The i-Raman^® Prime is a high sensitivity and high throughput fully integrated Raman system with an embedded tablet computer and fiber optic probe sampling. Using a high quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deep cooling (-25°C) and high dynamic range, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers research-grade Raman capabilities including real-time quantitation and identification capabilities. The high throughput gives excellent signal to noise ratio making it possible to measure even the slightest Raman signals and detect subtle sample differences. The i-Raman Prime series features the unique combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution, measuring down to 150 cm^-1 to up to 3400cm^-1, in a mobile design. The i-Raman Prime offers three excitations of 532, 785, and 1064 nm that can accommodate numerous applications.

The i-Raman Prime can be battery operated for easy portability, giving research grade Raman capabilities for high precision qualitative and quantitative work wherever needed. The system is optimized for use with our STRaman^® technology.

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Applications:

• Bioscience and Medical Diagnosis
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Raman Microscopy
• Process Monitoring (PAT)
• Forensic Analysis
• Geological and Mineralogical Research
• Materials Science Research
• SERS

SENSITIVE:
High sensitivity and low noise detector combined with a high-throughput spectrometer giving excellent sensitivity to detect even low concentrations and samples with weak Raman signal. The high sensitivity gives high signal-to-noise ratio needed for biological systems. Shorter integration times are achievable due to high throughput, allowing for faster measurements as needed for process monitoring.

COMPREHENSIVE:
The fiber-optic-probe based sampling gives the flexibility to make measurements in different positions for a range of sample sizes and forms. Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories, including a video microscope and lenses for stand-off measurements, provide the utmost utility for Raman analysis in the lab and the field. The i-Raman Prime is compatible for use with our STRaman® technology, featuring see-through measurement capabilities over a larger sample area.

TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACE:
The i-Raman Prime is a fully integrated system with a touchscreen tablet computer running touch-friendly software, providing material identification and real-time predictions.

The i-RAMAN® EX is part of our award-winning line of i-Raman portable Raman spectrometers featuring a 1064 nm version of our patented CleanLaze® excitation laser. Using a high-sensitivity InGaAs array detector with deep TE cooling, high dynamic range and a highthroughput spectrograph design, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers a high signal-to-noise ratio without inducing autofluorescence, making it possible to measure a wide range of natural products, biological samples such as cell cultures, and colored samples.

The i-RAMAN® EX provides a spectral coverage range from 100-2500 cm-1, enabling you to measure the entire fingerprint region. The system’s small footprint, lightweight design, and low power consumption provide research-grade Raman capabilities anywhere. The i-RAMAN® EX comes equipped with a fiber-optic probe and an XYZ-positioning-stage probe holder. It can be used with a range of sampling accessories to facilitate measurements of samples in many forms. For expanded analysis capabilities, it can be used with Vision software as well as BWIQ® multivariate analysis software and BWID® identification software. With the i-RAMAN® EX, a high precision qualitative and quantitative Raman solution without fluorescence is at your fingertips.

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APPLICATIONS:

• Forensic Analysis, Including Narcotics
• Bioscience & Biomedical Diagnostics
• Chemical Warfare Agent Detection
• Pharmaceutical Material Analysis
• Polymer & Chemical Analysis
• Environmental Science
• Explosives Detection
• Petroleum Analysis
• Natural Product Testing

FEATURES:

• High-Throughput Spectrograph for Faster Signal Collection
• Patented CleanLaze® Technology for Laser Stabilization
• Fiber Optic Coupling for Convenient Sampling
• 1064nm Excitation to Minimize Fluorescence
• Adjustable Laser Power

COMPREHENSIVE:

Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories for measuring solid and liquid samples provide you the utmost utility right out of the box.

QUANTITATIVE:

Quantitative analysis can be done with Vision software and with the BWIQ® multivariate data analysis software, each with powerful algorithms behind intuitive user interfaces and graphical displays of analysis results.

The i-Raman^® Plus is part of our award winning line of i-Raman portable Raman spectrometers powered by our innovative smart spectrometer technology. Using a high quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deeper cooling and high dynamic range, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers an improved signal to noise ratio for up to 30 minutes, making it possible to measure weak Raman signals. The i-Raman Plus features the unique combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution with configurations measuring from 65 cm^-1 to up to 4200 cm^-1, enabling you to measure stretching bands around 3100 cm^-1. The system’s small footprint, lightweight design, and low power consumption provide research grade Raman capabilities you can take your 532 or 785 excitations anywhere! The i-Raman Plus comes standard with a fiber optic probe, and can be used with a cuvette holder, a video microscope, an XYZ positioning stage probe holder and our proprietary BWIQ^® multivariate analysis software and BWID^® identification software. With the i-Raman Plus, a high precision qualitative and quantitative Raman solution is at your fingertips.

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Applications:

• Art & Archaeology
• Bioscience and Medical Diagnosis
• Polymers and Chemical Processes
• Semiconductor & Solar Industry
• Geology and Mineralogy
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Environmental Science
• Raman Microscopy
• Forensic Analysis
• Gemology
• Teaching
• Quality Control
• General Research

SENSITIVE:

High quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deeper cooling and high dynamic range

COMPREHENSIVE:

Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories for measuring solid and liquid samples provide you the utmost utility right out of the box.

QUANTITATIVE:

Our state of the art BWIQ^® Raman data analysis software package provides an intuitive user interface, intelligent algorithms, and efficient matrix calculation power, making it easy to use by both expert and novice users to develop quantitative and qualitative chemometric models.

FEATURES

Patented CleanLaze^® Technology for Laser Stabilization
Rayleigh line cut-off at 65 cm^-1
Fiber Optic Coupling for Convenient Sampling

ACCESSORIES (Included):

Fiber-optic Raman trigger probes
Laser safety goggles

ACCESSORIES (Optional):

Battery
Cuvette holder
Tablet holder
A range of long working distance lenses (up to 6 meters)
Probe holder and XYZ positioning stage
Industrial Raman immersion probe shaft
Video microscope
Performance testing kit, including liquid vial holder
Raman flow cell
BWID® acquisition and identification software

BWID® is designed for rapid Raman spectroscopic identification and verification of materials based on user-created or B&W Tek’s libraries in combination with our i-Raman® series spectrometers. Libraries are easy to create, while results are only a click away. The reporting capabilities enable a user to save, view, and print any analysis report.

BWID^®-Pharma is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are facing the increasing need for 100% inspection of incoming raw materials. In addition to all the features provided in BWID®, BWID®-Pharma provides enhanced system access security, secured data storage, and an audit trail of data activities that comply with the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, benefiting pharmaceutical system validations.

Features of BWID^®:

• Simple menu-driven GUI
• Identification of unknown materials with “MATCH” or “NO MATCH” results
• Verification of known materials with “PASS” or “FAIL” results
• User-definable method for automated sequences of testing
• User-defined spectral libraries, B&W Tek and third-party libraries supported
• Multiple search algorithms and processing options
• System diagnostic tests
• Ability to save, view, print and archive analysis reports
• Supports see-through identification for STRam^®

Additional Features of BWID^®-Pharma:

• US FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulation compliance:
• Electronic signatures for records analysis: Review, Reject, Approve
• Three User Levels: Administrator, Developer, Operator
• IQ and OQ Procedures
• System access security
• Secure data storage
• Audit trails

BWIQ^® is a comprehensive multivariate analysis software package for analysis of spectral data including exploratory, qualitative analysis and quantitative regression methods. BWIQ supports the classical chemometric methods for classification and regression including Partial Least Squares Regression (PLS), Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Discriminant Analysis with Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms for non-linear datasets. It features an intuitive workflow from data import to prediction, with extensive graphics in support of model analysis and interpretation. BWIQ includes preprocessing tools for optimal analysis of Raman, NIR, LIBS and other spectroscopic datasets. The BWIQ chemometrics model are used with the QTRam^® . It is the ideal chemometrics package for online use with the i-Raman® series instruments for real-time prediction and offline use with high-resolution spectroscopic data.

Applications:

• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Multivariate Quantitative Analysis
• Multivariate Classification Analysis
• Real-time Prediction of New Data

Main Functions:

• Sample partition algorithms for sample selection
• Numerous spectral preprocessing algorithms, including automatic baseline correction, smoothing,
  derivative, normalization , as well as mean centering and auto scaling
• Intuitive variable selection based on spectra as well as correlative coefficient
• Cross-validation and test set validation options
• Exploratory Data Analysis Through Principle Component Analysis (PCA)
• Regression analysis with various algorithms including MLR, PCR, PLS and Support Vector Machines (SVM)
• Classification and discriminant analysis with algorithms including SIMCA, PCA-MD, PLS-DA, SVC
• Model prediction of stored and real-time data

Key Features

• Extensive graphical display of data and results for evaluation of model performance metrics
• Easy import of BWSpec^®, spc, Matlab and csv data file formats
• Easy-to-follow work flow and progressive software structure
• Wide variety of regression and classification routines
• Three sample selection/partition algorithms
• Chemometric Modeling Markup Language (CMML) for easy model storage and sharing
• Innovative algorithms for baseline correction (airPLS) and spectral smoothing
  (Whittaker Penalized Least Squared)
• Real-time prediction with i-Raman series instruments
• Report function including model parameter summary