
FHR Series Monochromators
High Resolution Monochromators (640 and 1000 mm focal length)
With the fastest direct drive in this class, FHR 640 and FHR 1000 spectrometers offer a unique combination of speed, precision and high resolution, completely revolutionizing the large spectrometer market. Designed for researchers who require high accuracy with immediate results, the versatility of the FHR allows for utilization over a wide spectral range, extending from the UV to the IR. The instrument’s cast body design eliminates temperature induced stress and expansion, preventing any significant wavelength shifts or signal loss and allowing for optimal performance. These monochromators also benefit from the highest quality of gratings, also designed and manufactured by HORIBA.
Two Focal Lengths to Choose From

FHR 640, 640 mm
FHR 1000, 1000 mm
Benefits
- Ultra-low stray light rejection of 10-9
- Excellent for high purity tunable illumination
- Fully automated
- Monochromator or imaging spectrograph
- USB interface
Overview
Single entrance and one or two exits
The FHR640 and FHR1000 are automated Czerny-Turner spectrometers, featuring a 0.64 m focal length (FHR640) and a 1 m focal length (FHR1000). Especially designed for researchers who require high accuracy with immediate results, the versatility of the FHR series allows for utilization over a wide spectral range, extending from the UV range (140 nm) to the IR (depending on the grating and detector used).
The FHR has been designed to minimize any stray light reaching the focal plane. The optical cavity includes blackened baffles and masks to trap unwanted light. In addition, the optical design of the FHR is free from re-diffracted light (re-diffracted light is a source of stray light that involves multiple reflections off the optical components themselves and is therefore very difficult to mask).

Hardware
Monochromator Hardware
Slits
The FHR Series has automated motorized entrance and exit slits. In the standard version, each slit may be set between 0–2 mm, and there are optional slits which may be set between 0–2 mm. The slits are internal to the monochromator. A manually adjustable height limiter allows the user to quickly shut or open the light path and also set to a 1 mm height.
You can add accessories to the FHR Series spectrometers to obtain optimum results for a variety of applications. To attach the accessories to the FHR, use the two tapped holes on the body of the height limiter on the outside of the monochromator (shown below). These holes are also useful for connecting the FHR with your experiments and equipment. When connecting with the FHR, it is important to know the distance from the mounting face of the slit’s body to the slits.
Height limiter
Note that some custom accessories require removal of the height-limiter assembly in order to be attached to the FHR chassis. To remove the height-limiter assembly, remove the four screws holding the assembly onto the chassis.
Gratings
World Class Diffraction Gratings Manufactured by HORIBA
A Proud Tradition of Excellence
Since the acquisition by HORIBA of Jobin Yvon, a spectroscopy company founded in 1819, HORIBA Scientific has continued to define the leading edge of the Optics of Spectroscopy.
For the last 40 years HORIBA Scientific has taken a leading position in the design, development and manufacture of master and replica diffraction gratings. HORIBA Scientific diffraction gratings are found in both high volume OEM instruments and in world class cutting edge scientific applications. Our pattern of leadership in optics has been hallmarked by the continuing development of both classically ruled and holographic diffraction grating technologies. This led to the introduction in 1967 of the aberration corrected holographic grating and subsequently ion etched and blazed concave and plane holographic gratings.
The FHR series of spectrometers take full advantage of the highest quality of gratings that HORIBA designs and manufactures..
A Vast Array of Choices
There is a wide selection of gratings to choose from depending on optical requirements. Gratings are 50 x 50 mm for the FHR. There are three different types of gratings available; classically ruled, holographic, and blazed holographic. There is also a flat mirror that may be ordered for the dual grating turret option.
Ruled gratings | Select for applications where high throughput or low groove density is required, or when working in the infrared. Typically, they have high throughput at the cost of higher stray light. |
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Holographic gratings | Available in higher groove densities for finer resolution requirements and are excellent choices for experiments with laser excitation such as Raman or laser induced photoluminescence. They provide the lowest possible stray light possible, sometimes at the cost of lower throughput. |
Blazed holographic gratings | These gratings have the same advantages as holographic gratings with better throughput. |
Groove Density
Ruled gratings and blazed holographic gratings have two fundamental parameters to choose from; the groove density, expressed in grooves (or lines) per millimeter, and the blaze angle which nominally refers to the peak reflectance wavelength expressed in nanometers.
The groove density of the selected grating affects the resolution and mechanical scanning range of the monochromator. Below is a reference chart showing the affect groove density has on the mechanical scanning range of the monochromator as well as the reciprocal linear dispersion of the slits.
Grating Table for FHR 640
Groove Density (gr/mm) | Typical Linear Dispersion (nm/mm) | Mechanical Scan Range (nm) |
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2400 | 0.6 | 0 to 750 |
1800 | 0.8 | 0 to 1000 |
1200 | 1.2 | 0 to 1500 |
900 | 1.8 | 0 to 2000 |
600 | 2.4 | 0 to 3000 |
300 | 4.8 | 0 to 6000 |
150 | 9.6 | 0 to 12000 |
Grating Table for FHR 1000
Groove Density (gr/mm) | Typical Linear Dispersion (nm/mm) | Mechanical Scan Range (nm) |
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2400 | 0.4 | 0 to 750 |
1800 | 0.6 | 0 to 1000 |
1200 | 0.8 | 0 to 1500 |
900 | 1.2 | 0 to 2000 |
600 | 1.6 | 0 to 3000 |
300 | 3.2 | 0 to 6000 |
150 | 6.4 | 0 to 12000 |
Below is a comprehensive list of available gratings for the FHR series of monochromators. Other gratings are also available upon request.
Ruled Gratings
Groove Density L/mm | Blaze Wavelength | Recommended Spectral Range | Blaze Angle | Part Numbers | |
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Dual grating, 80x110 mm | Single grating, 110x110 mm | ||||
500 nm | 250-850 nm | 26°45' | 510-02-160 | 510-02-180 | |
330 nm | 200-700 nm | 11°25' | 510-05-160 | 510-05-180 | |
400 nm | 200-800 nm | 13°53' | 510-06-160 | 510-06-180 | |
500 nm | 250-950 nm | 17°27' | 510-07-160 | 510-07-180 | |
750 nm | 400-1200 nm | 26°45' | 510-09-160 | 510-09-180 | |
1µm | 500-1200 nm | 36°52' | 510-10-160 | 510-10-180 | |
550 nm | 250-1100 nm | 14°30' | 510-93-160 | 510-93-180 | |
750 nm | 400-1500 nm | 13°00' | 510-14-160 | 510-14-180 | |
1µm | 500-1700 nm | 17°27' | 510-15-160 | 510-15-180 | |
1.5 µm | 750-2400 nm | 26°45' | 510-16-160 | 510-16-180 | |
2 µm | 1000-2400 nm | 36°52' | 510-17-160 | 510-17-180 | |
1 µm | 700-2000 nm | 8°38' | 510-20-160 | 510-20-180 | |
2 µm | 1100-4500 nm | 17°27' | 510-21-160 | 510-21-180 | |
3 µm | 1700-5000 nm | 26°45' | 510-22-160 | 510-22-180 | |
4 µm | 2000-5000 nm | 36°52' | 510-23-160 | 510-23-180 | |
1-2 µm | 800-2300 nm | 5°10' | 510-24-160 | 510-24-180 | |
2 µm | 1200-4000 nm | 8°38' | 510-25-160 | 510-25-180 | |
4 µm | 2.2 - 9 um | 17°27' | 510-26-160 | 510-26-180 | |
5 µm | 3.5 - 10 um | 22°01' | 510-27-160 | 510-27-180 | |
150 | 6 µm | 4 - 10 um | 26°45' | 510-28-160 | 510-28-180 |
150 | 8 µm | 5 - 10 um | 36°52' | 510 29 160 | 510 29 180 |
120 | 2-5 µm | 1.7 - 4.5 um | 8°39' | 510-30-160 | 510-30-180 |
5 µm | 3 - 10 um | 17°27' | 510 31 160 | 510 31 180 | |
7-5 µm | 4.5 - 12 um | 26°45' | 510-32-160 | 510-32-180 | |
450 nm | 250-950 nm | 1°17' | 510-48-160 | 510-48-180 | |
3 µm | 1.7 - 6 um | 8°38' | 510-33-160 | 510-33-180 | |
6 µm | 3 - 13 um | 17°27' | 510 34 160 | 510 34 180 | |
9 µm | 5 - 14.5 um | 26°45' | 510 35 160 | 510 35 180 | |
75 | 4 µm | 2 - 8 um | 8°38' | 510-36-160 | 510-36-180 |
8 µm | 5.5 - 17 um | 17°27' | 510 37 160 | 510 37 180 | |
12 µm | 8 - 19 um | 26°45' | 510-38-160 | 510-38-180 | |
15 µm | 9 - 24 um | 26°45' | 510 40 160 | 510 40 180 | |
50 | 6 µm | 3 - 12 um | 8°38' | 510-41-160 | 510-41-180 |
50 | 12 µm | 8 - 22 um | 17°27' | 510-42-160 | 510-42-180 |
50 | 18 µm | 11 - 28 um | 26°45' | 510 43 160 | 510 43 180 |
50 | 24 µm | 15 - 30 um | 36°52' | 510-44-160 | 510-44-180 |
40 | 22-5 µm | 14 - 30 um | 26°45' | 510 45 160 | Not Available |
30 | 30 µm | N/A | 26°45' | 510 46 160 | Not Available |
Holographic Gratings
Groove Density L/mm | Recommended Spectral Range | Part Numbers | |
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Dual grating, 80x110 mm | Single grating, 110x110 mm | ||
150-400 nm | 520-07-160 | 520-07-180 | |
3000 | 250-450 nm | 520-09-160 | 520-09-180 |
300-600 nm | 520-12-160 | 520-12-180 | |
170-500 nm | 520-13-160 | 520-13-180 | |
100-300 nm | 520 14 160 | 520 14 180 | |
450-650 nm | 520 15 160 | 520 15 180 | |
190-650 nm | 520 16 160 | 520 16 180 | |
150-450 nm | 520 17 160 | 520 17 180 | |
2000 | 100-300 nm | 520 18 160 | 520 18 180 |
450-850 nm | 520 -19 -160 | 520 -19 -180 | |
190-700 nm | 520 -20 -160 | 520 -20 -180 | |
150-450 nm | 520 21 160 | 520 21 180 | |
1800 | 100-300 nm | 520 22 160 | 520 22 180 |
400-1200 nm | 520 -24 -160 | 520 -24 -180 | |
190-700 nm | 520 -25 -160 | 520 -25 -180 | |
400-1300 nm | 520 -29 -160 | 520 -29 -180 | |
150-450 nm | 520 30 160 | 520 30 180 | |
250-800 nm | 520 32 160 | 520 32 180 | |
400-1200 nm | 520 33 160 | 520 33 180 |
Blazed Holographic Gratings
Groove Density L/mm | Blaze Wavelength | Recommended Spectral Range | Part Numbers | |
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Dual grating, 80x110 mm | Single grating, 110x110 mm | |||
250 nm | 190-600 nm | 530-13-160 | 530-13-180 | |
330 nm | 200-600 nm | 530-11-160 | 530-11-180 | |
400 nm | 300-600 nm | 530-15-160 | 530-15-180 | |
1800 | 500 nm | 450-850 nm | 530 19 160 | 530 19 180 |
250 nm | 180-650 nm | 530-20-160 | 530-20-180 | |
400 nm | 250-850 nm | 530-18-160 | 530-18-180 | |
250 nm | 190-450 nm | 530-25-160 | 530-25-180 | |
330 nm | 240-800 nm | 530-22-160 | 530-22-180 | |
500 nm | 300-1000 nm | 530-24-160 | 530-24-180 | |
630 nm | 400-1200 nm | 530-27-160 | 530-27-180 | |
750 nm | 500-1200 nm | 530-28-160 | 530-28-180 | |
900 nm | 600-1200 nm | 530-50-160 | 530-50-180 | |
900 nm | 700-1700 nm | 530 60 160 | 530 60 180 | |
850 nm | 700-1700 nm | 530-66-160 | 530-66-180 | |
500 nm | 300-1000 nm | 530-29-160 | 530-29-180 | |
1000 nm | 700-1750 nm | 530 34 160 | Not Available |
Diffraction Grating Calculator
The Diffraction Grating Calculator below can be used to determine the various optical performance specifications of HORIBA spectrometers when used in conjunction with selected spectroscopy cameras, point detectors and various grating alternatives. It is a very useful tool with pull down selections of all of our current spectrometers, cameras and gratings.
Computer Control
In addition to wavelength control the FHR has an optional automated turret control and automated control of the optional internal five position filter wheel.
There are multiple software platforms to choose from for spectrometer control and acquisition.
HORIBA’s world renowned software platform, LabSpec is ideal for most Raman and photoluminescence applications. It offers advanced capabilities, with expert functionality, control and flexibility. LabSpec is the first choice for most spectrometer customers. | |
SynerJY™ | SynerJY™ software is a fully integrated data acquisition and data analysis program for spectroscopic systems. It is selected for custom spectroscopy configurations not suitable for LabSpec. |
LabVIEW™ | LabVIEW VI’s are now available for the complete line of instrumentation from the Optical Spectroscopy Division, allowing users to work with the LabVIEW™ development package from National Instruments. This option requires proficiency with LabVIEW™ programing. |
SDK | Software Development Kits (SDK’s) are available for programmers who wish to write their own software control of HORIBA spectrometers. This option absolutely requires proficiency with programing |
Accessories
Compatible Optical Building Blocks
The FHR 180 monochromator is one of many inter-connectable Optical Building Blocks available from HORIBA Scientific. These Optical Building Blocks can be ordered together to form a subassembly or even a complete custom spectroscopy solution.
C-Mount Adapter
The FHR series can be provided with ational C-Mount coupler accessory for the exit port that allows it to be coupled to cameras that use a C-Mount thread. It can also be equipped with an entrance side C-Mount coupler so that it can be directly attached to a microscope with an appropriate C-Mount detection port.
Fiber Light GuidesWe offer a selection of fiber optic and liquid light guides to choose from depending on the application. Lens based fiber-coupler with f/# matching optics for SMA and ferrule (part number 220F, or 220F-AFC for FC Mount fibers). | ||
Direct fiber-coupler with no optics for 10 mm and 0.25″ ferrule with thumbscrew x-y adjusters, (part number AFO-XY) Mirror based fiber-coupler for 10 mm ferrule (part number J23078640). Contact us for information about SMA and FC adapters. Simple fiber-adapter for 0.25″ ferrule (part number 120F). |
Internal Filter WheelsThe FHR is compatible with the HORIBA AFW-C6PM automated filter wheel. This is a six position motorized filter wheel which accommodates up to six 1" interchangeable filters. Filter selection is software controlled. |
Optical ChoppersIf you would like to use an optical chopper with your spectrograph/monochromator, then we have a number of solutions. To learn more click here. |
Single Channel Detectors
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Spectroscopy Cameras
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Broad Band Light Sources
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Sample Compartment
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Specifications
FHR 640 | FHR 1000 | ||
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Optical layout | Czerny-Turner with optional dual entrance and dual exit ports | Czerny-Turner with optional dual entrance and dual exit ports | |
Focal length | 640 mm | 1 meter | |
Aperture | f/5.4 | f/9 | |
Grating size | Single grating: 110 x 110 mm Dual grating 80 x 110 mm |
Single grating: 110 x 110 mm Dual grating 80 x 110 mm |
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Reciprocal linear dispersion | 1.2 nm/mm using 1200 gr/mm grating | 0.8 nm/mm using 1200 gr/mm grating | |
Resolution | 0.016 nm | 0.008 nm | |
Slits | Automated 0 to 2 mm standard. Optional automated 0 to 7 mm. |
Automated 0 to 2 mm standard. Optional automated 0 to 7 mm. |
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Accuracy | ±0.03 nm | ±0.03 nm | |
Repeatability | ±0.015 nm | ±0.015 nm | |
Drive step-size | 0.00025 nm | 0.00025 nm | |
Scan speed | 300 nm/s | 300 nm/s | |
Computer control | USB 2.0 built in | USB 2.0 built in | |
Dimensions (not including adjustable legs) | 13.78" (W) × 29.13" (L) × 13.78" (H) 35 cm (W) × 74cm (L) × 35 cm (H) |
16.93" (W) × 45.67" (L) × 13.78" (H) 43 cm (W) × 116 cm (L) × 35 cm (H) |
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Weight | 143.3 lbs., 65 kg | 154.3lbs., 70 kg |