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Ocean Optics Powered VIS-NIR Spectrometers

Portable, powerful, precise spectrophotometers. Powered by Ocean Optics technology, our VIS-NIR range spectrometers connect directly to your computer with a standard USB cable. They are fully functioning visible light spectrophotometers giving precise measurements instantly over a range of 380–950 nm.

Logger Pro and LabQuest App

Connect the VIS-NIR spectrometer directly to your computer or LabQuest* and you're ready to go.

VIS-NIR Range Spectrophotometers

Model Wavelength Range Items Included Price
Vernier Spectrometer Vernier Spectrometer
  • Spectrometer
  • Light source and cuvette holder
  • USB cable
  • 15 plastic cuvettes with lids
  • $1199
  • Order Code:
    V-SPEC
Ocean Optics Red Tide Spectrometer Ocean Optics Red Tide Spectrometer
  • $1732
  • Order Code:
    SPRT-VIS
Ocean Optics Spectrometer Ocean Optics USB 4000 VIS-NIR Spectrometer*
  • $3464
  • Order Code:
    SP-VIS
* The Ocean Optics USB 4000 VIS-NIR Spectrometer is not compatible with LabQuest

Free Downloadable Spectroscopy Labs

We have free downloadable activities for your spectrometer! The experiments are ready-to-use or adapt them to your own curriculum.

Experiment Computer Version LabQuest Version
Beer's Law Download Download
Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction Download Download
Visible Spectra of Commercial Dyes Download Download
Emission Spectra Download Download
Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive Oil Download Download
Transmittance of Theatrical Lighting Filters Download
Flame Test Download Download

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Note: All Vernier products are designed for educational use only. Our equipment is not designed or recommended for research or any apparatus involved with any industrial or commercial process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing process, or industrial testing of any kind. More information.