns).
A number of spectroscopy systems have also been developed, and are available for Surface Spectroscopy (by SFG and SHG), and Time Resolved picosecond pump/probe experiments.

Complete ready to use systems as well as Emitters and Detectors for TeraHertz market have also been recently added to the product line, further extending the capabilities to support the scientific and industrial markets.

NIRQuest spectrometers are ideal for applications ranging from analyzing moisture content in food and beverage products to analyzing trace metals in wastewater.

BFi OPTiLAS' team, thanks to its pan-European collaboration with Ocean Optics, is very proud to announce the latest improvements to its range of NIRQuest miniature NIR Spectrometers.

The new generation of NIRQuest delivers 20% higher throughput, improved sensitivity and up to 3x better noise performance over previous NIR spectrometers. Plus, with more options, external triggering and excellent signal-to-noise performance, NIRQuest is the smart, flexible solution to your NIR analysis needs. With higher throughput, the system is more sensitive.

For some applications, that means shorter integration times are needed to collect signal. NIRQuest provides greater sensitivity in both its 512- and 256-element versions. Higher sensitivity allows you to integrate for longer periods with less noise interference and provides better signal-to-noise performance. For the NIRQuest512, we measured Noise Equivalent Power (NEP) of <0.5 picoWatts at 1550 nm with 100 ms integration time. For the NIRQuest256-2.5, we measured NEP of ~25 picowatts at 2050 nm with 30 ms integration time.

BFi OPTiLAS, thanks to its collaboration with Ocean Optics, announce a new range of low cost spectrometers, with extended spectral range allowing covering the full UV-NIR range from 200 nm to 1050 nm, with a resolution of 2 nm.

This is available with the either of the well known USB and JAZ optical benches. A special grating has been developed to cover the full spectral range with very good efficiency.

The unique JAZ concept allows measurement in the field with a stand-alone ultra-compact unit.