Atomfair GM 386 Grating Monochromator
Product Overview
The Atomfair GM 386 belongs to the category of monochromators and spectrometers, featuring manual scanning mode with wavelength reading via a scale and drum wheel. It boasts user-friendly operation, convenient reading, high practicality, and reliable performance. Designed specifically for educational and research scenarios, this instrument allows students to deepen their understanding and memory of relevant optical and spectroscopic knowledge through hands-on operation. It is an ideal choice that combines practical application value with excellent teaching utility, catering to the dual needs of experimental operations and knowledge dissemination.
Key Features
- Manual scanning design for intuitive hands-on operation, enhancing user engagement and operational familiarity
- Precise wavelength reading via scale and drum wheel, ensuring convenient and accurate data acquisition
- Broad spectral scanning range (200nm-800nm) to meet diverse spectroscopic analysis requirements
- Continuously adjustable slit (0-2mm) with high indication accuracy (0.01mm), enabling precise control of light input
- High wavelength accuracy (±0.4nm) and repeatability (0.2nm) for reliable and consistent experimental results
- Compact overall dimensions and stable structure, suitable for laboratory bench placement and daily use
- Excellent combination of practicality and teaching value, applicable to both scientific research and educational scenarios
Technical Specifications
| No. | Item | Parameters |
| 1 | Focal Length | 300mm |
| 2 | Relative Aperture | D/F=1/7 |
| 3 | Scanning Range | 200nm-800nm |
| 4 | Slit | 0-2mm continuously adjustable, indication accuracy 0.01mm, height 10mm |
| 5 | Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.4nm |
| 6 | Wavelength Repeatability | 0.2nm |
| 7 | Overall Dimensions | 360mm×250mm×160mm |
| 8 | Weight | 20kg |
Applications
The Atomfair GM 386 Grating Monochromator is widely applicable in scenarios related to spectroscopic analysis, including but not limited to:
- Basic and advanced spectroscopic experiments in university and college laboratories
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of material spectra in scientific research institutions
- Optical characteristic detection of materials in industrial quality control (customizable for specific industrial needs)
- Teaching demonstrations and student practice in fields such as optics, chemistry, and material science
- Research projects involving spectral measurement and analysis of light sources and samples
Target Users
This product is specifically tailored for user groups with spectroscopic analysis and teaching needs, including:
- Universities, colleges, and vocational schools with related majors (optics, chemistry, material science, etc.)
- Scientific research institutes and laboratories engaged in optical and spectroscopic research
- Industrial enterprises with material spectral detection requirements
- Educational training institutions providing experimental teaching of spectroscopy
Product Assurance
The Atomfair GM 386 Grating Monochromator is manufactured in strict accordance with industrial standards, undergoing rigorous quality inspection and performance testing before leaving the factory. We provide comprehensive after-sales service and technical support to ensure that you can use the product with confidence. For customized needs or technical inquiries, please feel free to contact our professional team.
If you’re interested, have any questions, or have specific customization requirements, please feel free to contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
How does the manual wavelength reading via scale and drum wheel affect measurement accuracy compared to digital monochromators?
The GM 386 achieves a wavelength accuracy of ±0.4 nm and repeatability of 0.2 nm through its manual scale and drum wheel design, which is suitable for educational and basic research applications where hands-on operation reinforces understanding of spectroscopic principles. For applications requiring automated data logging or higher throughput, a digital monochromator would be necessary.
What are the mounting and optical alignment requirements for integrating the GM 386 monochromator into an existing optical setup?
With overall dimensions of 360 mm × 250 mm × 160 mm and a weight of 20 kg, the GM 386 is designed for stable bench-top placement. The entrance slit is continuously adjustable from 0 to 2 mm with 0.01 mm indication accuracy and a height of 10 mm. Standard laboratory optical rails or breadboards can be used with appropriate adapters; the source does not specify native mounting threads, so custom fixtures may be required.
What handling considerations apply to the manually adjustable slit and wavelength mechanism of the GM 386?
The slit is continuously adjustable from 0 to 2 mm with an indication accuracy of 0.01 mm and a height of 10 mm. Users should make adjustments gently to avoid damaging the micrometer-style mechanism. Wavelength is read via a scale and drum wheel, requiring careful visual alignment to achieve the specified ±0.4 nm accuracy and 0.2 nm repeatability.
The Atomfair GM 386 Grating Monochromator is a manually operated, 300mm focal length instrument with a 200-800nm scanning range, ±0.4nm wavelength accuracy, and a continuously adjustable 0-2mm slit with 0.01mm indication accuracy, designed for educational and research spectroscopy applications.
Positive
- High wavelength accuracy and repeatability: With ±0.4nm wavelength accuracy and 0.2nm repeatability, the instrument delivers reliable and consistent spectral data for quantitative and qualitative analysis in teaching and research settings.
- Precise slit control: The continuously adjustable slit (0-2mm) with 0.01mm indication accuracy allows fine control of light input, essential for optimizing resolution and throughput in various spectroscopic experiments.
Trade-offs
- Manual scanning operation: The manual scanning mode requires direct operator intervention for wavelength selection and reading, which may limit throughput and automation in high-sample-count or time-sensitive measurements.
- Limited spectral range: The 200-800nm scanning range restricts use to UV-Vis applications, excluding near-infrared or other extended spectral regions that may be required for certain advanced analyses.
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