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Spectroscopy


Welcome to our SPECTROSCOPY home page. We provide a wide range of spectroscopy systems from standard imaging monochromators and spectrographs to diode array and micro spectrometers. With wavelength coverage from the Soft X-Ray and Extreme UV (EUV) to the Far IR, together with bespoke OEM designs for special applications, we have a comprehensive programme of spectroscopy solutions.

Acton Research

ACTON RESEARCH has built an enviable reputation over the last 40 years for quality and reliability as a manufacturer of Monochromator and Spectrograph systems. All Acton systems use proprietary in-house coatings for maximum throughput. OEM versions and special designs are available for specific needs.


SpectraPro™ Monochromators and Imaging Spectrographs
SpectraPro Monochromators & Spectrographs
  • 150mm, 300mm, 500mm & 750mm focal lengths
  • Image corrected optics with in-house coatings
  • Dual/Triple fixed or interchangeable grating turrets
  • Double, Triple & Purged systems available
  • USB and RS232 computer interface with full software control
  • Direct drive digital stepper motor grating drive
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InSpectrum™ fully integrated CCD Spectrographs
InSpectrum Integrated Spectrograph
  • 150mm, 300mm focal lengths
  • Fully integrated system with intregral CCD camera and full control & analysis software
  • OEM versions available


MicroSpec™ Spectrographs for Micro-Spectroscopy
Micro Spectroscopy System
  • Special versions of the SpectraPro, designed to couple directly to the exit port of a microscope
  • 150mm, 300, 500mm focal lengths
  • Throughput maximising microscope interface optics
  • Micrometer spectroscopy slit & 12x12mm imaging slit are kinematically switchable
  • Interchangeable f# matching aperture, allows instrument to be used stand-alone
  • Applications include Fluorescence, Mocro-Raman, FRET and other microscope based spectroscopies


Vacuum and UHV systems
Vacuum UV Spectrograph
  • Operation down to the Vacuum UV (VUV) and Extreme UV (EUV) <30nm
  • Various designs & configurations from 0.2 metre to 12 metres
  • VM-502 : a very popular, cost effective 0.2m vacuum system capable of operation down to 30nm
  • CAMS Fully configured sample measurement and testing systems for wavelengths from 115nm to 800nm
  • Custom systems available
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Detectors
CDD Spectroscopy Detectors
CCD multichannel detection camera systems
  • Front or back illuminated
  • Various array sizes
  • Intensified / non-intensified
  • TE or LN2 cooled
Line Array detectors
  • Diode Array
  • CCD
  • InGaAs
Single element detectors
  • Silicon
  • PMT & Photon counting PMT
  • InGaAs
  • PbS
  • InSb
  • MCT
  • Low cost & high-end systems available


    • Accessories
    CDD Spectroscopy Accessories
    • Gratings
    • Shutters, filter wheels, motorized slits
    • Raman notch filter chamber
    • Source compensation adapter
    • Sample chambers & holders
    • Light sources (Hg, Deuterium, Halogen, Xe, IR)
    • Fibre delivery adapters


    Spectronic Devices

    We are exclusive UK distributors for Spectronic Devices Ltd. Spectronic are a small UK company with proven track record in providing cost-effective, high quality diode array micro-spectrometers and a range of photodiode array, CCD and InGaAs spectroscopy detectors/cameras. Because of their size and pricing, they are an excellent proposition for OEM system designers, as well as cost-conscious researchers!

    These systems are ideal for use in the Water, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Food, Polymer, Textile, Paper, Paint, Printing and Recycling industries as well as R&D.

    Miniature Diode Array Spectrometers
    • Wavelength ranges : 310-1100nm, 190-720nm, 250-785nm, 200-400nm
    • Based around the proven Zeiss MMS optics, with proprietary detector electronics for improved dynamic range resolution and lower noise
    • USB, RS232 and Parallel port interface options
    • Plug & Play : no extra hardware required & all software included
    • Ideal for OEM measurement applications
    • Waterproof versions available (IP67)
    • Bespoke custom systems
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    Spectroscopy Cameras
    • A range of cost-effective line and array cameras for spectroscopy applications
    • Low Cost CCD Line camera, 2048 pixels
    • Cooled CCD Line camera, 512x 64, 128 or 256, and 1024x 64, 128 or 256 pixels
    • Dual Channel Line camera
    • Patented device using 2 linear CCD arrays with adjustable separation for dual stripe spectroscopy (eg. Sample & reference channels)
    • Cooled InGaAs Line camera, 256 or 512 pixels
    • Photodiode Array, 256, 512, 1024 & 208 pixels
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    Polytec

    Our parent company POLYTEC, manufactures a range of diode array spectrometers. Available either as separate sensor modules and accessories, or completely integrated spectroscopy solutions, they offer the ideal choice for industrial, OEM and laboratory users. Polytec write their own holographic transmission gratings, so choice of wavelength range and resolution can be easily altered to suit a specific application.

    These systems are ideal for use in the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Food, Polymer, Textile, Paper, Paint, Printing and Recycling industries as well as R&D.

    Diode Array Spectrometer Modules & systems
    • Rugged (no moving parts), holographic gratings written in-house
    • UV-VIS systems (350-1050nm)
    • NIR systems (850nm - 1700nm) and (1100 - 2200nm)
    • Miniature monolithic spectrometer for OEM measurement applications
    • OEM modules (monochromators, powers supplies, data acquisition, lightsources, optical fibres etc...)
    • Bench-top systems (Milaspec)
    • Bespoke custom systems
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