The VARIUS™’s adaptable and flexible design enables it to analyze a broad range of samples and data, giving users rapid insights into the application or study.
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The VARIUS™ spectrometer comes in traditional and industrial (OEM) variants. It has a 2048 or 4096-pixel detector and supports high-speed data transfer via USB3 and Gigabit Ethernet. The OEM version has a durable steel enclosure with electromagnetic shielding, particularly engineered for smooth integration into the device or system.
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Patented technology
The VARIUS™ outperforms its predecessors thanks to patented technology and better optical bench design. The VARIUS™ ensures precision and reliability across several applications. Integrate seamlessly with AvaSoft software and crosslink solutions to improve flexibility.
Optimize performance by replacing the slit with a variety of sizes. Experience the innovative magnetic connector cover system, which provides quick access for slit replacement and performance adjustment. Easily adapt to different measurement scenarios for the best results.
Avantes Varius Spectrometer | When Versatility Meets Precision
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High reproducibility
Avantes’ automated manufacturing method for the VARIUS™ spectrometer allows for high-volume production while maintaining remarkable efficiency, speed, and precision. This automation promotes repeatability since each VARIUS™ spectrometer is identical to the next. This simplified procedure allows them to offer high-quality spectrometers faster than ever before.
Product compatibility
Users can customize configurations to their specific measurement requirements with the new VARIUS™ spectrometer, which is compatible with Avantes light sources, accessories, and AvaSoft software.
VARIUS | Key features
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- Enhanced temperature stability
- High unit-to-unit reproducibility
- High-speed communication up to 5 Gigabit per second
- Patent-pending innovation optimized the optical bench
- Outstanding speed, sensitivity, and signal-to-noise performance
- Measurement flexibility – by changing the slit size
Technical Data. Source: Avantes BV
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VARIUS™ 2K |
VARIUS™ 4K |
| Optical Bench |
Symmetrical Czerny-Turner design, 75 mm focal length; VRS bench |
Symmetrical Czerny-Turner design, 75 mm focal length; VRS bench |
| Wavelength range |
190 – 1100 nm |
190 – 1100 nm |
| Stray light |
0.1 – 1% (typical value 300 l/mm, blaze 300 nm < 0.3%) |
0.1 – 1% (typical value 300 l/mm, blaze 300 nm < 0.3%) |
| Detector |
HAM S11639, CMOS linear array, 2048 pixels (14×200 µm) |
HAM S13496, CMOS linear array, 4096 pixels (7×200 µm) |
| Signal / Noise |
375:1 |
365:1 |
| Dynamic Range |
4500 |
4500 |
| Dark Noise |
15 cnts |
15 cnts |
| AD converter |
16-bit, 6 MHz |
16-bit, 6 MHz |
| Integration time |
9 µs – 30 seconds |
9 µs – 30 seconds |
| Interface |
USB 3.0 high speed (5Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) |
USB 3.0 high speed (5Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) |
| Sample speed on-board averaging |
0.38 ms /scan |
0.70 ms /scan |
| Data transfer speed |
0.38 ms/scan (USB3.0), 1.0 ms (ETH) |
0.70 ms/scan (USB3.0), 1.31 ms (ETH) |
| Digital I/O |
HD-26 connector, 2 Analog in, 2 Analog out, 13 Digital bidirectional, trigger, sync., strobe, laser |
HD-26 connector, 2 Analog in, 2 Analog out, 13 Digital bidirectional, trigger, sync., strobe, laser |
| Dimensions, weight |
183 x 130 x 45,2 mm, 1068 grams |
183 x 130 x 45,2 mm, 1068 grams |
| Power supply |
Default USB3 power, 500 mA or 12 VDC, 300 mA |
Default USB3 power, 500 mA or 12 VDC, 300 mA |
| Temperature range |
5 – 55 °C |
5 – 55 °C |
Gratings. Source: Avantes BV
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Useable range (nm) |
Spectral Range |
Lines/mm |
Blaze (nm) |
Order code |
| UV/VIS/NIR |
190-1160** |
910** |
300 |
300 |
MN0300-0.30 |
| UV/VIS |
190-850 |
544-540* |
600 |
300 |
MN0600-0.30 |
| UV |
190-750 |
261-256* |
1200 |
250 |
MN1200-0.25 |
| UV |
190-650 |
168-152* |
1800 |
UV |
MN1800-0.25 |
| UV |
190-580 |
121-103* |
2400 |
UV |
MN2400-0.25 |
| UV |
190-400 |
72-57* |
3600 |
UV |
MN3600-0.25 |
| UV/NIR |
250-850 |
536-532* |
600 |
400 |
MN0600-0.40 |
| VIS/NIR |
300-1160** |
800** |
300 |
500 |
MN0300-0.50 |
| VIS |
360-1000 |
529-519* |
600 |
500 |
MN0600-0.50 |
| VIS |
300-800 |
247-216* |
1200 |
500 |
MN1200-0.50 |
| VIS |
350-750 |
147-121* |
1800 |
500 |
MN1800-0.50 |
| VIS |
350-640 |
96-89* |
2400 |
VIS |
MN2400-0.50 |
| NIR |
500-1050 |
515-506* |
600 |
750 |
MN0600-0.75 |
| NIR |
500-1050 |
210-204* |
1200 |
750 |
MN1200-0.75 |
| NIR |
600-1160 |
339-300* |
830 |
800 |
MN0830-0.80 |
| NIR |
600-1160** |
500** |
300 |
1000 |
MN0300-1.00 |
| NIR |
600-1160 |
500 |
600 |
1000 |
MN0600-1.00 |
Note: a selection of starting wavelength is possible, contact us for available configurations.
* Depends on the starting wavelength of the grating; the higher the wavelength, the bigger the dispersion and smaller the range to select
** Please note that not all pixels will be used for the useable range
Resolution. Source: Avantes BV
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| Slit size (μm) |
10 |
25 |
50 |
100 |
200 |
500 |
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VARIUS™ 2K Resolution |
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| 300 lines/mm grating |
1.0 |
1.4 |
2.25 |
4.8 |
9.2 |
21.3 |
| 600 lines/mm grating |
0.40-0.53* |
0.7 |
1.2 |
2.4 |
4.6 |
10.8 |
| 830 lines/mm grating |
0.32 |
0.48 |
0.93 |
1.7 |
3.4 |
8.5 |
| 1200 lines/mm grating |
0.20-0.28* |
0.27-0.38* |
0.52-0.66* |
1.1 |
2.3 |
5.4 |
| 1800 lines/mm grating |
0.10-0.18* |
0.20-0.29* |
0.34-0.42* |
0.8 |
1.6 |
3.6 |
| 2400 lines/mm grating |
0.09-0.13* |
0.13-0.17* |
0.26-0.34* |
0.44-0.64* |
1.1 |
2.7 |
| 3600 lines/mm grating |
0.06-0.08* |
0.10 |
0.19 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
1.8 |
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VARIUS™ 4K Resolution |
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| 300 lines/mm grating |
0.50-0.70 |
1.4 |
2.25 |
4.8 |
9.2 |
21.3 |
| 600 lines/mm grating |
0.30-0.36* |
0.7 |
1.2 |
2.4 |
4.6 |
10.8 |
| 830 lines/mm grating |
0.25 |
0.48 |
0.93 |
1.7 |
3.4 |
8.5 |
| 1200 lines/mm grating |
0.14-0.18* |
0.27-0.38* |
0.52-0.66* |
1.1 |
2.3 |
5.4 |
| 1800 lines/mm grating |
0.09-0.11* |
0.20-0.29* |
0.34-0.42* |
0.8 |
1.6 |
3.6 |
| 2400 lines/mm grating |
0.07-0.09* |
0.13-0.17* |
0.26-0.34* |
0.44-0.64* |
1.1 |
2.7 |
| 3600 lines/mm grating |
0.05-0.06* |
0.10 |
0.19 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
1.8 |
*Depends on the starting wavelength of the grating; the higher the wavelength, the bigger the dispersion and the higher the resolution.
Ordering Information. Source: Avantes BV
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| AvaSpec-VRS2048CL-EVO |
VARIUS™ fiber-optic spectrometer, 75 mm AvaBench, 2048 pixel CMOS detector 14 x 200 μm, USB powered, high-speed USB 2.0 and ETH interface, incl. AvaSoft-Basic, USB interface cable. Specify grating, wavelength range and options (A). |
| AvaSpec-VRS4096CL-EVO |
VARIUS™ fiber-optic spectrometer, 75 mm AvaBench, 4096 pixel CMOS detector 7 x 200 μm, USB powered, high-speed USB 2.0 and ETH interface, incl. AvaSoft-Basic, USB interface cable. Specify grating, wavelength range and options (A). |
| AvaSpec-VRS-OEM |
Contact one of our offices for ordering information regarding the VARIUS™ OEM |
Options. Source: Avantes BV
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| SLIT-XX-PRS |
Replaceable Slit for VARIUS™ spectrometer for non-OSF configurations. Slit size, please specify XX = 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 μm |
| SLIT-XX-PRSF |
Replaceable Slit for VARIUS™ spectrometer for OSF configurations. Slit size, please specify XX = 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 μm |
| *SLIT-XX-P |
Fixed Slit for VARIUS™ spectrometer. Slit size, please specify XX = 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 μm |
| OSC |
Order sorting coating for grating MN 0600-0.50 and MN 0600-0.40 (>350 nm)
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| OSC-UA |
Order sorting coating for grating MN 0300-0.30 / MN 0300-0.50 |
| OSC-UB |
Order sorting coating for grating MN 0600-0.30 and MN 0600-0.40 (<350 nm)
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| OSF-YYY-3 |
Order sorting filter for reduction of second-order effects, possible: YYY = 305, 395, 457, 515, 550, or 600 nm, depending on range |
| DCL |
Detector Collection Lens. To be included |
* Only for OEM customers Avantes will select the optimal second order suppression based on desired configuration.