Mobile µ-Raman and µ-BioRaman
The Mobile µ-Raman is a lab-quality portable Raman microscope. It comes as two models: Extended Range (200 - 2300 cm-1) and High Resolution (4 cm-1).
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Bio Tools |
| Product Name |
| Mobile µ-Raman and µ-BioRaman |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy;Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Forensics; |
| Product Model Number |
| ER (Extended Range) and HR (High Resolution) |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Mobile µ-Raman is a lab-quality portable Raman microscope. It comes as two models: Extended Range (200 - 2300 cm-1) and High Resolution (4 cm-1). |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2015 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Bio Tools - microraman.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 11.4 x 25.4 x 19 in (29 x 64.6 x 48.3 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; Rechargeable battery pack (4 hours); External power supply: 24 V DC, 4 A Output, 110-220 VAC |
| Transportability |
| Person-portable |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Vials, Cuvettes, microscope slides |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Replace laser (10,000 hour lifetime) |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| BioRad KnowItAll for Fibers, Powders, General Raman; BioTools world class. Protein Library for both solids & liquids; Bacteria – Proprietary bacterial reference library |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| Not Specified |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g; % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Fluorescence |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; Seconds to minutes depending on sample |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 785nm laser, 0 to 100mW adjustable. Objectives 20x to 100x. P2T stage, SERS.Spectral Range: 200-2300 cm-1 (ER); 200-2000 cm-1 (HR), Resolution: 8 cm-1 (ER); 4 cm-1 (HR) |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
