Spectrometer Features 
- Measurements in the 200-1150nm wavelength regions
- 15 standard models with options for customized wavelength ranges
- For process, lab, and field applications
- Signal: noise = 1000:1
- High-speed 16-bit electronics for fast data acquisition
- 1x3x5 inch enclosure allows for eXtreme portablity
- New! low power consumption for 2x longer lifetime on tablets/laptops
- Great for OEM applications with SDK included FREE
BLUE-Wave compact spectrometer just 1x3x5 inches!! Compare the size with the BLACK-Comet
The StellarNet BLUE-Wave miniature spectrometers are fiber optically coupled instruments with a wide selection of models for measurements in 200-1150nm wavelength ranges.
Various models provide a choice of grating range and slit resolutions. Larger slits offer increased light sensitivity. New and improved electronics with a high speed 16-bit digitizer allows for fast data acquisition and a signal to noise of 1000:1!
Ruggedized– The detachable spectrograph assembly and control electronics are protected inside a rugged metal enclosure, suitable for portable, process, lab, and field applications.
Multi-unit connection (up to 8) can be daisy chained together and are able to run simultaneously.
USB Powered – BLUE-Wave miniature spectrometers can be powered directly from your PC USB-2 port. A single strand fiber optic cable or probe assembly delivers input via standard SMA 905 fiber optic connector with a choice of cable lengths. The spectrograph optics are exceptionally robust in a vibration tolerant modular design, with no moving parts.
Onboard Memory with pre-set calibrations and spectrometer settings and snap shot memory to provide instantaneous spectral image from the highly sensitive CMOS or CCD with 2048.
High Speed Electronic Interface can be attached directly to a computers USB port for high speed data transfer.
Many Options & Upgrades– The BLUE-Wave spectrometer platform supports a variety of options and upgrades such as detector amplification lens upgrades, TTL triggering options, zAP1 electronics upgrade for increased dynamic range, burst acquisition, and zAP2 WiFi upgrade. See more information below under BLUE-Wave options. ContactUs@StellarNet.us for more info.
BLUE-Wave Technical Specifications
(1) zAP1 Electronics Upgrade (2) zAP2 Wifi + Applications Processor Upgrade with SpectraWiz Mobile Software (3) SMART-Control Interface
Optical resolution: see model
Detector type: CMOS/CCD or PDA, 2k/3k pixels
Detector range: 200-1150nm
Pixel size: 14 x 200um (CMOS/CCD) or 7 x 200um (PDA)
Diffraction Gratings: Holographic & Ruled
Grating g/mm: 300, 600,1200,1800, 2400
Spectrograph: f/4, SymX-Czerny–Turner
Order sorting filters: Integrated & High Pass
Signal to noise: 1000:1
Digitizer: 16-bit
Dynamic range: 2000:1 with 6 decades
Dimensions: 1x3x5"
Weight: 14 ounces
Power consumption: < 100 mA via USB port
Interface Options: USB2 or Wifi (2), RS232 (3), SPI3, 4-20mA (3) Digital I/O (3) or ethernet (3)
Data Transfer Speed: 30Hz or 1000Hz (1)
Slit size options: 14, 25, 50, 100, 200um
Stray light: <.1% at 435nm;<.05% at 600nm
Fiber optic input: SMA-905 0.22na single fiber
Operating systems: Windows and Linux (2), Andriod (2), iOS (2)
Software included: SpectraWiz Program, WinSDK (C,C#,VB, Delphi), Customizable LabVIEW, VBA for Excel (CRI & LED Report)
BLUE-Wave Base Price – $3,200.00 CMOS/CCD/PDA Detectors – Typical Response Predicted Slit Resolving Resolutions
BLUE-Wave Models - Choose your model and slit
| Model | Wavelength Range (nm) | Grating g/mm | Slit-200 nm res. | Slit-100 nm res. | Slit-50 nm res. | Slit-25 nm res. | Slit-14 nm res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UV   | 200-600 | 1200  | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| UV2 | 200-400 | 2400 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| UV3 | 220-350 | 3600 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| UVIS | 300-1100 | 600 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| VIS | 350-1150 | 600 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| VIS2 | 380-780 | 1200 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR | 500-1150 | 600 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| NIR2 | 600-1000 | 1200 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR2b | 785-1150 | 1200 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR3 | 550-810 | 1800 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| NIR3b | 680-935 | 1800 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| NIR4 | 500-700 | 2400 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| NIR4b | 600-800 | 2400 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| UVN | 250-1100 | 600 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| UVNb | 200-1050 | 600 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
Deuterium Lamp Spectra Tungsten Halogen Lamp spectrum Grating Efficiency Curve
BLUE-Wave Sample Spectra
BLUE-Wave-VIS color reflectance spectrum
BLUE-Wave-UVN spectrum of sunlight
BLUE-Wave-UVN spectra of mercury argon gas emission
BLUE-Wave-VIS thin film filter transmission
Detector Options (CMOS/CCD/PDA)
The standard detector option for all BLUE-Wave spectrometers is our new high performance CMOS detector. Optional upgrades include CCD and PDA for an additional $500.00. The CCD options typically provides a more uniform response and the PDA can provide higher resolutions with slightly less spectral range.
Detector Collection Lens
A detector amplification lens (DLENS) can be added to the spectrometer’s detector window to increase system sensitivity. When used with larger diameter fibers (600um and 1000um) the DLENS can increase the light collecting efficiency by up to 3 times! This detector upgrade is great for low light application such as fluorescence, reflectance, or any application where increased light collection and data acquisition speed are important. DLENS upgrade =$200.00
JACK 1-In Trigger
TTL input trigger to enable spectrometer scan. $250.00
Detector Upgrades
UV detector upgrade (UDET) =$158.00 , UVN detector upgrade=$500.00
zAP1 Electronics Upgrade
The zAP1 Electronics upgrade provides auto and user controllable spectral baseline and gain for maximized dynamic range and burst mode for high speed consecutive spectral capture. $450.00 (available currently on new spectrometers)
zAP2 WiFi Upgrade
The zAP2 WiFi upgrade enables WiFi access to any spectrometer. Now use our new StellarRAD App, ColorWiz, or ChemWiz Apps on your iPhone or Android device. zAP2 WiFi upgrade can be added to all new and some old spectrometers in the field. Once added, the spectrometer runs as normal receiving power from the computer’s USB; if 5VDC power is connected directly to the BLUE-Wave, the zAP2 WiFi powers up and you can connect your device. Also, the zAP2 enables USB over IP and you can run SpectraWiz wirelessly on your Windows computer. $600.00
Optional Configurations
Units may be daisy chained via USB-2 hub allowing simple configurations for dual and multi-beam process applications. 8 BLUE-Wave spectrometers can be operated at once!
Free SpectraWiz Software
The powerful SpectraWiz® spectrometer software is provided free of charge with every spectrometer instrument. This includes drivers and customizable software for Windows. The SpectraWiz software is considered the “Swiss Army Knife of Spectroscopy” and may be used to accurately measure wavelength emissions, reflectance, transmission, absorption, concentrations, and absolute intensities. In addition to real-time spectroscopy, SpectraWiz® has built-in applications for SpectroRadiometry, SpectroColorimetry, ChemWiz chemistry lab concentration analyzer, and UV level monitors. Download SpectraWiz Software FREE
StellarRAD for iPhone and Andriod – Light Spectral Analysis App
The StellarRAD App for all WiFi-enabled StellarNet spectrometers (zAP2 WiFi upgrade) makes real-time light measurement quick and easy. Acquire full spectrum analysis of LEDs, lamps, lasers, solar or grow lights, and just about any type of luminaire from ultra-violet through the visible and near-infrared!
This intuitive app lets users control their spectrometer and capture basic and more advanced light measurement parameters such as spectral irradiance and lumens. Colorimetric analysis such as CRI (color rendering index), CCT (correlated color temperature), xy chromaticity, and much more are included. Easily save and export your data and full spectral graph as an .IRR text data file, screenshot, and/or PDF report with all parameters listed.
SpectraWiz MobileTM for Linux/RasPi
The SpectraWiz MobileTM for Linux/RasPi is designed to run directly on the SMART-Control spectrometer interfaces or can be packaged for your your requirements. Using the local access point or WiFi you can easily log in and run applications for General Spectroscopy, Radiometry, Colorimetry, and Concentration analysis.
The easy to use applications are written in python and provided free with purchase of a SMART-Control spectrometer upgrade. Source codes can be purchased separately and can be further customized to suite each user’s requirements. OEM customers can add their logos or additional computations and industrial customers can set their spectrometer and stream their data to PLCs or other process monitoring platforms. SMART-Control devices support RS232, 4-20mA Analog, 26 pin digital I/O, Ethernet, I2C and other options available upon request.
Standard Interface
The system includes a high speed plug & play interface using USB-2 connection.
zAP2 WiFi Upgrade
The zAP2 WiFi upgrade enables WiFi access to any spectrometer. Now use our new StellarRAD App, ColorWiz, or ChemWiz Apps on your iPhone or Android device. zAP2 WiFi upgrade can be added to all new and some old spectrometers in the field. Once added, the spectrometer runs as normal receiving power from the computer’s USB; if 5VDC power is connected directly to the BLUE-Wave, the zAP2 WiFi powers up and you can connect your device. Also, the zAP2 enables USB over IP and you can run SpectraWiz wirelessly on your Windows computer. $450.00
SMART-Control Interface Upgrade
The SMART-Control device offers communication flexibility and application specific customization for any StellarNet spectrometer. This add-on interface includes an integrated CPU with 1GB RAM and many communication protocols such as RS232, SPI, 4-20mA Analog for PLCs, Digital I/O, Ethernet, Wifi and many other options. The SMART-Control allows customers to move their spectrometers into process or OEM environments and stream their selected real world data. $2,000.00
Highlighted Application SpectroRadiometry- Measuring the light emission from Sparklers!
BLUE-Wave spectrometers can be configured for a complete spectrum of applications such as SpectroRadiometry (measurements of LEDs, solar, lasers, displays, plasma, etc.), SpectroChemistry (absorbance, reflectance, & low light fluorescence), Optical Metrology, Raman, and much more!
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