The BDS100 is a turnkey fiber coupled UV/Vis/NIR light source providing spectral output from 200 to >1100nm. The 3 W UV lamp is electrode-less RF induced deuterium lamp providing the advantage of low heat generation and low power consumption. A 3 W tungsten halogen lamp shares the optical path with the deuterium lamp and provides Vis/NIR emission. The light source comes complete with a DC power supply. A safety shutter and individual On/Off controls for both the deuterium and tungsten lamps are provided. The BDS100 features an SMA 905 connector for fiber optic light coupling. With no fiber alignment needed and is ideal for spectroscopic applications.
The BDS130 is a turnkey fiber coupled UV/Vis/NIR light source with a spectral output of 190 to > 2500nm. The UV/Vis lamp is a 30W deuterium lamp providing the advantage of low heat generation and efficient power conversion. A tungsten halogen lamp shares the optical path with the deuterium lamp and provides Vis/ NIR emission. The UV/Vis and Vis/NIR light sources can be individually turned on and off. An electronic shutter is included to control light output using another switch on the front panel. The BDS130 features an SMA 905 connector for fiber optic light coupling with no fiber alignment needed and is ideal for spectroscopic applications.
The BPX100 is a compact 5 Watt Xenon flash lamp module complete with an internal power supply and trigger circuitry. Flash lamps are similar to all other arc lamps in that optical radiation is produced by passing an electrical current through a gas. Xenon is the most efficient gas for flash lamps and produces both continuous and line spectra. Current is supplied by a charged capacitor capable of discharging large amounts of energy in a short period of time. The low pulse-to-pulse variations and long operating life characteristics make these lamps ideal as excitation light sources for fluorescence spectroscopy and UV rich sources for reflectance and transmittance spectrophotometry. The BPX100 features an SMA 905 connector for fiber optic light coupling.
The BPS101 is a low-cost high-performance constant current light source which uses a replacable tungsten halogen bulb rated for 10,000 hours. This device uses a constant current setting which provides precision current control allowing for stable performance.
A remote control port is provided on the rear for versatile remote On / Off modulation, operating current monitoring, and external operating current control. Slow ramp start is built into the source to ensure stability and long-life operation. The BPS101 features an SMA 905 connector for fiber coupling. No fiber alignment is necessary and is ideal for visible and near IR spectroscopic applications.
The SCL100 series Spectral Calibration Sources come in 6 lamp models: Argon (Ar), Krypton (Kr), Mercury (Hg), Mercury/Argon (Hg/Ar), Neon (Ne), and Xenon (Xe). These sources can be used for wavelength calibration of monochromators, spectrometers, and spectroradiometers. By exciting these various gases they will produce narrow intense lines of the corresponding element(s). This light source comes with a 12V DC power supply and features an SMA 905 connector for fiber optic light coupling with no need for fiber alignment.
ICL series Calibrated Lamp Standards are tungsten coiled coil filaments enclosed in quartz envelopes. Both 1000 W and 100 W lamps provide reliable spectral irradiance calibration from 350-1050nm, 350-700nm, and 350-2200nm. Lamps are seasoned and the calibration is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scale of spectral irradiance. The lamps are provided with their respective lamp holders for easy installation and adjustment.
The BPS120 is a low-cost high-performance constant current light source which uses a replaceable tungsten halogen bulb rated for 5,000 hours. This device uses a constant current setting which provides precision current control allowing for stable performance to be achieved.
A remote control port is provided on the rear for versatile remote On / Off modulation, operating current monitoring, and external operating current control. Slow ramp start is built into the source to ensure stability and long-life operation. The BPS120 features an SMA 905 connector for fiber coupling. No fiber alignment is necessary and is ideal for visible and near IR spectroscopic applications.
Our Enhanced Raman Cuvette Holder (BCR100A) is a uniquely designed sampling device that can increase Raman signal up to 3x’s in comparison to a standard cuvette holder by utilizing precise focusing; featuring a three point locking mechanism for reproducibilty. The enhanced Raman cuvette holder can be used with any standard 12.5mm x 12.5mm size cuvette to hold liquid or powder samples.
The BCR100A brings many advantages to Raman measurements; High Stability, Repeatability, Enhanced Raman Signal.
BFH105 inline filter holders are designed for fiber coupling and ease of handling. It can hold up to three standard Ø 1in x 5mm filters (not included). The holder has two SMA 905 fiber connections and can be used with any CCD spectrometer and BPS101 tungsten light source.
BCH100 series cuvette sample holders are designed for fiber optic illumination/detection coupling and ease of sample handling. It holds a standard 12.5 x 12.5 mm cuvette for liquid or powder sample transmittance and absorbance with proper spectrometer and light source setup. The cuvette sample holder provides 2 or 3 (optional) SMA 905 fiber couplers and is ideal for use with B&W Tek’s BRC and BTC series array spectrometers together with BPS and BDS series fiber light sources. The standard configuration comes with two ports (straight through) with optional third port for right angle (with respect to the illuminations) detections for fluorescence applications.
BAC030 is a high throughput cross-flow liquid flow cell. Designed for NIR spectroscopy applications, UV and Visible versions are available upon request. This flow cell uses high quality optics for collimation and collection to optimize signal throughput. Easy to install and take apart for cleaning.
BAC030-LP is a high throughput cross-flow flow cell. With the long path flow it can be used for liquid or gas measurments. Designed for NIR spectroscopy applications, with UV and Visible versions available upon request. This flow cell uses high quality optics for collimation and collection to optimize signal throughput. Easy to install and take apart for cleaning.
Liquid sample flow cell is a sampling device designed for Raman online process monitoring. It provides a sampling platform with high throughput and stability.
Our Flow Cells are constructed with your choice of three different cell materials, 316 SS, Titanium, or Teflon. Window options include Quartz or Sapphire. The BAC160 uses a Kalrez® O-ring which creates a chemical resistant sampling device.
Custom cell material and window construction available upon request.
| Cell Material | 316 SS or Titanium |
| Fitting | 0.5in Swagelok |
| Tubing OD | 0.5in – 2in |
| O-ring Material | Kalrez® O-ring Other materials on request |
| Window Material | Quartz Sapphire Other materials on request |
| Working Distance | Fixed |
| Excitation Wavelength Range | 300nm – 2500nm |
| Maximum Temperature | 150°C |
| Maximum Pressure | 150 PSI |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
With a small laser spot size of 85mm, laser focus at the sample area becomes critical in all dimensions. The BAC150 precision probe mount accessory provides coarse and fine adjustment knobs for the X, Y, and Z axes. Z-axis adjustment allows for laser focusing on the desired plane in order to maximize the Raman signal.
The BAC151 is a visual assisted sampling platform that utilizes video precision spot sampling at a fraction of the cost of a typical Raman Microscope. The digital camera and LED illuminator allows for precision targeting and focusing of the spot size by way of an on screen display via BWSpec™ software or an added external monitor. Standard objectives from 10x’s - 100x’s can be utilized and sample images can be easily recorded and saved. Both coarse and fine adjustment knobs are available for X, Y, and Z-axis control. Bright and dark field illumination optimizes the light required for various sample surfaces. Compatible with our Lab and Industiral Grade Raman probes, this video microscope system provides advantages of Raman microscopy at a fraction of the cost compared to similar research instruments.
Immersion shaft for B&W Tek Lab Grade Raman probe, Stainless Steel body. Fused Silica Window, for taking Raman measurements immersed in liquids.
Immersion shaft for B&W Tek Lab Grade Raman probe, Stainless Steel body, Sapphire Window for taking Raman measurements immersed in liquids.
Replacement shaft for Lab Grade Raman probe (BAC100)
The FRC100 is a right angle transmissive cosine corrector for measuring spectral irradiance. Featuring a diffuser made from PTFE, the FRC100 can be used from the UV to the NIR range. When compared to integrating spheres, the FRC100 provides greater optical efficiency and improved signal sensitivity over a broad spectral range. A 600mm Fiber Patch Cord with metal sheathing is provided which connects to the SMA 905 connector on the FRC100 and to a spectrometer on the other end. A working setup would consist of purchasing an FRC100, Spectrometer, and Irradiance Calibration.
Two Raman probe options are available to allow sampling of various materials in the form of liquids, gels, powder, or solids under lab conditions (Lab Grade) or demanding environmental conditions (Industrial Grade).
| Lab Grade (BAC100) | Industrial Grade (BAC101) | |
| Excitation Fiber | 105μm core w/ FC/PC connector | |
| Collection Fiber | 200nm core with SMA 905 male connector | |
| Fiber Length | 1.5m | |
| Excitation Wavelength | 785nm, 532nm, Other options available | |
| Laser Blocking | OD6 default, OD8 optional | |
| Shaft Material | SS 316L | SS 316L, Hastelloy C-276, Titanium |
| Shaft Diameter | 9.5mm | 12mm |
| Shaft Length | 76.2mm | 76.2mm - 203.2mm (Custom lengths available) |
| Window Material | Quartz | Fused Silica, Sapphire, Sapphire Ball Lens |
| Seal Material | Adhesive sealed | Kalrez® O-ring, Custom |
| Working Distance | 5.90mm | 5mm, 10mm, 20mm |
| Spot Size | 85μm | 85μm |
| Maximum Pressure | 30 PSI | 300 PSI |
| Maximum Temperature | 80°C | 300°C at probe tip |
Probe microscope adapter for Lab Grade Raman probe (BAC100). Compatible with industry standard microscope objective lenses.
Probe microscope adapter for Industrial Grade Raman probe (BAC101). Compatible with industry standard microscope objective lenses.
A fiber reflectance probe, such as the FRP series combines optical fibers at the sample end with the bundle bifurcated into two channels for connection to a light source and a spectrometer.
The FPC series of Fiber Patch Cords are fiber optic cables terminated with fiber optic connectors on both ends. These patch cords connect with ease to B&W Tek spectrometers, light sources and sampling accessories. The fiber cables are available in single strand UV or NIR grade fused silica optical fiber with various core diameters.
NIR Grade Fiber Patch Cords use a Low -OH content silica core for a spectral range of 380nm to 2400nm.
The CLA-SMA collimating lens converts divergent rays of light into parallel rays. The lens is fabricated from fused silica and can be used over a broad spectral range, UV/Vis/ NIR. The CLA-SMA attaches to an SMA 905 connector of a Fiber Patch Cord and Fiber Assemblies from B&W Tek. When used with a fiber cord attached to a light source, the CLA-SMA produces a parallel (collimated) beam of light. When the fiber cord is attached to a spectrometer, the CLA-SMA provides a narrow acceptance angle and narrow field-of-view.
BIS1.5 series products are compact fiber coupled integration spheres. The sphere is machined form of PTFE and is highly reflective (>95%) and lambertian over the broad spectral range of 250-2500nm.
BIP-2.0 is a compact, fiber-coupled integrating sphere device designed as a sampling accessory for measuring diffuse reflectance and transmittance using any fiber-optic spectrometer from B&W Tek. The two inch diameter integrating sphere is machined from PTFE which is both highly reflective (>95%) and Lambertian over a broad spectral range of 350 to >2600nm.
The BIP-2.0 includes a light source housing that contains a long-life 20W tungsten halogen lamp which emits over the UVVis- NIR spectrum. The housing includes a miniature fan and cooling fins that provide thermal stability of the light source. The BIP-2.0 operates from a 12V DC power adapter that is supplied with the device.
The BOS100 Optical Switch solution is the most compact optical switch for spectroscopy applications. Combined with BWS305, it can switch spectrometers which cover different bands.
The BWS305 Multiplexer solutions have proven to be the leading process spectroscopy technology for industrial plant monitoring and control. Up to 16 sample streams can be analyzed, monitored, and controlled with the speed of light to ensure real-time and in-process quality control 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our state-of-the-art multiplexer technology couples unmatched repeatability with minimized insertion loss to produce a system performance of outstanding quality while achieving signal-to-noise ratios which only full light transmission analyzers can perform.
The EBP series are portable, light weight and high capacity battery packs suitable for use with our spectrometers, lasers, and light source products. AC charger comes standard and an optional cigarette lighter adapter is available. Output voltage is selectable on the unit.
B&W Tek offers a wide range of accessories from Light Sources, Sample Holders, Fibers & Probes, Integrating Spheres and Multiplexers. We also have a unique line of accessories for the use in Raman Spectroscopy.
Featured to the right is our New Video Microscope Sampling System, BAC151A, which features a video microscope with integrated camera and LED illuminator to allow precision spot sampling.
