Product Specifications Sheet
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer
Research-grade Raman performance in a compact
and configurable package
The Thermo Scientific™ DXR3
Flex Raman Spectrometer is specifically
designed to bring research-grade
measurements to your most challenging
analytical applications.
While it can be used as a standalone Raman spectrometer
for measuring both macro- and micro-samples, it can also
be coupled to other analytical equipment, lending chemical
composition and structural information to multi-modal analysis.
Its compact footprint and flexible accessories allow the
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer to be operated in locations
and scenarios that are inaccessible to most laboratory
instrumentation.
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer coupled with a Thermo Scientific HAAKE™
MARS™ Rheometer.
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer equipped with fiber optic launcher
accessory for fiber probe based measurements.
DXR3 Flex Raman spectrometer equipped with micro-stage sampling
accessory for point-and-shoot measurement.
Powerful performance in a compact form factor—
bring the power of Raman to your applications
A research-grade Raman “engine” that easily adjusts to your
analysis needs:
• Multi-modal analysis
• Art and conservation
• Forensics
• Military
• Laboratory-reaction and process monitoring
• Fiber-probe-based measurements
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer and accessories packed in a travel case.
• Defect analysis on large or small components
• Laboratory, tabletop, or rackmount
Features that deliver research-grade results:
• Quality and sensitivity of the DXR3 family of Raman
instruments
• Multiple, changeable laser selections enhance
measurement capability
• Robust, high-throughput, 1-box solution
• Wide range of processing and library capabilities with the
Thermo Scientific OMNIC™ Software suite
• Easy to pack and move with the available travel case
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer coupled with a Thermo Scientific Nexsa
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer G2 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) System.
• Based on DXR3 Raman components
• Interfaces to other instruments by free space coupling
• Sampling accessories allow the instrument
to adapt to a wide range of measurement needs
• Fiber-probe coupling for measuring samples
inside containers and packaging, and for monitoring
laboratory processes/reactions
• Interchangeable lasers, gratings, and filters to optimize
Raman signal
Physical dimensions
Width 29 cm
Depth 44 cm
Height 37 cm
Weight 22 kg
Spectrograph
Design Patented triplet spectrograph No moving parts
Spectral Full-range grating Average 2 cm-1 / CCD pixel element
dispersion High-resolution grating Average 1 cm-1 / CCD pixel element
Aperture Four software selectable apertures • 25 and 50 µm confocal pinhole apertures;
• 25 and 50 µm slit apertures
DXR3 family shared component specifications
The DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer is based on the same
reliable research-grade design as our other DXR3 benchtop
and microscope systems, providing robust performance while
allowing you to easily exchange pre-aligned laser, filter, and
grating components in the spectrometer.
A laser frequency set consisting of user-replaceable filter, laser and filter.
General system features
Lasers Multiple excitation lasers Supported wavelengths: 455, 532, 633, and 785 nm
Laser safety Class 3B
Laser power regulator Active feedback system to control absolute laser power delivered to the sample
General System alignment Automatically optimized after component exchange or on-demand
Fine laser power control Power controlled and reported at samples in 0.1 mW increments
Replaceable Smart components Pre-aligned user-exchangeable system components (lasers, filters, gratings)
components lock into place and are automatically optimized with an internal calibration tool
Software checks for laser, grating, and filter compatibility
Software restores alignment and calibration settings when components
are exchanged
Computer Instrument communicates with single USB 2.0 connector (camera accessory
interface communicates with a separate USB 2.0 connector)
Lasers. Gratings. Filters.
Lasers
Lasers 455 nm 532 nm 532 nm 633 nm 785 nm 785 nm
high brightness high power high power high brightness high power
Maximum power at 6 10 40 25 24 150
beam exit port (mW)
Center 455 ± 0.2 532 ± 1 532.3 ± 0.3 632.3 ± 0.25 785 ± 0.2 785 ± 0.5
wavelength (nm)
Transverse TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 Multi-mode
mode
Beam quality (M2) <1.5 <1.3 <1.05 <1.5 <1.5 N/A
System performance - special range and resolution
Lasers 455 nm 532 nm 633 nm 785 nm
Full range Resolution at FWHM (cm )
1 -1
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Upper cutoff (cm ) -1
3500 3500 3500 3300
Lower cutoff (cm ) 2 -1
85 50 50 50
High resolution Resolution at FWHM (cm-1) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Upper cutoff (cm-1) 1800 1800 1800
Lower cutoff (cm ) -1
50 50 50
Extended range Resolution (cm ) -1
11.0
Upper cutoff (cm-1) 6000
Lower cutoff (cm ) -1
50
1: The system spectral resolution is measured using ASTM Method E-2529-06. The difference between system spectral resolution and spectrograph resolution is primarily determined by the excitation bandwidth.
2: 50% maximum transmitted power.
All specifications are guaranteed at beam exit port unless otherwise specified
Fiber optics specifications
Probe type Available wavelengths (cm-1) Probe tip diameter Probe tip type Fiber material
Standard probe 532, 785 1/2” Cylindrical Low-OH silica
Immersion probe 532, 785 5/8” Cylindrical Low-OH silica
Reaction probe 532, 785 5/8” Cylindrical Low-OH silica
Note: Fiber optic probes for laboratory settings only. Fiber optic connecter type: FC/PC.
Instrument alignment, calibration, and optimization
Alignment and Entirely software Auto-alignment technique aligns laser and Raman emission
calibration3 controlled
Wavelength Software-controlled calibration using multiple neon emission lines
Laser frequency Software-controlled calibration using multiple polystyrene Raman peaks
Intensity Software-controlled calibration using standardized white light source
Automatic x-axis Recurring, fixed-interval wavelength calibration eliminating
calibration manual calibration
Laser power regulator Absolute excitation laser power at the sample controlled by OMNIC
Software (Laser power at sample reported in mW)
Automatic fluorescence Compensates for fluorescence prior to data analysis
correction
Smart Background Automatically accounts for background noise, improving spectral quality
3: Standards incorporated into patented alignment tool.
Instrument serviceability
Replacement lasers Can be installed by user
Instrument performance monitoring Software provides real-time status of system readiness,
including error condition checks and diagnostics
Additional laser, filter, grating sets Can be installed by user
Other specifications
Environmental Minimum temperature: 16°C
Maximum temperature: 27°C
Humidity range: 20-80%
Electrical 100-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz
Regulatory CE, UL/CSA/ETL, 21 CFR1040.10
Warranty 12-month warranty standard, extended warranties available
The DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer is a class 3B laser product.
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