Fluorescence Measurements with the AvaFluorimeter
A benchtop fluorimeter system provides for the ability to scan across wavelengths of excitation in order to find optimal excitation and emission combinations for fluorescent samples. A common limitation of fiber optic spectroscopy systems is that they typically only allow for isolating excitation wavelengths one at a time using bandpass or other optical filters. Fluorescence scientists commonly prefer to scan different excitation wavelengths. The new AvaFluorimeter Accessory combines the flexibility of a fiber optic monochromator with a high powered Xenon source (Avalight-XE-Mini-HP) and sample chamber (CUV-DA) to provide the functionality of a benchtop fluorimeter at a fraction of the cost. The cuvette holder can be substituted for any of our fluorescence fiber optic probes such as the FCR-UVIR 200/600-2-IND ½” industrial fluorescence probe.
The AvaFluorimeter* solution features a manual operated monochromator from Optometrics, our AvaLight-XE-Mini-HP high powered Xenon source and a direct attached cuvette holder into one integrated module. The system can be attached via a single fiber optic cable to any of Avantes AvaSpec instruments.
*Available for North America Only
Product Specifications
Excitation wavelength range: 200-700 nm (0.5 nm steps)
Fiber optic connections: SMA 905
Sample compartment type: 1 cm cuvette
Sampling geometry: Orthogonal
Xenon source wavelength range: 200-1100 nm
Xenon source optical power: 6W maximum
Xenon Source power: 12VDC
Wavelength adjustment: Manual knob
Sample spectra achieved using AvaFluorimeter accessory
The following spectra were taken with an AvaSpec-ULS2048CL-EVO spectrometer with a 100 micron replaceable slit and the UA (300 groove/mm) broadband grating.