Ocean Optics Red Tide VIS-NIR Spectrometer

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The Red Tide VIS-NIR range spectrometer connects directly to your computer with a standard USB cable. It is a fully functioning spectrophotometer that gives precise measurements instantly over a range of 300–950 nm.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 10 cm × 8.7 cm × 3 cm (includes cuvette holder/light source)
  • Power: from computer via USB cable
  • Wavelength Range: 380 nm–950 nm
  • Resolution: 1 nm
  • 650 wavelengths over its range

Download the user manual for full specifications

Spectroscopy Labs

Download free spectroscopy experiments for your spectrometer! The labs include ready-to-use student instructions and you can adapt them to your curriculum.

  1. Beer’s Law
  2. Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction
  3. Visible Spectra of Commercial Dyes
  4. Emission Spectra
  5. The Visible Spectrum of Chlorophyll
  6. The Rydberg Constant

What’s Included

  • Spectrometer with light source/cuvette holder
  • (1) Package of 15 plastic cuvettes and lids
  • (1) USB cable
  • User manual

Spectrometer Requirements

This spectrometer requires a LabQuest 2 interface, LabQuest interface, or Logger Pro 3 software to collect data. Interface and software sold separately.

To use this spectrometer with a computer, you will need Logger Pro 3.5 or newer. Download free Logger Pro 3 update »

To use this spectrometer with an original LabQuest, you will need LabQuest App 1.1 or newer. Download free LabQuest software update »

Ordering Information

NameOrder CodePriceQuantity
Red Tide VIS-NIR SpectrometerSPRT-VIS$1,732
Optional Accessories
Plastic Cuvettes (visible range)CUV$15
400 μm diameter VIS-NIR optical fiberVIS-NIR$138

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications. Product usage disclaimer »

ORDER CODE SPRT-VIS
$1,732

Sample Data

Absorbance spectrum of nickel sulfate
Absorbance spectrum of nickel sulfate
Helium emission spectrum
Helium emission spectrum
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