Precision laser-cut slit and aperture assemblies in Ocean Insight spectrometers provide users with a degree of measurement flexibility not typically available with most spectrometers.

Spectroscopy is a technique in which the design criteria exist as a set of trade-offs. For example, a smaller slit yields higher optical resolution, but decreases throughput. Also, changing the slit requires spectrometer rework that has to be performed at the manufacturer’s facility. With replaceable slits, users can change the spectrometer’s performance directly in the field. Changing slits can be accomplished within minutes, with minimal tinkering.