ChronosBHTCSPC lifetime spectrometer

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Overview of ChronosBH

ChronosBH is a time-domain (TCSCP) compact spectrometer for decay time measurements over a wide time scale, from picosecond to seconds. The instrument design features a T-format geometry for simultaneous acquisition on two emission channels. A variety of pulsed light sources can be coupled to ChronosBH including laser diodes, supercontinuum laser and multiphoton lasers. Detectors options include fast PMTs, hybrid PMTs and GaAs PMT. The instrument can be upgraded to steady-state fluorescence measurements using a xenon arc lamp.

The ChronosBH operations are fully automated; instrument control, data acquisition and processing are done through Vinci, the Multi-dimentional Spectroscopy software.

Key Features of ChronosBH

Time-Domain Measurements

Time-Domain Measurements

Maximum Sensitivity

Maximum Sensitivity

Fully Automated

Fully Automated

Integration of External Devices

Integration of External Devices

Upgradeable

Upgradeable

  • Flexible instrument configuration with a variety of light sources
  • A compact footprint, T-format geometry for simultaneous measurements on two channels
  • Lifetime measurements from the picosecond to the second
  • Full automation of instrument components including: cuvette holder, polarizers, shutters, filterwheel, monochromators and stirrers
  • PC-controlled integration of temperature bath, titrator, stopped-flow apparatus and pressure pump
  • Upgradable to include steady-state measurements
  • Parallel beam optical design for fast and precise polarization measurements

Key Characteristics of Data Acquisition Via Time-Domain

  • Is a more direct way of measuring lifetime
  • Requires no reference but measurement of an instrument response function (IRF)
  • Anisotropy decay measurements require two separate measurements at each plane of polarization

Product Specifications for ChronosBH

Light Source
  • Laser diodes (nm): 370, 405, 436, 473, 635, 690, 780, 830
  • LEDs (nm): 280, 300, 335, 345, 460, 500, 520
  • Pulsed Lasers: Supercontinuum, Ti:Sapphire, Pulsed Laser Diodes
Focusing & Collection Geometry
  • Parallel beam design for precise polarization measurements
Polarizers
  • UV grade Glan-Thompson with L/A = 2.0
Detectors
  • PMTs
  • Hybrid PMT, APD
Detection Modes
  • Fast analog and photon-counting electronics
Wavelength Range
  • 185 - 1,700 (detector dependent)
TCSPC Modules
  • Minimum time bin width (ps): 1
  • Time resolution, RMS jitter (ps): 34
  • Total Counts rate: up to 8.5 MHz
Lifetime Measurements Range
  • 10-11 s to 102 s
Operating System
  • Windows 10
Power Requirements
  • 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 400 VAC
Dimensions
  • 540 mm (L) x 425 mm (W) x 235 mm (H)
Weight (kg)
  • 25
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Example Configuration for ChronosBH

Configuration of ChronosBH

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Product Software for ChronosBH

Vinci

Vinci

A comprehensive multidimensional fluorescence spectroscopy software program designed to enhance the capabilities and performance of ISS spectrofluorometers.

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