# Scorpii Advanced Illumination System

> Introducing the Scorpii™ system, an exclusive, state-of-the-art broadband lighting package designed for CRAIC microspectrophotometers.

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## Scorpii™ Advanced UV-Visible-NIR Illumination System

![Scorpii Advanced Illumination System](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scorpii_Logo.webp)

## Introduction

Introducing the Scorpii™ system, an exclusive, state-of-the-art broadband lighting package designed for CRAIC microspectrophotometers. Scorpii™ spans from deep ultraviolet through the visible spectrum and extends far into the near-infrared region, providing unparalleled illumination for your samples.

Scorpii™ offers enhanced source stability, resulting in superior signal-to-noise ratios in spectra and significantly extended lamp life. It also features CRAIC Technologies’ innovative SampleSafe™ technology, engineered to protect your samples from photobleaching and other photochemical effects. Fully integrated with CRAIC Technologies’ LambdaFire microspectrometer control and analysis software, Scorpii™ ensures seamless operation and precise results.

Now available with CRAIC Technologies’ most advanced UV-vis-NIR microspectrometers and microscopes, Scorpii™ is at the heart of the next-generation PRO series of microspectrophotometers. It delivers unmatched performance and reliability, making it an essential tool for researchers seeking the highest quality in spectral analysis. Experience the future of microspectroscopy with the Scorpii™ system, where cutting-edge technology meets exceptional accuracy and efficiency.

## Advantages

Scorpii™ Advanced Illumination System offers the following features

- Designed for microspectroscopy
- Deep UV to NIR spectral range for both transmission and reflectance illumination
- SampleSafe™ automated sample protection technology
- Dramatically longer life light sources
- Enhanced stability for improved spectral signal to noise
- Controlled by CRAIC Technologies [Lambdafire™ spectral analysis software](https://www.microspectra.com/products/craic-software/lambdafire-spectroscopy-software/)

## Spectral Results

![200 to 800 nm spectrum of holmium oxide solution](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scorpii_Holmium_Oxide_Solution_Spectrum.jpg)

200 to 800 nm spectrum of holmium oxide solution taken with Scorpii™ Advanced Illumination System fitted on a 2030PV PRO™ microspectrometer

![200-300 nm spectrum of RMRE solution](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scorpii_Deep_UV_Spectral_Data.jpg)

200 to 300 nm spectrum of RMRE solution taken with Scorpii™ Advanced Illumination System fitted on a 2030PV PRO™ microspectrometer

## Improved Spectra

Applications

- *Absorbance/Transmission microspectroscopy*
- *Reflectance microspectroscopy*
- *Polarization anisotropy*
- *Polarization microspectroscopy*
- *Microcolorimetry*
- *Film thickness measurements*

## Support

CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for its instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.

- [Service Contracts](https://www.microspectra.com/support/service-contracts/)
- [Standards Recertification](https://www.microspectra.com/support/service-contracts/)
- [Preventative Maintenance](https://www.microspectra.com/support/service-contracts/)
- [Instrument Relocation Services](https://www.microspectra.com/support/service-contracts/)

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.