Infrared Spectrometer

Argus 1000 Infrared Spectrometer 1000 nm to 1700 nm

Argus IR Spectrometer Argus 1000 is an affordable, miniature, infrared spectrometer with integrated optics for remote sensing applications, including environment monitoring and process control. The spectrometer operates in the near infrared band 1000 nm to 1700 nm (or up to 2400 nm in the extended range version). The device uses an InGaAs detector array of approximately 100 illuminated elements that is actively cooled. Flown in space, the ruggedized spectrometer units have a mass of less than 230 grams.

No need for additional optics or optical fibres, Argus comes complete with integrated foreoptics in a single unit. The complete kit is supplied with a carry case and contains all the components needed to operate the instrument and display and record spectral data out of the box.

The award winning device includes a microcomputer that controls the instrument's components and communicates data using a simple serial link and protocol. Available off-the-shelf (subject to export license and excluding shipping) the instrument comes equipped with standard enhanced aluminum optics or high-performance gold optics. Read the instrument's technical specifications or contact Thoth to order.

Thoth is having a sale! Order your spectrometer by Friday September 17, 2010 and benefit from a significant discount on usual product prices.

Features

	Award winning heritage space technology.
	InGaAs detector 1000 nm -1700 nm infrared range, 6 nm spectral resolution.
	Only 45x50x80 mm in dimension.
	Integrated foreoptics with no moving parts.
	15 mm aperture with 0.15^o field of view.
	Programmable Peltier-effect cooler for enhanced noise performance.
	Programmable operating parameters, including integration time and co-adding settings.
	Standard serial interface for easy systems integration.
	Low mass less than 230 g.
	Low power (1 Watt typical).
	Ruggedized for spaceflight and harsh environments. Demonstrated two-year in-orbit heritage.
	Available off the shelf (subject to export license approval).
	Optional detectors extend range to 2500 nm.

Argus Spectrometer Kit and Groundstation Terminal

Argus Instrument Kit includes Argus 1000 instrument (center), ground terminal display laptop (right), interface and power supply cables (bottom) as well as ground terminal display software.

Item	Features	Stock No.	Price* CAD$
Argus 1000 IR standard spectrometer kit	fully integrated InGaAs sensor with aluminum optics	1000A	~~$45,000~~ $29,250
Argus 1000 IR high performance kit	with gold optics	1000G	~~$55,000~~ $35,750
Argus 1000 IR space grade kit	gold optics, space certified	1000S	~~$75,000~~ $48,750
Argus 1000L linescan camera kit	InGas with 256 pixels 900 nm to 1700 nm	1000L	~~$55,000~~ $35,750
Argus 1000E kit	Extended range InGaAs detector	1000E	~~$90,000~~ $58,500

* Special discount prices shown in read. Sale offer ends September 17, 2010.

Applications

	Aerospace, space, UAV deployment. Flown in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) instrument features a surface resolution of approximately 1.5 km.
	Process monitoring and control.
	Environmental monitoring.
	Laboratory chemical, biological and molecular analysis.
	Adapted to a wide range of mobile and static applications in remote sensing.
	Argus is available in space qualified hardware and makes a perfect nanosatellite or microsatellite payload. Space applications include pollution and radiation monitoring at critical IR wavelengths and remote sensing of climate and surface reflectance.
	Ask a Thoth specialist how this device can be customized to your application.
	See results from a space based Argus.

Documents for Download

	To view the Argus 1000 sales brochure click here.
	To view the Owners Manual click here.