VNIR to NIR hyperspectral imaging systems for microscopy, lab, field, and tower-mounted applications

The SOC710 hyperspectral camera stands out with its unique internal scanning design, making it the most versatile hyperspectral imaging system available. Its flexible setup allows for seamless integration as a lab benchtop system or attachment to a tripod, boom, or tower for field measurements, eliminating the need for specialized scanning hardware. Additionally, the c-mount objective lens offers many field-of-view options and can be easily attached to commercial microscopes for hyperspectral microscopy. The SOC710 is the ideal hyperspectral imager for any lab’s current and future research needs.

High Spectral Resolution

High precision scientific grade data

Internal Scanning Stage

No special accessories limiting deployment in variable experimental setups

Faster, Easier Focusing

Preview camera provides live video for real-time focusing

Open Data Formats

SOC data formats are open source and ENVI compatible

Interchangeable Lenses

C-mount objective lenses allow choice of field-of-view

Time Lapse Capability

Automated hyperspectral data acquisition capability

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Hyperspectral imaging systems for microscope, lab, field, and tower-mounted applications

High Spectral Resolution

Our decades of experience with spectral imaging instruments have contributed to the design of the SOC710 Series, creating systems with high spatial and spectral resolutions, high signal-to-noise, and very low optical distortions and stray light. Our systems are designed around the latest spectral and sensor technologies to balance performance, reliability, and affordability.

Unique Internal Scanning Design

The SOC710 instruments are complete hyperspectral imaging systems. No additional scanning equipment is needed. The SOC710’s unique internal scanning mechanism is ideal for lab and field measurements, and tower-mounted configurations and is plug-and-play for microscopy applications.

Interchangeable C-Mount Lenses

SOC710 Series cameras can use a wide range of lens options enabling the system to adapt to different scales, from close-up inspections to broad landscape remote sensing.

Superior Technical Support

Surface Optics prides itself on providing strong technical support for our hyperspectral customers. Our expert team assists with training, equipment setup, troubleshooting, data acquisition, and data analysis.

Operating Environments

SOC710 Series cameras are ideal for research applications with multiple platforms.

Microscope
Industrial
Lab
Tower
Field
Greenhouse

Operating Environments

Microscope
Tower
Field
Greenhouse
Lab
Industrial

710 Series Models

710-E

400 nm – 1000 nm

710-sCMOS

400 nm – 1000 nm

710-SWIR

900 nm – 1700 nm

More Information

Spectral Range (nm)

400 – 1000

400 – 1000

900 – 1700

Spectral Channels

260

256

288

Spectral Bandwidth (nm)

2.31

2.34

2.78

Spectral Resolution (FWHM) (nm)

Spatial Pixels

704

2048

512

Aperture

f/2.4

f/2.4

f/2.0

Pixel Size (µm)

5.86

6.5

15

Noise Equivalent Spectral Radiance (NESR) (W/m²-sr-nm)

1.258E-03 @ 550nm

2.877E-03 @ 550nm

1.258E-03 @ 550nm

Bit Depth

12

16

12

Stray Light

< 0.5%

< 0.5%

< 0.5%

Objective Lens

C-Mount / NIR corrected

C-Mount / NIR corrected

C-Mount / SWIR corrected

Max Frame Rate (fps)

166

160

107

Interface

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

USB 2.0

Weight (kg / lbs)

3.85 / 8.5

3.85 / 8.5 lbs

5.44 / 12.0

Dimensions (cm)

12.7 x 20.3 x 28.0

12.7 x 20.3 x 28.0

13.0 x 20.0 x 27.0

Power (V)

12 DC / 100-240 AC

12 DC / 100-240 AC

12 DC / 100-240 AC

For accessories information email: contact@surfaceoptics.com

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