i-Raman® Plus
Highly Sensitive, High Resolution Fiber Optic Raman System
Laser
Creating Raman Scatter
In Raman spectroscopy, it is essential to utilize a clean, narrow bandwidth laser due to the fact that the quality of the Raman peaks are directly affected by the sharpness and stability of the delivered light source. The i-Raman® spectrometer system features a patented CleanLaze® technology with a linewidth < 0.3nm when equipped with our 785nm laser. This technology results in the correct center wavelength and avoids the phenomenon of “mode hopping.” In addition, the laser output power can be adjusted in the software from 0 - 100%, allowing you to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio and minimize integration time.
Laser lifetime of 10,000 hours ensures quality data for years to come!
Filter
Collects Data within 65cm-1 of the Rayleigh Line
The center wavelength of the laser line is precisely maintained even when the peak power is increased by utilizing a series of high end filters. A laser line filter is used to clean up any side bands and ensure a narrow excitation is delivered to the sample by removing all secondary excitation lines before exciting the sample. The light collected from the sample is then filtered via a notch filter. Finally, an ultra-steep long pass filter further removes lingering laser lines to allow accurate measurement of Raman peaks as close as 65 cm-1 from the Rayleigh line.
Spectrometer
Optimized for Raman Spectroscopy
The spectrometer design in the i-Raman is dedicated for Raman applications. You can customize your spectrometer by choosing from a variety of excitation wavelengths. In addition, each configuration can be further customized for your individual detection needs. Choose from wider spectral range or high resolution optimized systems. Research grade spectral resolution of 3 cm-1 can be achieved with our double pass transmission optics. Most Raman applications do not require such tight resolution, so a wider spectral range would be the better choice in that case. The high-throughput optical layout of all i-Raman configurations are ideal for those low-light level Raman applications.
Probe
Easy Transition Between Sample Types
The probe allows for measurement of various materials in the form of liquids, gels, powders, or solids under both lab conditions (lab grade) or demanding environmental conditions (industrial grade). Constructed with state-of-the-art telecom packaging techniques, the probe has a flexible fiber coupling encased in a durable protective jacketing material which delivers Rayleigh scatter rejection as high as 10 photons per billion. Wavelength excitation probes come in 532nm and 785nm.
Software
B&W Tek offers comprehensive software packages that provide solutions for Raman application needs. Powerful calculations, easy data management, and user friendly, easy-to-follow work flow are all at the tips of your fingers
BWSpec® is the foundation for all B&W Tek software platforms and comes standard with every Raman spectrometer. It is general spectroscopic software for instrument control, data acquisition, including real-time peak analysis and trending. The optional BWID® software is optimized for rapid identification and verification of materials with spectral libraries. For Raman applications in regulated environments, BWID-Pharma software supports requirements for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance.
B&W Tek’s software portfolio also includes BWIQ®, a multivariate software package for qualitative and quantitative analysis of spectral data. BWIQ includes chemometric methods such as Partial Least Squares Regression (PLS), Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) regression, a full suite of preprocessing tools, and extensive graphics for model interpretation.
