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WITec alpha300 apyron

simplifies operation of the instrument.
requires less human input.
reduces potential sources of error.
enhances reproducibility.
allows for completely remote-controlled use in enclosed environments (i.e. in a glove box).

SKU: alpha300 apyron Categories: Governmental Research, Industrial, Materials Characterization, Raman Confocal Microscopes, Raman Spectroscopy and Imaging Systems, Universities, WITec

Introducing the WITec alpha300 apyron

The alpha300 apyron is the top of the line Raman imaging system in WITec’s microscope series. It combines ease-of-use and ultimate capability by automating hardware control and offering pre-configured measurement routines. This streamlines the experimental workflow and yields reproducible results with unrivaled speed, sensitivity and resolution. With the release of a new generation of alpha300 apyron microscopes, WITec now takes Raman imaging automation to the next level.

Key Features

apyron – automation to its greatest extent

Since its first release in 2015, the alpha300 apyron has been WITec’s high-end fully-automated Raman microscope. WITec’s apyron systems are always equipped with the most recent features and developments, especially with respect to automation and user comfort.

Extensive automation

simplifies operation of the instrument.
requires less human input.
reduces potential sources of error.
enhances reproducibility.
allows for completely remote-controlled use in enclosed environments (i.e. in a glove box).

The alpha300 apyron is the ideal Raman microscope for:

multi-user laboratories with varying requirements and levels of user experience.
industry facilities with recurring experimental situations and an emphasis on time-critical turnover.
Raman newcomers with advanced imaging requirements.
veteran Raman microscopists seeking the next performance benchmark.
researchers employing remote operation, such as in enclosed environments.

Key Benefits

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Specifications

In the alpha300 apyron, the entire workflow from system calibration through Raman measurements to data analysis is fully automated and can be completely remote-controlled. You never have to touch the microscope – except to change your sample.

Setup

TrueCal executes pre-configured calibration routines.
Laser safety class 1 (or 1M) compliant.
AutoBeam components for automatic beam path alignment include:
- AutoBeam objective turret: positions selected objective and compensates offsets.
- AutoBeam illumination selector: switches between illumination options.
- AutoBeam laser coupler: selects laser wavelength from UV to NIR.
- AutoBeam output coupler: connects and aligns selected spectrometer.
- AutoBeam calibration source: validates and calibrates spectrometer gratings.
- AutoBeam iris diaphragms: adjust illumination for best contrast and homogeneity.
- AutoBeam polarizer: operates polarizer and analyzer automatically.

Raman imaging

TruePower sets and determines absolute laser power with <0.1 mW accuracy.
Instrument (re-)positions sample automatically with motorized and piezo-driven scan stages.
Focus stabilization finds and actively maintains focus during the entire measurement.
Motorized objective turret includes precise offset-compensation – AFM/SNOM objective-compatible.
EasyLink handheld controller offers intuitive instrument operation.

Data processing and display

Suite FIVE software wizard guides the user through the processing of Raman spectra, from background reduction through image generation.
TrueComponent Analysis: automatically locates the sample components in an image and differentiates their individual spectra.
TrueMatch software identifies molecules by comparing measured spectra with existing databases.

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