Andor Kymera 328i

Intelligent and Multi-modal Spectrograph

for Physical and Life Science

Key Specifications Key Applications

3 328 mm focal length 3 Raman & Luminescence/PL
3 F/4.1 aperture 3 Absorption/Transmission
3 Adaptive Focus (Patented) 3 SFG/SHG
3 Dual inputs and outputs 3 LIBS/OES
3 Quad grating turret & eXpressIDTM 3 Material Science
3 TruResTM technology 3 Chemistry & Catalysis
3 Plug-and-Play USB interface 3 Life Science/Biomedical

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 1 Adaptive Focus*
Adaptive Focus:
Automated scan provides
optimum focus
Automated optimization for the best quality of focus:

• Ensures the best resolution at any wavelength

• Automatic optimization when changing between
gratings, or cameras Out of
focus
• Software-controlled, easy to switch on and off when
required Best
focus
• No need for tedious adjustment of camera position at the Focusing
Mirror
exit ports Out of Position
focus
*Adaptive Focus Technology, patent WO2016012794 A3
Wavelength (nm)

2 TruRes TM
3 Quad Turret with RFID
Expand your system’s flexibility
True spectral resolution enhancement option
Combine up to 4 gratings for greater flexibility in one
• Better than 30% spectral resolution improvement single setup:
without the need to change grating or slit width • Spectral resolution: Choice of high, medium or low
• Expands the range of spectral resolutions accessible on a options
single setup at the touch of a button • Blaze: Choice of UV, Visible, NIR or SWIR options
• Superior discrimination of complex spectral features from • Mirror for microspectroscopy
UV to SWIR
eXpressIDTM: RFID –based intelligence ensures
• No mathematical spectral deconvolution required automatic recognition and upload of all important
turret parameters to the spectrograph.

TruResTM: Delivers enhanced spectral resolution

Without TruResTM With TruResTM Ne I 753.577 nm

Ne I 753.577 nm

Ne I 754.404 nm
Ne I 754.404 nm

Fully
Resolved
749 751 753 755 749 751 753 755
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Kymera 328i with 300 l/mm grating, iVac 316 with high resolution 15 µm pixels, full vertical binning.

4 Dual Input and Output Options 2

Convenient interfacing to complex experiments with multiple

light paths, greatly minimizes switching time between setups.

Dual port setups include various combinations of:

• CCD cameras for UV, Vis and NIR spectroscopy
• ICCD cameras for time-resolved measurements from UV to
NIR
• Exit slits for monochromator tuneable light source
• Fibre coupling at exit port to deliver output light/signal to
another part of experiment

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Features and Benefits

Feature Benefit

Ideal combination for a wide range of applications ranging from luminescence/

328 mm focal length, F/4.1 aperture photoluminescence spectroscopy to more demanding, higher resolution Raman spectroscopy
or plasma studies.
Adaptive Focus (patented) Intelligent and user-friendly interface for uncompromised spectral resolution performance.
Intuitive, rapid and fully user-controlled option for greater than 30% true spectral resolution
enhancement at the touch of a button.
TruResTM
Enhance the discrimination power of your spectrograph without tedious grating or grating turret
change.
Seamless field-upgradability with precise indexing interface and user-friendly hatch access.
Quad-grating turret with eXpressIDTM RFID
Automatic gratings recognition with embedded RFID tags - minimum user interaction.
technology
Maximum resolution and band-pass flexibility.
Toroidal optics enable multi-track fiber detection and excellent sample image relay from a
Astigmatism-corrected optical design
microscope at the grating ‘0’ order.
High accuracy direct-drive delivers superb single-grating and grating-to-grating center
Robust on-axis wavelength drive
wavelength repeatability down to 4 and 10 pm respectively.
Extended wavelength coverage when combining Andor UV-NIR CCD, EMCCD, ICCD and
Dual outputs
InGaAs cameras. Slit option for monochromator operation.
Great setup flexibility for complex, multi-samples or multi-light path experiments based on
Dual input ports spectroscopy modalities combining for example Raman, Fluorescence, Optical Emission
Spectroscopy (OES), Absorption or Second Harmonic Generation (SHG).
USB interface Plug-and-play connectivity, ideal for laptop operation alongside Andor USB cameras.
Adjustable height feet and choice of direct, lens relay, or cage system-based interfaces.
Seamless connection to microscopes 15 mm wide-aperture input slit for extended sample image relay and spectral analysis
through the same optical path.
Protected silver-coated optics option Most efficient for NIR/SWIR detection when used in conjunction with Andor InGaAs cameras.

Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated instrument Individually characterized spectrograph-detector systems for out-of-the box operation.

High repetition rate shutter 10 Hz continuous operation and 40 Hz burst mode for ultrafast acquisition.
Simultaneous control of Andor cameras, spectrographs and a wide range of microscopes and
µ-Manager software integration accessories through 1 single software platform. Dedicated, user-friendly spectrum handling
interface.
Integrated in EPICS •20 Integration and operation at EPICS-based large research facilities.

µ-Manager and Microspectroscopy

User-friendly simultaneous access to

Andor Kymera spectrographs, low-
light spectroscopy cameras and a wide
range of microscopes and microscope
accessories.

Andor’s dedicated interface allows

seamless spectral acquisition, display
and manipulation, as well as facilitating
‘spectral’ mapping sequences with
advanced metadata handling.

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Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customise the Kymera 328i: 1

4
3 2
Resolution Boost
2
Quad Turret

On-axis Rotation

Auto Focus

1 Detector 1

2 Detector 2
1

1 Chassis configuration
a) Select combination of input and output ports (see page 5 for available options).
b) Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver-coated optics available on
request for NIR detection).
c) Select purge port option (for improved detection down to 180 nm). Shutter for background acquisition and protection
of the detector.

2 Resolution & band-pass

Select gratings and detector to fulfil resolution and wavelength requirements.

3 Input light coupling interface

Refer to accessory tree for available configurations (direct coupling, fibre coupling or 3rd party hardware connectivity).

4 2nd exit port configuration

Refer to accessory tree for available configurations, including camera flanges.

5 Software interface
Select either state-of-the-art Solis software or Software Development Kit (SDK) option – please refer to the appropriate
section for further information.

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Step 1 - Chassis Configuration
Ordering Information
Side input Direct input Direct output Side output Motorized port
Model
port port port port selection

KYMERA-328i-A Manual slit - Camera - -

KYMERA-328i-B1 Manual slit - Camera Manual slit P

KYMERA-328i-B2 Manual slit - Camera Camera P

KYMERA-328i-C Manual slit Manual slit Camera - P

KYMERA-328i-D1 Manual slit Manual slit Camera Manual slit P

KYMERA-328i-D2 Manual slit Manual slit Camera Camera P

KYMERA-328i-xx-SIL Protected silver-coated optics options for models shown above (replace x with relevant model number)

Optical Coatings Reflectivity Graph

100

Standard systems use Al + MgF2 coated

optics. Protected silver optics are also
95
available on request for maximum efficiency
in the NIR region - recommended for
working with Andor iDus InGaAs detectors
90
or IR single-point detectors, such as MCT,
Reflectivity (%)

PbS and InSb.

85
When choosing protected silver coatings,
Protected Silver Optics
it is strongly recommended to also order
Aluminium & MgF2
protected silver-coated gratings for
80
maximum efficiency throughout the system.

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200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

Wavelength (nm)

Chassis Accessories
USB Cable (Standard)
I2C option via camera
Additional Grating Turret •1

(SR-ASZ-10398)
Purge Connector
(SR-ASM-8040)
iStar CCD and sCMOS I2C to BNC
shutter cable (ELC-05323)

TruResTM option*
Direct input: SR-IRIS-DIR
Side input: SR-IRIS-SIDE
Shutters•2 * Not field upgradeable - please
Side input: SR-SHT-9006 contact your local Andor
(or SR-SHT-9006-FIELD for field upgrade only) representative for information
Adjustable feet (standard, set of 4)
Direct input: SR-SHT-9007
(or SR-SHT-9007-FIELD for field upgrade only) 6 mm spacer kit (set of 4 fixed
spacers, SR-ASM-0098)

Nominal optical Optical height adjustment

Adjustable feet set
height range
142.6 – 148.6 mm (standard SR-ASM-0098:
142.6 mm
feet) 6 mm spacer set

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Step 2a - Choosing The Right Platform vs Dispersion Requirements

Recommended Spectral Range - Kymera Gratings

Resolution calculator
andor.com/calculators

Green
Aberration-free region
Orange
Possible impact on
system resolution
Red
Likely impact on
system resolution

Czerny-Turner spectrographs are designed to provide the best optical performance for a range of grating angles as
reflected on the green parts of the graph above. Outside this range, the spectral lines may exhibit a degree of optical
aberration (such as coma), which will become more prominent at the steeper angles. These configurations are reflected by
the orange to red scales on the graph. In these regions, consideration should be given to higher spectrograph focal length
models with lower groove density gratings to achieve the desired resolution.

Grating (l/mm)

150 300 600 1200 1800 (Holo) 2400 (Holo)

Kymera 193i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5 902 445 215 98 56 46•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5 1.96 0.96 0.47 0.21 0.12 0.10•6

Kymera 328i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5 542 268 131 61 41 29•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5 0.880.62 0.440.31 0.210.15 0.100.07 0.060.04 0.050.04•6

Shamrock 500i
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5 357 177 86 40 26 19•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5 0.52 0.26 0.13 0.06 0.04 0.03•6

Shamrock 750
Bandpass (nm)•3,•5 242 120 59 28 18 14•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5 0.35 0.18 0.09 0.04 0.03 0.02•6

Where aberration is a concern for a particular experimental set-up, the table above shows resolution and band-pass
performance for a variety of alternative configurations. This should be used in conjunction with the graph above to assist in
selecting the most appropriate spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the risk
of potential aberration.

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Step 2b - Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution and Band-pass
The Kymera 328i features an on-axis, quadruple grating turret, designed to offer flexibility and control
over your choice and interchange of gratings. The ‘Quad’ grating turret can be easily and speedily
removed, and replaced by an alternative turret with new gratings. The intelligent design of the 328i with
xPressIDTM RFID technology, means that only a simple offset adjustment is required once the new turret
and gratings are added. The 328i is shipped with the grating turret already in place, ensuring your system
is ready for use straight out of the box. Additional grating turrets are available with up to four pre-installed
gratings (see below for details). If the grating you require is not on the list, please contact Andor for further
details. Additional grating turrets (part number SR-ASZ-10398) can also be supplied on request.

Nominal Peak Maximum

Bandpass Resolution Andor
Lines/mm Blaze (nm) dispersion efficiency recommended
(nm)•3,•7 (nm)•4,•7,•10 part number
(nm/mm)•7 (%) wavelength [nm] •9

150 300 19.70 545 0.890.62 72 SR-GRT-0150-0300

150 500 19.60 542 0.880.62 73 SR-GRT-0150-0500

150 800 19.50 539 0.880.62 80 SR-GRT-0150-0800 6820

150 1250 19.30 534 0.870.61 84 SR-GRT-0150-1250

150 2000 18.90 523 0.850.60 88 SR-GRT-0150-2000

300 300 9.80 271 0.440.31 88 SR-GRT-0300-0300

300 500 9.71 268 0.440.31 81 SR-GRT-0300-0500

300 1000 9.46 262 0.430.30 72 SR-GRT-0300-1000 3410

300 1200 9.34 258 0.420.29 92 SR-GRT-0300-1200

300 1700 9.00 249 0.410.29 89 SR-GRT-0300-1700

600 300 4.83 134 0.220.15 84 SR-GRT-0600-0300

600 500 4.73 131 0.210.15 72 SR-GRT-0600-0500

600 1000 4.38 121 0.200.14 72 SR-GRT-0600-1000

1705
600 1200 4.20 116 0.190.13 88 SR-GRT-0600-1200

1900 3.39 94 0.150.11 •9

600 88 SR-GRT-0600-1900
(@1600)•8 3.78 105 0.170.12

830 820 3.08 85 0.140.10 87 SR-GRT-0830-0820

1230
830 1200 2.68 74 0.120.08 83 SR-GRT-0830-1200

1200 300 2.33 64 0.100.07 72 SR-GRT-1200-0300

1200 500 2.19 61 0.100.07 81 SR-GRT-1200-0500

1000 1.62 45 0.070.05 •9

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1200 SR-GRT-1200-1000
850
(@ 800)•8 1.89 52 0.090.06 69

Holographic
1200 2.19 61 0.100.07 81 SR-GRT-1200-EH*
(500 nm peak)

Holographic
1800 1.30 36 0.060.04 70 SR-GRT-1800-DH
(250 nm peak)
570
Holographic
1800 1.52 42 0.070.05 62 SR-GRT-1800-FH
(380 nm peak)

2400 300 1.05 29 0.050.04 68 SR-GRT-2400-0300

Holographic
2400 1.12 31 0.050.04 68 SR-GRT-2400-BH
(220 nm peak) 425
Holographic
2400 0.95 26 0.040.03 73 SR-GRT-2400-GH
(400 nm peak)

Mirror UV-VIS - - - - SR-GRT-MR-AL+MGF2

-
Mirror VIS-NIR - - - - SR-GRT-MR-SILVER

*Option for minimized scattered light.

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Step 2c - Selecting The Correct Grating Efficiency Option
All graphs shown below represent efficiency for 45° polarisation

150 l/mm - Ruled 300 l/mm - Ruled

100 100
2000 nm 300 nm 1200 nm
90 1250 nm 90
800 nm 500 nm
80 300 nm 80 1700 nm
70 70

ciency (%)
ciency (%)

60 60

Efficiency
Efficiency

50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
1000 nm
10 10
500 nm
0 0
200 500 800 1100 1400 1700 2000 2300 200 500 800 1100 1400 1700 2000 2300
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

600 l/mm - Ruled

100 1200 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic
100
90 300 nm 1900 nm Holographic (EH)
90 500 nm
80 500 nm Optimised for 360 - 920 nm
80 300 nm
70
ciency (%)

1200 nm 70
ncy (%)

60 60
Efficiency

Efficiency

50 50 1000 nm
40 1000 nm
40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0

200 500 800 1100 1400 1700 2000 2300 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800

Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

1705 2070 850 1035

1800 l/mm - Holographic 2400 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

100 100
90 Holographic (GH)
Holographic (FH) 90
Optimised for 250 - 800 nm
80 Optimised for 360 - 1100 nm 80
Holographic (BH)
70 Holographic (DH) 70 Optimised for 190 - 800 nm
ciency (%)

ciency (%)

60 Optimised for 190 - 800 nm 60

Efficiency

Efficiency

50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20 300 nm
10 10
0 0
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 200 350 500 650 800 950
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

570 690 425 520

Important Consideration
System throughput is dependent on the grating’s angle of operation and may decrease with higher grating operating angles.

Need to have maximum collection efficiency in the NIR/SWIR? All gratings are also available with protected silver coating.
Please contact your local representative for further information.

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Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
How to customize the Kymera 328i (Side Entrance Port): Side input port (applicable to all models)

Neutral Density Filters•12

Long Pass Filters•12
Short Pass Filters•12
Raman Edge Filters•12
8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 xDimensions:
512 sensor Diameter 25 mm/ 1” (25.4 mm),
Filter Wheel Assembly
Spacer (Standard)
(ACC-SR-ASZ-7006)
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD max thickness 5 mm

Fixed FC Fixed SMA Motorized Slit Assembly•13 Wide Aperture Slit Manual Slit Assembly•13 X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Fibre Adapter Fibre Adapter (SR-ASZ-0035) (SR-ASZ-0086) (Standard) Adapter
(SR-ASM-8011) (ACC-SR-ASM-8003) inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) (See page 12 Section B:
Cover Plate Cover Plate Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

SMA Fibre
(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004) Cover Plate for Motorized Slit Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039) (See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers) (See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)

F/# Matcher for X Adjustable Fibre Adapter, Fixed Fibre Adapter, X-Y Adjustable Optical Cage F-Mount 1.5” Flange Adapter C-Mount Adapter Pen-Ray Lamp Mount
NA = 0.22 Fibre Ferrule Input Ferrule Input Fibre Adapter System Adapter Camera Lens for Newport Oriel (SR-ASM-0021) (SR-ASM-0014)
(SR-ASM-0039)•11 (SR-ASM-8006) (SR-ASM-8001) (See page 11 Section C: (SR-ASM-0065) Adapter Accessories
X-Y fibre couplers (SR-ASM-0013) (SR-ASM-0002)
with slit assembly)

SMA Adapter FC Adapter Fibre Ferrule Cage System Pen-Ray Lamp•12

for F/# Matcher for F/# Matcher (SR-OPT-80XX)•12 (Please refer Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
(SR-ASM-0041) (SR-ASM-0064)•12 to Thorlabs or F-Mount Lens•12 Ar, Kr, Ne
Linos catalogue)

Cage system microscope flange SR-ASZ-0079 C-Mount Lens

SMA - SMA Fibre
(TR-XXXX-CAGE-ADP)•12 Optical Relay (OL-XXXX-XXX)•12
(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)
(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

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Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
How to customize the Kymera 328i (Direct Entrance Port):

Direct input port (applicable to C & D models)

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor

Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Fixed FC Fixed SMA Motorized Slit Assembly•13 Wide Aperture Slit Manual Slit Assembly•13 X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Fibre Adapter Fibre Adapter (SR-ASZ-0032) (SR-ASZ-0095) (Standard) Adapter
(SR-ASM-8011) (ACC-SR-ASM-8003) inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) (See page 12 Section B:
Cover Plate Cover Plate Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

SMA Fibre
(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)
Cover Plate for Motorized Slit Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers) (See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)

F/# Matcher for X Adjustable Fibre Fixed Fibre X-Y Adjustable Optical Cage F-Mount 1.5” Flange C-Mount Adapter Pen-Ray Lamp
NA = 0.22 Fibre Adapter, Adapter, Fibre Adapter System Adapter Camera Lens Adapter for (SR-ASM-0021) Mount
(SR-ASM-0038)•11 Ferrule Input Ferrule Input (See page 12 Section (SR-ASM-0065) Adapter Newport Oriel (SR-ASM-0014)
(SR-ASM-8006) (SR-ASM-8001) C: (SR-ASM-0013) Accessories
(SR-ASM-0002)
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

SMA Adapter FC Adapter Cage System F-Mount

for F/# Matcher for F/# Fibre Ferrule (Please refer Lens•12 Pen-Ray
(SR-ASM-0041) Matcher (SR-OPT-80XX)•12 to Thorlabs or Lamp•12
(SR- Linos catalogue) Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
ASM-0064)•12 Ar, Kr, Ne

SMA - SMA Fibre

(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004) Cage system microscope SR-ASZ-0079 C-Mount Lens
(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039) flange Optical Relay (OL-XXXX-
(TR-XXXX-CAGE-ADP)•12 XXX)•12

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Step 4 - Cameras and Output Port Flanges
How to customize the Kymera 328i: Side Output Port (Applicable to B and D models)

Spacer
(Standard with B1 and D1 models)

8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor

Direct and Side
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Detector Output Port

Manual Adjustable Slit Output Port X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter Multi-channel
Assembly•13 Motorized Slit Assembly•13 (See page 12 Section B: Detector Flange
(Standard) (SR-ASZ-0036) Direct X-Y fibre couplers) (MFL-SR-CCD
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) To be ordered separately,
Multi-channel Detector one per output port as
Cover Plate Cover Plate
Flange required)
to Slit Adapter Plate•14 Suitable for Newton CCD iKon-M Mounting Flange
(ACC-MEC-09741) & EMCCD, iDus CCD & (MFL-SR-IKON-M)
InGaAs, iVac. iXon ULTRA Mounting Flange
Suitable for iStar on side (MFL-SR-IXON)
output port (use MFL-SR- iStar Mounting Flange (direct output
ISTAR-DIRECT for direct port) (MFL-SR-ISTAR-DIRECT)
output port). ZL41 Wave Mounting Flange
(MFL-SR-ZYLA)
Cover Plate for Cover Plate for
Manual Adjustable Marana Mounting Flange
Manual Adjustable Slit Motorized Slit Assembly
Slit Assembly•13 (MFL-KY-MARANA)
Assembly (See page 12 Section A:
(SR-ASZ-0030) inc 6 x 4 mm (Note: Ø 32 mm aperture cover slit
(See page 12 Section A: Slit Covers)
(W x H) cover Plate recommended to avoid vignetting
Slit Covers)
for larger sensor of the Marana)

Optical Cage
Cover Plate for
C-Mount Adapter System Adapter X-Y Adjustable Fibre
Manual Adjustable Slit Assembly
(SR-ASM-0021) (SR-ASM-0065) Adapter,
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)
(See page 12 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

Cage System
(Please refer
to Thorlabs or Linos catalogue)
Note: a flange MUST be ordered separately for any configuration involving a multichannel or InGaAs detector.

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Step 4A: Slit Covers Step 4B - X-Y Fibre Coupler (with NO slit)
Size Motorised Slit Manual Slit SMA-Ferrule SR-OPT-80XX
Ferrule SR-ASM-8057
Spacer Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yy-
6 x 4 mm (W x H) SR-ASM-0016•14 SR-ASM-0025 DIRECT-APT
Spectrograph
6 x 6 mm (W x H) SR-ASM-0017 SR-ASM-0026 input port SMA-SMA fibre
6 x 8 mm (W x H) SR-ASM-0010 SR-ASM-0027 SMA SMA: SR-ASM-8054
SR-ASM-8054
Filter wheel Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yy-
(if applicable) DIRECT-APT
6 x 14 mm (W x H) SR-ASM-0011 SR-ASM-0029•14

Ø 27 mm SR-ASM-0072•15 SR-ASM-0100•15 8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor

FC-FC fibre
(Ø 32 mm
FC LowestSR-ASM-8053
Noise Imaging EMCCD
SR-ASM-0107 SR-ASM-0106 Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yy-
aperture) DIRECT-APT

FC/APC-FC/APC fibre
FC/APC SR-ASM-8055
Upgrade to other fibre interface: ACC-yy-
DIRECT-APT

Where yy = SMA, FC, FC/APC or FERRULE

Step 4C - X-Y Fibre Coupler (with slit assembly)

Spacer SMA-Ferrule SR-OPT-

Slit 80XX
Slit cover SR-ASM-0072 (motorised
Spectrograph (manual, motorised, & wide-aperture slit) SR-ASM-0100 Ferrule SR-ASM-8069 Upgrade to other fibre
input port wide-aperture) (manual slit) interface:
Filter wheel ACC-zz-SLIT-APT
(if applicable)
SMA-SMA fibre
SMA SR-ASM-8052
Upgrade to other fibre
interface:
ACC-zz-SLIT-APT

FC SR-ASM-8056 FC-FC fibre

Notes:
• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0100 Upgrade to other fibre
• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0072 interface:
• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0106 (Marana sCMOS) ACC-zz-SLIT-APT
• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0107 (Marana sCMOS)
Where zz = SMA, FC or FERRULE, option not available

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Step 5 - Selecting A Software Option
The Kymera 328i requires at least one of the following software options:
1 - Solis Spectroscopy A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (8, 8.1, 10 and 11) offering rich
functionality for data acquisition and processing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories
simultaneous control. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing, display and export.
2 - Standalone Solis Spectroscopy GUI for standalone spectrograph operation.
3 - Kymera and Shamrock SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of Kymera and
Shamrock spectrographs from your own application. Compatible as 32-bit and 64-bit libraries for Windows (8, 8.1, 10 and
11). Compatible with C/C++, C#, VB.NET and LabVIEW for Windows/Linux.

Solis Spectroscopy: Dedicated spectroscopy acquisition software

Wavelength selection and step-and-glue Real Time Control

Set the wavelength of interest by dragging slider or

typing the desired value. For step-and-glue, select
wavelength range for extended bandpass and high
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
resolution acquisition.
(a) Slit drive: Control the spectrograph slit width - drag
blades on icon or type in required slit width
Exposure time (b) Adaptive focus: Used for automatic fine focus
optimization
(c) Turning mirror: Used to select the appropriate exit port
(d) Grating turret: Used for setting grating turret to a new
position and bringing desired grating in the optical path -
just click on the desired grating
Set the exposure time for the detector - quick access (e) Shutter: Synchronization mode selection for shutter
for easy acquisition optimization. operation
(f) Filter wheel: Used to select a particular filter on the filter
wheel - just click on the desired filter position
(g) TruResTM: Used for spectral resolution enhancement
- simply type in the setting that is best suited to the
resolution target.

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Product Dimensions
13.5 [0.531] DEEP ATTACHMENT
3.543 TO DIRECT EXIT

2.047
52.0
Dimensions in mm [inches]

9.152 ±0.118
232.5 ±3.0

5.665 ±0.118

5.665 ±0.118
143.9 ±3.0

143.9 ±3.0
71.6
326.1 2.820 VIEW A
12.839 20.6°

131.6 20.0
4 OFF M4 TAPPED
ATTACHMENT TO SIDE EXIT 5.181 0.787

1.503
38.2 NITROGEN PURGE
1/8" NPT PLUG
5.665 ±0.118
143.9 ±3.0

38.2
1.503

E
NC
TA
14.863

12.835

DIS
377.5

326.0

0.748
10.0

19.0
13.0

FOC 4
AL
0.394

10.0
0.39
0
TURRET LID 0.512
SLIT BLADE LOCATION

0
17.6
0.416

0.694
10.6

A
5.665 ±0.118
143.9 ±3.0

202.6
7.978

308.6
106.6 12.151
4.198 396.6
15.615

Shutter Specifications
40 Hz - burst; 10 Hz -
Maximum repetition rate
sustained

Minimum open/close time 6 ms

Minimum lifetime 1 Million cycles

Standard configuration shown with
manual slit on input, CCD flange on
straight output. Optical Property
Weight: 18 kg [ 39.7 lbs] approx Focal plane size (mm, W x H) 30 x 14
Optical Axis
Standard feet: Nominal optical axis height: 143.9 mm +/- 3.0 mm, Grating size (mm) 68 x 68
increments of 6 mm with stackable spacer kit (SR-ASM-0098).
Stray light •16
1 nm from laser 3.8 x 10-4
10 nm from laser 4.7 x 10-5
Connecting to the Kymera 328i 20 nm from laser 8.9 x 10-6

Magnification 1.1:1
USB Control
Connector type: USB ‘B’ type
Wavelength Drive Performance
I2C Connector
For connection to camera/detector via I2C connection Wavelength accuracy center •17 0.04 nm
(replaces USB cable connection to spectrograph).
Wavelength repeatability •18
Shutter Control Single grating 4 pm
Connector type: BNC Female, 50 Ω Grating-to-grating 10 pm

Wavelength Side Accuracy

Wavelength side accuracy •19 0.2 nm

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Physics & Optics rely on the capture and analysis of optical and chemical signatures with a high degree of
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Andor’s range of detectors offer a wide range of sensitivity, time-resolution and sensor formats to best suit
specific experimental conditions from UV to SWIR, nanosecond to hours time resolution, high photon flux to
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High Sensitivity & Dynamic Range ns to µs Time-Resolution

3 Long exposure 3 Nanosecond gating

3 High sensitivity UV-SWIR 3 High sensitivity down to single photon
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3 High resolution matrix

iDus CCD & InGaAs | Newton CCD & EM iStar CCD & sCMOS

kHz Spectral Rates Extended Multi-fibre Spectroscopy

3 µs to ms time-resolution 3 Large area sensors

3 High sensitivity down to single photon 3 Ultrafast sCMOS and EMCCD options
3 High resolution matrix 3 High sensitivity down to single photon

Newton CCD & EMCCD | iXon EMCCD | iKon-M CCD | iXon EMCCD | ZL41 Wave sCMOS
ZL41 Wave sCMOS | Marana sCMOS | Marana sCMOS | iStar CCD & sCMOS

Learn more about our detector range here.

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Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice Items shipped with your spectrograph:
1. In the case of a multiple grating turret order, please specify desired grating configuration for each turret. 1x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
2. Shutter operation can be achieved directly through the I2C interface between cameras and spectrograph, or 1x Power supply (+24V, 5A) with 3 m mains cable
through a BNC-to-SMB cable when the spectrograph is operated through USB. 1x I2C to I2C cable
3. Typical values quoted with 27.6 mm wide CCD, e.g. Newton DU940. 1x Andor user guides in electronic format
4. Typical values quoted with 10 μm slit and 13.5 μm pixel CCD, e.g. Newton DU940. Illustrates resolutions 1x Individual system performance booklet
achievable with iris opening range (optional). 1x Solis software or SDK in electronic format
(if requested at time of order)
5. Typical values quoted at 500 nm centre wavelength.
1x hex key set (2 mm, 3 mm and 5 mm)
6. Typical values quoted at 300 nm centre wavelength.
7. Typical values quoted at maximum efficiency wavelength or blaze wavelength unless otherwise stated. Regulatory Compliance
8. Wavelength within the recommended operating spectral region. Compliant with the requirements of the EU EMC and
9. Indicative values; the working range of these gratings is principally in the region where optical aberrations may LVD Directives, compliant with the international EMC
alter the system resolution performance quoted. and safety standards IEC 61326-1 and IEC 61010-1,
10. Useful signal is assumed to be imaged on the entire height of a 6.9 mm sensor (i.e. Newton DU940) and fully and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
vertically binned. Minimum Computer Requirements:
11. Please refer to F/# matcher specification sheet for magnification considerations. • 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core
12. Please refer to the local sales representative or website for further information on available options and processor
complimentary accessories. • 2 GB RAM
13. Slit widths range from 10 μm to 2.5 mm. • 250 MB free hard disc to install software (at
14. Provided as standard. least 1 GB recommended for data spooling)
• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable of
15. Recommended for use with fibre-optics and C-mount accessories.
sustained rate of 40 MB/s
16. Measured with a 633 nm laser and a 1200 l/mm grating for Full Vertical Binning (FVB) on a 6.9 mm high sensor, • Windows (8.1, 10 and 11)
and a 1 mm strip vertically centred on the optical axis.
17. Average measurements using > 30 calibration lines, covering the recommended grating angle operating range
with a 1200 l/mm grating.
18. The standard deviation of 20 measurements of a peak’s centre-of-mass position: - each measurement is taken
after switching back and forth between a given centre wavelength and a lower or higher centre wavelength
(single grating) or between two gratings set at the same centre wavelength (grating-to-grating).
19. Side accuracy measured using a 27.6 mm wide sensor, reflecting the dispersion calibration and step-and-glue
accuracy.
20. Only Andor CCD platforms (e.g. Newton, iDus, iKon) can be controlled in conjunction with Kymera and Shamrock
spectrographs in EPICS software.

Operating and Storage Conditions Power Requirements Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• Operating Temperature: stable ambient • 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz
LabVIEW is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
between 0°C to 30°C • Max. power consumption: 21 W (10 Hz
• Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing) shutter and grating turret operation) MATLAB is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C
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