Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC C9914GB For near IR, integrating optical system, image sensor and circuit Hamamatsu TG series mini-spectrometers C9913GC, C9914GB are polychromators integrated with optical elements and an image sensor. Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of TG series through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in image sensor is output from the USB port to a PC for data acquisition. The C9913GC and C9914GB allow accurate measurement with low noise by cooling the image sensor. The C9913GC and C9914GB come supplied with evaluation software that allows setting measurement conditions, acquiring and saving data, and displaying graphs. Original measurement software can be designed on an end-user’s side as DLL’s function specification is disclosed. Features Applications High throughput due to transmission grating made of quartz Water content measurement Highly accurate optical characteristics Component analysis in food, agriculture fields, etc. Low noise Process control for chemical products Compact design for easy assembly Wavelength conversion factor*1 is recorded in internal memory *1: A conversion factor for converting the image sensor pixel number into a wavelength is recorded in the module. A calculation factor for converting the A/D converted count into the input light level is not provided. Optical characteristics Parameter Spectral response range Spectral resolution (FWHM)*2 Wavelength reproducibility*3 Wavelength temperature dependence Spectral stray light*2 *4 TG-cooled NIR-I C9913GC 900 to 1700 7 max. -0.2 to +0.2 -0.02 to +0.02 TG-cooled NIR-II C9914GB 1100 to 2200 8 max. -0.4 to +0.4 -0.04 to +0.04 -35 max. Unit nm nm nm nm/°C dB *2: Depends on the slit opening. Values were measured with the slit listed in the table “ Structure”. *3: Measured under constant light input conditions *4: When monochromatic light of the following wavelengths is input, spectral stray light is defined as the ratio of the count measured at the input wavelength, to the count measured in a region of the input wavelength ±40 nm. C9913GC: 1300 nm, C9914GB: 1650 nm Electrical characteristics Parameter A/D conversion Integration time Interface Current consumption of USB bus power C9913GC C9914GB 16 5 to 10000 5 to 1000 USB 1.1 250 max. www.hamamatsu.com Unit bit ms mA 1 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Structure Parameter Dimensions (W × D × H) Weight C9913GC Image sensor 5 Number of pixels* Slit*6 (H × V) NA*7 Connector for optical fiber Current consumption for cooling element (+5 V)*8 Current consumption for cooling fan (+12 V)*8 C9914GB 142 × 218 × 82 1700 TE-cooled type InGaAs linear TE-cooled type InGaAs linear image sensor (G9204-512S) image sensor 512 256 70 × 500 0.22 SMA905D 1.8 max. 2.8 max. 0.2 max. Unit mm g pixels μm A A *5: No defective pixel (when inspecting at low gain). Defective pixels are those whose electrical and optical characteristics do not meet our specifications. *6: Entrance slit aperture size *7: Numeric aperture (solid angle) *8: Maximum value in steady state. Note that inrush current flows at start-up. The connector for connection to cooling element and cooling fan power supply is attached. Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Operating temperature*9 Storage temperature*9 C9913GC C9914GB Unit °C °C +5 to +35 (+5 to +30*10) -20 to +70 *9: No dew condensation When there is a temperature difference between a product and the surrounding area in high humidity environment, dew condensation may occur on the product surface. Dew condensation on the product may cause deterioration in characteristics and reliability. *10: For controllable cooling temperature Note: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the product within the absolute maximum ratings. Spectral resolution vs. wavelength (typical example) C9913GC C9914GB (Ta=25 °C) 10 8 8 Spectral resolution (nm) Spectral resolution (nm) (Ta=25 °C) 10 6 4 2 6 4 2 0 0 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Wavelength (nm) 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Wavelength (nm) KACCB0263EA KACCB0264EA 2 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Linearity (typical example) C9913GC 10 8 6 10000 4 A/D output 2 1000 0 -2 -4 100 -6 -8 10 10 100 -10 10000 1000 (Low gain) 100000 Difference between ideal value and typical example (%) Typical example of A/D output Ideal value of A/D output Difference between ideal value and typical example 10 8 6 4 10000 2 A/D output (Low gain) 100000 Difference between ideal value and typical example (%) C9914GB 0 -2 1000 -4 -6 Typical example of A/D output Ideal value of A/D output Difference between ideal value and typical example 100 10 -8 -10 1000 100 Integration time (ms) Integration time (ms) KACCB0252EA KACCB0251EA A/D output is the output with dark output is subtracted when light is input. The difference between the ideal value and typical example contains a measurement error. The smaller the A/D output, the larger the measurement error. Dark output vs. ambient temperature (typical example) C9914GB C9913GC (Integration time 10 s, low gain) 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 (Integration time 1 s, low gain) 70000 A/D output (averaged over all pixels) A/D output (averaged over all pixels) 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 Ambient temperature (°C) Ambient temperature (°C) KACCB0254EA KACCB0255EA A/D output is the sum of the sensor and circuit offset outputs and the sensor dark output. 3 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Optical component layout TG series mini-spectrometers use a transmission holographic grating made of quartz and precision optical components arranged on a rugged optical base, making it possible to deliver high throughput and highly accurate optical characteristics. Focus lens Transmission grating Image sensor Collimating lens Input slit KACCC0256EA Connection example (transmission light measurement) Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of TG series through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in image sensor is output through the USB port to a PC for data acquisition. There are no moving parts inside the unit so stable measurements are obtained at all times. An optical fiber that guides light input from external sources allows a flexible measurement setup. Power supply for cooling element and cooling fan* Fiber light source Mini-spectrometer C9913GC, C9914GB External power supply connector PC USB cable Quartz cell (For holding liquid sample) FIBER * External power supply should be prepared by the user. KACCC0370ED 4 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Evaluation software package (supplied with unit) Installing the evaluation software package (Spec Evaluation.exe)*11 into your PC allows running the following basic tasks: · Measurement data acquisition and save · Measurement condition setup · Module information acquisition (wavelength conversion factor, polychromator type, etc.) · Graphic display · Arithmetic operation Pixel number to wavelength conversion Comparison calculation with reference data (transmittance, reflectance) Dark subtraction Gaussian approximation (peak position and count, FWHM) Note: · Two or more mini-spectrometers can be connected and used with one PC simultaneously. · The external trigger input function does not work with the evaluation software. If using an external trigger input or designing original application software, the user software must be configured to support that function. *11: Compatible OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® 8 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit) DLL for controlling hardware is also provided. You can develop your own measurement programs by using a following software development environment. Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual C++® Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual Basic® Note: Microsoft, Windows, Visual Studio, Visual C++ and Visual Basic are either registerd trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Measurement example Film thickness measurement (white light interferometry) Thickness of 10 μm thick food wrapping film (polyvinylidene chloride) was measured. 40000 Note: Principle of film thickness measurement: In film thickness measurement utilizing white light interferometry, an interference spectrum resulting from internal reflections between the front and back surfaces of a film is obtained. The film thickness can then be determined by calculation from the spectral peak count, wavelength range, refractive index of film and incident light angle. A/D count 30000 20000 10000 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 Pixels KACCB0095EA 5 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Dimensional outlines (unit: mm) 218.0 142.0 COOLED NIR-II (λ :2.2) COOLED NIR-II (λ :2.2) Spetormeter 82.0 ± 2.0 spectrometer Tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±1.0 Weight: 1.7 kg KACCA0158EE Accessories · USB cable · Dedicated software (evaluation software, sample software, DLL) · External power supply connector [made by LEMO S.A.: FGG0B304CLAD56 (only available in C9913GC and C9914GB)] Options (sold separately) · Optical fiber for light input Type no. Product name Core diameter (μm) A9763-01 Fiber for visible/near infrared range 600 Specification NA=0.22, length 1.5 m, connectorized SMA905D at both ends 6 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Mini-spectrometer lineup Type no. Type C10082CAH TM-UV/VIS-CCD High resolution C10082MD C10083CA C10083CAH Mini-spectrometer TM series C10082CA TM-UV/VIS-CCD High sensitivity TM-VIS/NIR-MOS-II Trigger-compatible Mini-spectrometer TG series TG-UV-CCD High resolution C11482GA Non-cooled type C13053MA C13054MA C13555MA C11007MA C11008MA Back-thinned CCD image sensor CMOS linear image sensor 3 200 to 400 1* 500 to 1100 500 to 600 790 to 920 Back-thinned CCD image sensor 5 (λ=550 to 900 nm) IR-enhanced back-thinned CCD image sensor 0.3* Back-thinned CCD image sensor 0.3* IR-enhanced back-thinned CCD image sensor Mini-spectrometer TG series TG2-NIR Mini-spectrometer Mini-spectrometer RC series TF series C11118GA Image sensor 8 (λ=320 to 900 nm) Back-thinned CCD image sensor 1* (λ=320 to 900 nm) CMOS linear 8 image sensor High-sensitivity CMOS 8 linear image sensor 320 to 1000 TG-RAMAN-I High resolution TG-RAMAN-II High resolution C9914GB 1* 6 TG-SWNIR-CCD-II IR-enhanced C11714CB C9913GC 200 to 800 TG-UV-CCD High sensitivity C9404CA Spectral resolution max. (nm) 6 TM-VIS/NIR-CCD High resolution C11697MB C11713CA Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 600 TM-VIS/NIR-CCD High sensitivity TM-VIS/NIR-MOS Wide dynamic range C9405CB 400 TM-UV/VIS-MOS Wide dynamic range C10083MD C9404CAH 200 7 900 to 1700 TG-cooled NIR-I Low noise (cooled type) 7 TG-cooled NIR-II Low noise (cooled type) 1100 to 2200 TG-cooled NIR-III Low noise (cooled type) 900 to 2550 TF-SWIR-MOS-II 500 to 1100 Compact, thin case TF-RAMAN 790 to 920 Compact, thin case TF-VIS-MOS-II 340 to 830 Compact, thin case RC-VIS-MOS 340 to 780 Spectrometer module RC-SWNIR-MOS 640 to 1050 Spectrometer module 8 InGaAs linear image sensor 20 3.5 0.4* High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor 3 9 CMOS linear image sensor 8 IR-enhanced CMOS linear image sensor Spectral resolution max. (nm) Image sensor 9 CMOS linear image sensor 8 IR-enhanced CMOS linear image sensor Spectral resolution max. (nm) Image sensor 20 CMOS linear image sensor 15 CMOS linear image sensor 15 High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor * Typ. For installation into mobile measuring equipment C11009MA C11010MA Type Mini-spectrometer RC series Type no. 200 RC-VIS-MOS 400 Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 600 340 to 780 Spectrometer head RC-SWNIR-MOS 640 to 1050 Spectrometer head For installation into mobile measuring equipment (ultra-compact) C11708MA C12666MA C12880MA Type MicroMini-spectrometer spectrometer MS series Type no. MS-SWNIR-MOS Spectrometer head Spectrometer head Spectrometer head 200 400 600 Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 640 to 1050 340 to 780 340 to 850 7 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9913GC, C9914GB Related information http://www.hamamatsu.com/sp/ssd/doc_en.html Precautions ∙ Disclaimer ∙ Mini-spectrometers Technical information ∙ Mini-spectrometers Information described in this material is current as of February, 2016. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to improvements or other reasons. This document has been carefully prepared and the information contained is believed to be accurate. In rare cases, however, there may be inaccuracies such as text errors. Before using these products, always contact us for the delivery specification sheet to check the latest specifications. 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