V10E Enhanced Series VNIR Spectrograph

ImSpector Enhanced VNIR Spectrograph. V10E, 30 µm (default input slit)

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Description

Middleton Spectral Vision offers the complete line of ImSpector™ Series imaging spectrographs for spectral imaging applications in both industry and scientific research. Spectrographs are complex optical components that change a camera to a hyperspectral imaging device with full contiguous spectral information and high spectral resolution. The spectrograph can be attached and integrated with a monochrome camera using a standard C- or U-mount to build a line imaging hyperspectral camera. The spectrograph may be integrated by the end-user. Alternatively, the integration along with alignment and calibration can be performed at Middleton Spectral Vision for an additional fee. Contact Middleton Spectral for more details.

The unique design of the transmission imaging technology makes the spectrograph an inexpensive, light-weight, rugged component designed to withstand industrial use and harsh environments. The ImSpector Series spectrographs combine high diffraction efficiency over a broad spectral range. The transmission grating-based optical design allows excellent image quality and a short focal length. The spectrograph designs are also independent of the polarization state of the incoming light. The spectrographs can be integrated with multi-channel fiber optic arrays, creating devices capable of simultaneous spectral measurement of up to 120 points.

Accessories

Various accessories can be combined or integrated with the spectrographs, including fore optics (special hyperspectral lenses), fiber optics, or filters to improve the quality of measured data. Hyperspectral fore optics are available for wavelength regions between 400 nm and 12,000 nm. Multiple point fiber optics are offered for wavelength regions between 200 nm and 2,500 nm. Find more details and options in the Accessories chapter.

 

Slits

Each ImSpector model has a standard input slit with a fixed length. The length of the slit defines the length of the usable spatial axis (i.e. sensor width) and thus also defines the spatial resolution. Together with the chosen lens, the length of the slit also determines the field-of-view.

The slit length is fixed in a spectrograph, however a range of standard slit widths are available for each ImSpector and must be defined at the time the spectrograph is ordered so that the installation and calibration can be performed at the factory. All default and standard slit widths are listed in the specifications tables for each ImSpector. Different slit widths can be manufactured, so a non-standard slit width may be chosen for an additional fee.

The slit width affects three parameters: spectral resolution, throughput, and the width of the imaged line. The spectral resolution can be improved by choosing a narrower slit width. However, please note that the pixel size of the focal plane detector and other optical design factors also affect the spectral resolution. The optical throughput of the spectrograph is also affected by the width of the slit. Decreasing the slit width will cause reduced throughput, which can be offset by an increase in the integration time or a brighter illumination source. The width of the slit (together with the lens) determines the width of the imaged line.

VIS-VNIR-Spectrograph data sheet

 

VNIR Spectrograph Specifications

 

Optical Characteristics V10H V10 V10E
Spectral Range 400 – 1000 nm 400 – 1000 nm 400 – 1000 nm
Spectral Dispersion 139 nm/mm 93.9 nm/mm 97.5 nm/mm
Spectral Resolution 11.2 nm (w/ 80 µm slit) 9 nm (w/ 80 µm slit) 2.8 nm (w/ 80 µm slit)
Spatial Resolution RMS spot radius < 40 µm RMS spot radius < 40 µm RMS spot radius < 9 µm
Image Size (Spectral x Spatial) 4.8 x 6.6 mm 6.6 x 8.8 mm max 6.15 x 14.2 mm
Numerical Aperture F/2.8 F/2.8 F/2.4
Optical Input Standard Standard Telecentric
Average Diffraction Efficiency  > 50%, independent of polarization        > 50%, independent of polarization       > 50%, independent of polarization
Stray Light < 0.5% (halogen lamp, 633 nm notch filter) < 0.5% (halogen lamp, 633 nm notch filter) < 0.5% (halogen lamp, 633 nm notch filter)
Slit Width, default 50 µm (25, 80, and 150 µm available on request) 50 µm (25, 80, and 150 µm available on request) 30 µm (13, 18, 50, 80, and 150 µm

available on request)
Slit Length 9.8 mm 9.8 mm 14.3 mm
Magnification 1:1 1:1 1:1
 

Aberrations
Bending of Spectral Smile < 30 µm (0.698%) Smile < 45 µm (0.68%) Smile < 1.5 µm (0.024%)

Lines Across Spatial Axis                                                                                                                                                                 Bending of Spatial                Keystone < 20 µm (0.303%)                  Keystone < 40 µm (0.45%)                   Keystone < 1 µm (0.007%) Lines Across Spectral Axis                                                                                                                                                              

Astigmatism                           Insignificant                                     Insignificant                                    None

 

Mechanical Characteristics

Body Anodized Aluminum Tube Anodized Aluminum Tube Anodized Aluminum Tube
Size (W x H x L) 35 x 35 x 139 mm 35 x 35 x 139 mm 60 x 60 x 175 mm
Weight 300 g 300 g 1100 g
Lens Mount Standard C-mount adapter Standard C-mount adapter Standard C-mount adapter
Camera Mount Standard C-mount adapter Standard C-mount adapter Standard C-mount adapter

User Adjustments                    Image axis rotation relative to detector rows, back focal length adjustable ± 1 mm (for all)

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