WP 248 Raman Spectrometer

Eliminate fluorescence with this compact, high sensitivity 248 Raman spectrometer for research. Designed for use with a 248.6 nm compact NeCu laser in a free-space configuration, it also enables cost-effective application of UV resonance Raman.

Make it a complete, fully modular Raman setup:
• Designed for use with a Photon Systems 248.6 nm NeCu laser (compatible triggering accessory included)
• Add your own free space sampling optics, such as a parabolic reflector
• Spectrometer collects a collimated FOV using the integrated lens (user-changeable free space input available)
• Install our free ENLIGHTEN™ software or use our SDKs to write your own code

*Start and end wavenumber may be customized, but total range is fixed. Contact us for options.

Note: Specifications are subject to change based on available components & manufacturing data.

We offer three detector cooling options for the WP 248 Raman spectrometer, allowing you to balance your desired signal to noise and temperature stability against power draw and cost for maximum value:

• Ambient (-A): No detector cooling; follows temperature of environment
• TEC-regulated (-R): Detector is cooled externally to 10°C

Need advice? Contact us to discuss what’s best for your specific application.

Engineering Documents

• ENG-0001 > Spectrometer USB Interface Specification
• ENG-0034 > Feature Identification Device (FID) EEPROM Specification
• ENG-0126 > Raman Laser Safety Interlock Behavior
• ENG-0134 > Interchangeable Slit Exchange & Use (coming soon)
• ENG-0157 > Empirical Power Draw and Power Supply Guidance for OEMs

We’ve made it our mission to design compact, portable Raman without compromise – instruments that deliver superior sensitivity at a cost-effective price point. We place one of our own perfectly matched, patented volume phase holographic (VPH) gratings at the heart of every spectrometer. With uniform response and low loss, these gratings enable a compact and highly efficient all-transmission optical design that minimizes loss and maximizes stability for consistent, high-SNR spectra.

The pattern of peaks in a Raman spectrum is unique to the sample, providing a fingerprint which can be used to identify or analyze the material. The ‘fingerprint’ region up to 1500 cm^-1 is often enough to confirm identity, while the extended ‘functional’ region out to 3600 cm^-1 includes bands for additional, functional groups in a molecule. In addition to our standard models, we can design custom range spectrometers for OEMs. See below for common Raman spectral bands.

No other system configurations are available for the WP 248 Raman spectrometer at this time, although we do offer semi-integrated and fully integrated systems at other wavelengths. Explore our full family of Raman products.

No OEM models are available for the WP 248 Raman spectrometer at this time.

Choosing the right Raman wavelength for your application is a question of balancing sensitivity and selectivity. Although shorter wavelengths deliver the strongest Raman signal, fluorescence background can degrade signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) if the wrong wavelength is used. That’s why we offer wavelengths from 248-1064 nm, matching your specific needs and sample type to the best wavelength for the application. Explore our alternate wavelengths below. Still unsure of what you need? Contact us for a personal consultation or sample testing.

• Choosing a Portable Raman Spectrometer
  Why Wasatch for Raman? Learn the most important qualities in a portable Raman spectrometer, how they impact your research or product development, and how we deliver the sensitivity, reliability, configurability, ease of use, and data access you need.
• Raman: Wavelength Matters
  Learn how to choose the right excitation wavelength to achieve maximum signal and minimum noise, from 405-1064 nm, for a wide range of sample types.
• The Wasatch Advantage
  We’ve designed a spectrometer that maximizes efficiency at every step, to allow you to collect more light, keep more light, and detect more light. We'll show you how through its design.

• Advantages of UV Raman
  Exciting options for fluorescence suppression The trade off between signal strength and fluorescence background often dominates the choice of excitation wavelength for Raman spectroscopy. But what if fluorescence background could be eliminated entirely? UV Raman allows just that. In this application note, we’ll explore its advantages, the technical challenges it […]
• Designing Raman Solutions
  Our toolbox for Raman spectroscopy gives you the flexibility to optimize your application without compromising on performance or size. Explore the many options!
• Extending Raman’s Reach
  Learn how a reduction in spectrometer size need not mean a compromise in performance as compared to traditional benchtop Raman systems, thus expanding the possible applications served by Raman.