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An All-Terrain Materials Characterization Vehicle For Pharmaceutical Applications & More

Science and industry move at a dizzying pace—often times in directions that are unexpected or surprising based on the need of the moment. For the pharmaceutical industry in particular, a Raman Chemical Imaging platform that can adapt to constantly changing materials characterization needs is required for the development and analysis of a virtually unlimited number of compounds having widely varying molecular compositions. FALCON II satisfies this need.


The EagleTechnical Sepcifications

Spectroscopy

Basic Imaging Specifications

  • Par-focal among objective selections
  • Par-centricity ± 10µm
  • Passive environmental vibration damping

Raman Imaging

  • Optical resolution near diffraction limited to 350 nm.
  • Spectral resolution 9 cm -1 FWHM based on Raleigh criteria,
    0.5 cm-1 peak shift discrimination.
  • Measured Raman range from 244 cm-1 to 5,464 cm-1shift
    from laser line.
  • High sensitivity deep cooled back-illuminated CCD –70°C
  • Optional EMCCD
  • Maximum optical magnification 400X
  • Excitation source solid-state single frequency, single mode
    532 ± 0.1nm 2-watt laser

Color Video Imaging

  • High quality color video
  • Integration to 8.5 sec. allows use in low light
  • DSP control for precise, flexible imaging

Available Fluorescent Imaging

  • Optical resolution near diffraction limited to 350 nm.
  • Fluorescent spectral range 400- 720 nm
  • Spectral bandpass 7 nm
  • High sensitivity deep cooled CCD –70°C
  • Maximum optical magnification 400X
  • Excitation wavelength 365 nm, derived from Hg arc lamp and Excitation filter

Raman Dispersive

  • Dispersive spectral resolution 3 cm-1 FWHM based on Raleigh criteria
  • Measured Raman range from 244 cm-1 to 4,454 cm-1 shift from laser line.
  • Automated three grating turret Automated slit width
  • High sensitivity deep cooled back-illuminated CCD –70°C
  • Excitation source same as Raman Imaging
  • Patented Deut Vision Technology© enables simultaneous Raman imaging and Raman dispersive measurements
  Available Near Infrared Imaging

  • Optical resolution 760 nm (@ λ=1μm)
  • NIR spectral range 900 –1700nm
  • Spectral resolution 7nm o InGaAs FPA CCD camera
  • Maximum optical magnification 200X
  • Excitation source – Quartz tungsten Halogen, 100W

Mechanical Specifications

  • Basic dimensions – 92cm deep x 69cm wide x 191cm tall
  • Weight ~295 kg (Max.)
  • Sample stage travel X and Y = 10cm x 10cm
  • Sample X and Y positioning resolution – 0.05 μm
  • Sample Z resolution – 0.1 μm
  • Sample formats - accepts 25mm x 75mm, 50mm x75mm microscope slides, and standard well plate


Electrical specifications

  • 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz

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Pricing, Purchasing and Financing


Use our rapid web response form to request pricing and financing information for FALCON II or contact our sales consultants directly at:

ChemImage Purchasing
Phone: 412.241.7335
Fax: 412.241.7311
Email: sales@chemimage.com



ChemImage Product BrochureFalcon II Product Sheet
Raman Chemical Imaging combines digital imaging and Raman spectroscopy to provide molecular images that reveal material morphology, composition, structure and concentration.
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FalconII Application NotesApplication Notes

Analyzing Pharmaceutical Tablet Architecture Using Wide-Field Raman Chemical Imaging and Multivariate Image Processing.
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Imaging of Polymer and Drug Polymer Delivery Systems Using Wide-Field Raman Chemical Imaging.
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Monitoring Droplet Size Distribution Using Wide-Field Raman Chemical Imaging.
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Falcon II PostersPosters

“Raman Chemical Imaging of Type II Acetaminophen Crystallized from Aqueous Solution”. (FDA)
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“Raman Chemical Imaging as a Tool for the Ingredient-Specific Particle Size Characterization of Aqueous Suspension Formulations of Nasal Sprays”. (FDA)
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“Raman Chemical Imaging of Complex Pharmaceutical Products”.
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