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Quest X

Discover spectroscopy with the Quest spectrometer line, a compact, temperature-compensated linear CCD spectrometer with SMA 905 fiber coupler for light input.

Available in various footprints, this is our most compact Quest spectrometer for Vis/NIR applications, 

Equipped with a 16-bit digitizer and USB 2.0/1.1 interface, an included USB cable makes for easy set-up and analysis. Choose from many setup options with our spectroscopy accessories and fiber cables to create your own spectroscopy system today!

Key Features

  • UV - NIR (200nm - 1050nm)
  • > 0.5nm Spectral Resolution
  • 16-bit Digitizer
  • 1ms Minimum Integration Time
  • >2.0 MHz Readout Speed
  • Plug-and-play USB 2.0

Custom Capabilities

The Quest X is ideal for most UV, Vis, and NIR applications with spectral configurations from 200nm to 1050nm and resolutions between 0.5nm and 4.0nm. Custom configurations and RS232 communication interface are available for OEM applications

Specifications

Power Input USB @ < 0.35 Amps
Detector Type Response Enhanced Linear CCD Array
Detector Pixel Format 2048 x 1 Elements @ 14μm x 200μm Per Element
Spectrograph f/# 3.6
Spectrograph Optical Layout Crossed Czerny-Turner
Dynamic Range 1300:1 Single Acquisition
Digitizer Resolution 16-bit or 65,535:1
Readout Speed >2.0 MHz
Data Transfer Speed Up to 480 Spectra Per Second Via USB 2.0
Integration Time 1 - 65,535ms
Thermal Drift ~15 Counts/°C (~29 Counts/°C Max)
Aux Port External Trigger, Digital IOs
Operating Temperature 5°C - 35°C
Operational Relative Humidity 85% Noncondensing
Weight ~ 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
Dimensions 3.82 in x 2.64 in x 1.34 in (98mm x 67mm x 34mm)
Computer Interface USB 2.0 / 1.1 and Enhanced RS232
Operating Systems Windows: XP, 7, 8, 10 (32-bit & 64-bit)