ASTROLITE A6002A

High-performance compact spectrometer.

A6002A retains a compact form while providing higher signal handling, wider dynamic range, and short integration times.

AstroLite A6002A high-performance compact spectrometer

Key Benefits

Key characteristics of this model.

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Higher-performance sensing

Higher signal response for a wider range of spectral measurements.

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Wide dynamic range

10,000:1 class dynamic range for measurements with larger signal variation.

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Short integration time

Minimum integration time of 0.5 ms for rapid spectral acquisition.

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Industrial-ready interface

USB 2.0, optional RS232/RS422, trigger modes, and SDK support for integration.

Key Specifications

Core optical, detector, interface, and mechanical specifications.

Wavelength range180–1100 nm
DetectorHamamatsu S11639 2048-pixel linear CMOS
Pixel count / size2048 pixels, 14 µm × 200 µm
Optical resolutionApprox. 0.35–5 nm
Signal-to-noise ratio600:1 at full signal
Dynamic range10,000:1, single acquisition
Integration time0.5 ms–65 s
A/D resolution16 bit
Fiber connectorSMA905
CommunicationUSB 2.0 and RS-232
Dimensions / weight94 mm × 60 mm × 34.5 mm / 0.3 kg
Power supplyUSB

Optical resolution is an approximate configured value and depends on the wavelength range, grating, slit width, and optical setup.

Representative Wavelength Options

Representative configurations are listed below.

ModelWavelength RangeOptical ResolutionSlit
A6002A-01200–900 nm~1 nm25 µm
A6002A-04750–1100 nm~0.35 nm10 µm
A6002A-05350–1050 nm~1 nm25 µm
A6002A-10300–1000 nm~1 nm25 µm
A6002A-11200–1000 nm~1.5 nm25 µm
A6002A-13400–1100 nm~1 nm25 µm
A6002A-25180–880 nm~1 nm25 µm

Other wavelength ranges, optical resolutions, and slit sizes are available on request.

Typical Applications

Representative applications for this model.

ApplicationLED / Light Source MeasurementFast spectrum measurement for LEDs and compact light sources.
ApplicationReflectance / TransmittanceFiber-coupled optical measurement for sample evaluation.
ApplicationProcess / QC MonitoringCompact spectrometer for production-line checks.
ApplicationFluorescence ScreeningBasic fluorescence emission measurement with suitable excitation source.

System Components

Spectrometers are easier to understand when shown with the light source, fiber, and probe path.

ComponentTHL1041Precision tungsten-halogen light source for visible–NIR spectroscopy setups.
ComponentDHLiteMini deuterium-halogen source when broader UV–VIS–NIR coverage is required.
ComponentOptical FiberSMA905 fiber connection between source, probe, and spectrometer.
ComponentFiber ProbeReflectance or sampling probe for collecting light from the measurement point.

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