AURA®
The AURA by Zeiss is a handheld NIR spectrometer.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH |
| Product Name |
| AURA® |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Near Infrared; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Screening; |
| Product Model Number |
| 2289-971; 2289-955 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The AURA by Zeiss is a handheld NIR spectrometer. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 9.2 x 11.7 x 3.9 in. (23.4 x 29.8 x 10.0 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 5.7 Lbs. (2.58 kg) including battery pack |
| Power Requirements |
| Battery; AC/DC Line Power |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; IP54 |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Halogen lamp replacement after 20,000 hours by Zeiss service. |
| Available Accessories |
| Carrying case |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| InProcess software |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet, USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| %; mg; g |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes |
| Software Control |
| On-board; PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Spectral range 950 to 1650 nm, |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
