DXR3 SmartRaman Spectrometer

DXR3 SmartRaman Spectrometer overview

The DXR3 SmartRaman benchtop Raman spectrometer samples directly through glass bottles, jars, and vials—clear or colored, and can also measure samples directly through plastic bags. It provides an expandable measurement spot size, up to 5 × 5 mm, for representative sampling of heterogeneous materials.

Sample accessories are available to support automated measurements of well-plates, tablet arrays, tubes, and vials—making it easy to automate measurements of large numbers of samples.

DXR3 SmartRaman accommodates specialized cells for high and low temperature measurements and electrochemical measurements. Remote sampling can be accomplished for samples too large to fit in the sample compartment, with optional fiber-optic probes. In addition, extensive software tools automate analyses, helping users to go beyond data and get the faster answers they need.

Other performance features include:

• Lasers depolarized to avoid confusing sample orientation effects
• Laser Power Regulator that provides active monitoring of laser power and ensures reproducible laser excitation power over the lifetime of lasers and even after replacing lasers
• Optimized gratings for each excitation laser to avoid performance sacrifices of systems that share gratings for multiple excitation lasers
• Patented auto alignment that ensures system can be maintained in like-new condition
• Patented Smart-backgrounds that  automatically remove CCD dark energy profile

Our software and databases include an extensive collection of available spectral libraries (>16,000 compounds) and library search algorithms optimized for Raman data. Our powerful Specta searching software provides the ability to identify multiple components of a material with a single action, while a powerful macro building tool allows quick capture of repetitive actions into single buttons.

Thermo Scientific Omnic Array Software provides for automated data collection and analysis of array-based sample formats such as well-plates and tablet arrays. In addition, audit trails attached to spectra automatically record all collection parameters and processing actions.

Patent-pending Autoexposure takes the guesswork out of optimizing exposure time and number of exposures. Autofocusing accessories make it possible to move effortlessly from one sample type to another, while a configurable GO button on the instrument provides for walk-up operation. All data collection, processing, and reporting steps can be stored so that a user can drop a sample in, push a button, and have a report print out with no interaction with the computer.

Alignment and calibration procedures are completely automated in the software. The user only has to mount the alignment/calibration pod on the instrument, and the software takes everything from there. The user does not have to make any decisions to guide the process.

Smart accessories and components are automatically recognized by the system, and parameters and alignment are automatically optimized when components are changed.

The system requires only a routine automatic alignment, which is completely software controlled. The calibration procedure is automated and the software makes all decisions. In addition, laser usage is automatically tracked on each laser.

The modular design of the DXR3 SmartRaman Spectrometer offers purchasing flexibility. Buy only to meet current needs with the option to expand later without service calls or penalties.

User-replaceable lasers use SmartLock technology for reproducible results. Simply plug the laser in and run the standard auto alignment and automatic calibration routines.

Lasers, gratings, filters, and accessories can be easily shared between more than one instrument. The instrument recognizes the serial number of each component and stores alignment and calibration parameters for each unique Smart component. These are automatically utilized whenever the components are installed.

The DXR3 SmartRaman Spectrometer is independently certified as class-1 laser safe. (Note: Optional fiber-optic accessory and some other optional accessories are class IIIb laser devices requiring laser safety precautions and laser safety eyewear.)

A complete package for DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ validation is available including extensive documentation and automated software protocols. In addition, Omnic D/S software offers 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Additionally, the DXR3 SmartRaman Spectrometer is useful in material science, biological studies, and many applied research fields in academic research.