Vitrinite Reflectance Measurements with Spectroscopy & Imaging
The 508PV™ microscope spectrophotometer is designed to add spectroscopy, color imaging, and vitrinite reflectance capabilities to your optical microscope. It can also be used to upgrade an older microspectrometer with cutting edge optics, electronics and software.
The 508PV™ attaches to an open photoport and enables you to collect transmission, reflectance, polarization or even fluorescence and luminescence spectra of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ spectrophotometer technology from CRAIC, the 508PV™ spectrophotometer has a usable spectral range from the ultraviolet to the near infrared. With the 508PV™, you can acquire high quality spectra of even sub-micron samples rapidly, non-destructively and with ease.
The 508PV™ microscope spectrophotometer is ideal for diverse applications such as colorimetry of pixels on flat panel displays, reflectometry of vitrinite coal and source rock, or thin film thickness measurements of optics and semiconductors. The 508PV™is also a cost effective way to upgrade older microspectrometers to the latest hardware and software.
Features
Add the 508PV™ to any microscope or probe station for spectroscopy, colorimetry and micro spot film thickness.
- Featuring Lightblades™ spectrophotometers designed specifically for microspectroscopy
- User selected spectral range from deep UV to NIR
- 250 to 2100 nm available spectral range
- Permanently calibrated, variable measurement areas even below a micron
- Thermoelectric cooling available to improve signal-to-noise ratios and long term stability.
- Incorporates high resolution, color digital imaging...up to 6 megapixels available
- Featured with Lambdafire™ spectroscopy and imaging control and analysis software. Lambdafire™ also includes touchscreen control.
- Calibrated, variable measurement areas even smaller than a micron
- Transmission microspectroscopy
- Reflectance microspectroscopy
- Fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Polarization microspectroscopy
- Photoluminescence microspectroscopy
- Thin film thickness measurements
- Colorimetry of microscopic samples
- Refractive index measurements with the rIQ™ package
- Manual or fully automated operation
- Precision temperature control of samples
- Specialized software including statistical analysis, spectral databasing, image analysis and more
- NIST traceable microspectrometer standards
- Easy to use and maintain
- From the experts in microspectroscopy

UV-vis-NIR Microspectroscopy
Adding spectroscopy to your microscope™
The 508PV™ is a spectrophotometer, incorporating an imaging system, designed to add to any microscope or probe station with a photoport. Configurable for work ranging from the deep UV through the visible and into the near infrared, this powerful tool gives your systems new capabilities including film thickness measurements and colorimetry. Featuring Lightblades™ technology, the 508PV™ also allows you the ability to measure transmission, reflectance, polarization and photoluminescence spectra of even sub-micron samples. |
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Photoluminescence
Cutting edge fluorescence & luminescence
The 508PV™ can be configured for fluorescence and luminescence spectroscopy of even sub-micron samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with the ability to measure the fluorescence and luminescence from the UV to the NIR, the 508PV™ is a powerful tool for photoluminescence analysis of materials sciences, biology, geology and more. | ![]() |
Polarization
Polarization Microspectroscopy
The 508PV™ can be configured to acquire the polarization spectra of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology, the 508PV™ polarization microspectroscopy capabilities allow you to acquire spectra of birefringent and other types of samples quickly and easily. | ![]() |
Spectral Surface Mapping
Combines hardware and software for automated spectral analysis and 5D mapping of samples with microscopic spatial resolution. 5D maps of the absorbance, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission and Raman spectra of samples may be generated. |
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Imaging & Microscopy
High resolution color digital imaging
The 508PV™ features high resolution, color digital imaging with sophisticated software. It allows you to simultaneously see both the spectrophotometer entrance aperture and the sample. This makes it very easy to align the sample for measurements and to capture full color images under any measurement conditions. | ![]() |
Applications
Applications
- Add spectroscopy to a microscope
- Add thin film thickness measurements to a probe station
- Upgrade an older microspectrophotometer
- Colorimetry of LCD and OLED displays
- Vitrinite reflectance of coal, coke and petroleum source rock
- Biotechnology research
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.

*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Lightblades™ UV-Visible-NIR spectrophotometers

Spectrophotometers designed for light™
Introduction
Lightblades™ spectrophotometers, from CRAIC Technologies, are designed specifically for microspectroscopy. Built for high sensitivity, superior ultraviolet and near infrared spectral response and a high dynamic range, Lightblades™ feature all solid state construction for both durability and reliability.
Particularly well suited for low light-level applications such as microspectroscopy, Lightblades™ are exclusive to CRAIC Technologies leading-edge microspectrophotometers. Featuring advanced optoelectronics and controlled by CRAIC Technologies LambdaFire spectroscopy software, Lightblades™ are the heart of a new generation of micro-analysis instruments.
Advantages
Key Advantages
- Designed for microspectroscopy
- Deep UV to NIR spectral range
- High sensitivity and high spectral resolution
- Integrated TE cooled array detectors available for low noise and long term stability
- All solid state construction for long term reliability
- Controlled by CRAIC Technologies spectral analysis software
- Lightblades Concept: Operate either alone or in series for wide spectral range and high resolution
Results
Applications
Applications
- Absorbance microspectroscopy
- Reflectance microspectroscopy
- Fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Luminescence microspectroscopy
- Polarization anisotropy
- Polarization microspectroscopy
- Microcolorimetry
- Raman microspectroscopy
- Film thickness measurements
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide.
CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
The lit microscope base and the lit octagonal optical head are trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. CRAIC Technologies, 2030PV™, FLEX™, 508PV™, Apollo™, GeoImage™, rIQ™, Lambdafire™, Lightblades™ and "Perfect Vision for Science" are all trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. Instrument features offered depend upon instrument configuration. Features listed here may not be present in some configurations.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Spectroscopy of microscopic areas on large samples
The 2030XL PRO™ microspectrophotometer is designed to acquire spectra, images, and film thickness measurements of microscopic features of large scale samples. "XL" stands for "extra large" and these are the types of samples for which this instrument was built. Built to meet your needs, the 2030XL PRO™ incorporates the latest technological advances in optics, electronics, spectroscopy and software to deliver the superior performance with unparalleled speed and capabilities. The ease-of-use for which CRAIC instruments are known has even been improved, making this instrument the cutting edge of UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy.
The 2030XL PRO™ microspectrophotometer allows you to measure UV-visible-NIR range transmission, absorbance, reflectance, emission and photoluminescent microspectra™ of features smaller than a micron across. Yet, depending upon the instrument configuration, the size of the sample can essentially be unlimited. Now you can map color variations within pixels of the biggest flat panel displays, measure film thickness of 300 mm wafers with ease or measure the fluorescence of the largest artworks.
Raman microspectroscopy, high resolution UV microscopy and even NIR microscopy are also offered.
The 2030XL PRO™ microspectrophotometer is simple to use, the measurements are non-destructive and the spectral data is unmatched.
Introduction
Features
Key Features*
UV-visible-NIR, Raman and PL microspectra™ of large samples.
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UV-vis-NIR Microspectroscopy
Cutting edge microspectroscopy from the leaders
A fully integrated microspectroscopy unit that features a spectral range from the deep UV through the visible and into the near infrared. Simultaneous and direct imaging of both the sampling aperture and the sample makes for fast, accurate measurements. Featuring Scorpii™, SampleSafe™ and Lightblades™ technology, the 2030XL PRO™ gives you the ability to measure transmission, reflectance, polarization, Raman and fluorescence spectra of even sub-micron samples. CRAIC Technologies is also the only recognized source for NIST traceable microspectrometer standards. |
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Raman Microspectroscopy
Flexible Raman Microspectroscopy
When fitted with the CRAIC Apollo™ Raman spectrometer module, the 2030XL PRO™ is capable of Raman, resonance Raman and other types of measurements of microscopic samples. Modules include lasers, Raman spectrometers and the interface optics that allow you to collect high quality Raman spectra of your samples. | ![]() |
Photoluminescence
High sensitivity emission microspectroscopy & imaging
The 2030XL PRO™ can be configured for fluorescence and photoluminescence spectra and images of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with excitation ranging from the deep UV to the near infrared and the ability to measure the emission in the same range, the 2030XL PRO™ is a powerful tool for microscale photoluminescence spectroscopy in the materials sciences, biology, geology and more. | ![]() |
Polarization
Microspectroscopy & imaging of UV-visible-NIR polarization
2030XL PRO™ can be configured to acquire the polarization spectra and images of even the smallest samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with a spectral range from the UV to the NIR, the 2030XL PRO™ polarization microspectroscopy capabilities are unparalleled. The spectra and images of birefringent and other types of samples with polarization characteristics can be acquired quickly and easily with this sophisticated system. | ![]() |
Spectral Surface Mapping
Combines hardware and software for automated spectral analysis and 5D mapping of samples with microscopic spatial resolution. 5D maps of the film thickness, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission and Raman spectra of samples may be generated. |
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UV-vis-NIR Microimaging
Superior image quality from the UV to the NIR
The 2030XL PRO™ includes a unique UV-visible-NIR microscope with research grade optics. Featuring high resolution digital imaging for color, UV and the NIR regions, the 2030XL PRO™ has sophisticated imaging software. This gives you the ability for both real time and image capture of samples by transmission, reflectance, polarization and fluorescence microscopy quickly and easily. | ![]() |
Applications
Applications
- Semiconductor Film Thickness
- MEMS devices
- Photovoltaic Panels
- Colorimetry of flat panel displays
- Intensity mapping of flat panel displays
- Microspectra™ of Questioned Documents
- Microspectra™ of Art Works
- or any other large scale samples...
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
The lit microscope base and the lit octagonal optical head are trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. CRAIC Technologies, 2030PV™, FLEX™, 508PV™, Apollo™, GeoImage™, rIQ™, Lambdafire™, Lightblades™ and "Perfect Vision for Science" are all trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. Instrument features offered depend upon instrument configuration. Features listed here may not be present in some configurations.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Cutting Edge UV-Visible-NIR & Raman Microspectroscopy
Combining state-of-the-art technologies, the 2030PV PRO™ allows users to measure UV-visible-NIR range transmission, absorbance, reflectance, emission, and photoluminescent microspectra™ of sample areas smaller than a micron. It can also determine the thickness of thin films and color spaces. While acquiring microspectra™, users can view samples with high-resolution digital imaging in deep UV, full color, or near-infrared, ensuring a comprehensive and versatile analysis.
Perfect Vision for Science™
Introduction
Features
Key Features*
The 2030PV PRO™: superior UV-visible-NIR spectra and images of microscopic samples.
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UV-vis-NIR Microspectroscopy
Cutting edge microspectroscopy from the leaders
A fully integrated microspectrometer with a spectral range from the deep UV through the near infrared. Simultaneous and direct imaging of both the sampling aperture and the sample makes for fast, accurate measurements. Featuring Scorpii™, SampleSafe™ and Lightblades™ technology, the 2030PV PRO™ gives you the ability to measure transmission, reflectance, Raman, polarization, fluorescence and PL spectra of even sub-micron samples. CRAIC Technologies is also the only recognized source for NIST traceable microspectrometer standards. |
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Raman Microspectroscopy
The Power of Raman Microspectroscopy
When fitted with the CRAIC Apollo™ Raman spectrometer module, the 2030PV PRO™ is capable of Raman spectroscopy of microscopic samples. The system includes a wide range of lasers, Lightblades™ Raman spectrometers and the interface optics that allow you to collect high quality Raman spectra of your samples. | ![]() |
Photoluminescence
High sensitivity emission microspectroscopy & imaging
The 2030PV PRO™ can be configured for fluorescence and luminescence spectra and images of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with excitation ranging from the deep UV to the near infrared and the ability to measure the emission in the same range, the 2030PV PRO™ is a powerful tool for microfluorometry for materials sciences, biology, geology and more. | ![]() |
Polarization
Microspectroscopy & imaging of UV-visible-NIR polarization
2030PV PRO™ can be configured to acquire the polarization spectra and images of even the smallest samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with a spectral range from the UV to the NIR, the 2030PV PRO™ polarization microspectroscopy capabilities are unparalleled. The spectra and images of birefringent and other types of samples with polarization characteristics can be acquired quickly and easily with this sophisticated system. | ![]() |
Spectral Surface Mapping
Combines hardware and software for automated spectral analysis and 5D mapping of samples with microscopic spatial resolution. 5D maps of the absorbance, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission, time resolved and Raman spectra of samples may be generated. |
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UV-vis-NIR Microimaging
Superior image quality from the UV to the NIR
The 2030PV PRO™ includes a unique UV-visible-NIR microscope with research grade optics. Featuring high resolution digital imaging for color, UV and the NIR regions, the 2030PV PRO™ has sophisticated imaging software. This gives you the ability for both real time and image capture of samples by transmission, reflectance, polarization and fluorescence microscopy quickly and easily. | ![]() |
2030XL PRO™ for Large Samples
Spectra of large samples with microscopic spatial resolution
The 2030XL PRO™ microspectrophotometer is designed to allow you to acquire spectra, images, and film thickness measurements of microscopic features of large scale samples. "XL" stands for "extra large" and these are the types of samples for which this instrument was built. Learn more here |
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Applications
Applications
- Semiconductor Film Thickness
- MEMS devices
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Photonic Bandgap Crystals
- Process Impurity Detection
- Protein Crystals
- Forensic Science
- Drug Chemistry
- Questioned Documents
- OLED's
- Flat Panel Color Masks
- Combinatorial Chemistry
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
Perfect Vision for Science™
The lit microscope base and the lit octagonal optical head are trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. CRAIC Technologies, 2030PV™, FLEX™, 508PV™, Apollo™, GeoImage™, rIQ™, Lambdafire™, Lightblades™ and "Perfect Vision for Science" are all trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. Instrument features offered depend upon instrument configuration. Features listed here may not be present in some configurations.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Get a microscope C-mount Adapter™ to add a camera or spectrophotometer to a microscope

C-mount for your microscope with 3 axes of movement: now your camera can be parfocal and parcentral with the eyepiece image.

Introduction
The Universal C-mount Adapter™ from CRAIC Technologies was designed for three things:
1. Fit to many microscope models and brands.
2. Adding any camera or spectrophotometer to a microscope photoport.
3. Allowing the camera image to be both parfocal and parcentral with the image from the microscope's eyepieces.
The Universal C-mount Adapter accomplishes all these tasks. With a proprietary design, it is able to move in the X, Y and Z axes and to allow you easily make your camera image parfocal and parcentral with that of the eyepieces.
With flexible flange design, the Universal C-mount Adapter can be used with many different microscope models and brands. Just tell us which model microscope that you are using.
Features
Key Features*
- Add a c-mount camera to many different types of microscopes
- Make the image from the camera parfocal and parcentral with that of the eyepieces
- X, Y and Z axis alignment.
- Option to easily swap filters for improved image quality.
- Durable construction
Applications
Applications
- Adding c-mount cameras to microscopes
- Adding spectrophotometers to microscopes
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.t
The lit microscope base and the lit octagonal optical head are trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. CRAIC Technologies, 2030PV™, FLEX™, 508PV™, Apollo™, GeoImage™, rIQ™, Lambdafire™, Lightblades™ and "Perfect Vision for Science" are all trademarks of CRAIC Technologies, Inc. Instrument features offered depend upon instrument configuration. Features listed here may not be present in some configurations.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.