This high-resolution, budget-friendly spectroradiometer is the most versatile in our catalog. The NaturaSpec 3500 features a 512-element Si array and two 256-element extended InGaAs arrays to provide the best resolution in NIR ranges.
NaturaSpec™ 3500 Spectroradiometer
Description
• 350-2500 nm spectral range
• 100% diode array optics with no moving parts
• Removable/replaceable fiber optic cable
• Rugged anodized aluminum construction
• Factory calibrated radiance and/or irradiance using NIST traceable source
• Auto exposure & auto dark shutter
• External Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• Wireless Bluetooth® Connection
• Ground truthing
• Environmental research
• Agricultural analysis
• Ecosystem change
• Forestry & canopy research
• Glacial change & climate studies
• Atmospheric research
• Vicarious satellite sensor validation
• Water body studies
• Plant species identification
• Urban development
• Crop health
• Photosynthesis efficiency
• Irrigation assessment
• Topsoil fertility & erosion risks
• Soil degradation, mapping, & monitoring
Spectral Range | 350-2500 nm |
Spectral Resolution | 3.5 nm@700 nm 7.8nm@1500 nm 7.8nm@2100 nm |
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm) | 2048 Sampling channels | Data output in 1 nm increments |
Detector(s) | 1024-element UV-enhanced Si Array 512-element TE-cooled InGaAs Array 512-element extended TE-cooled InGaAs Array |
Calibration | Spectral and radiometric calibration for radiance/irradiance measurements using NIST traceable sources. |
Noise Equivalence Radiance W/cm²/nm/sr (1.5m fiber optic) | 0.3x10-9 @ 400 nm 0.1x10-9 @ 1500 nm 2.5x10-9 @ 2100 nm |
Software Included | DARWin™ Data Acquisition Data output in ASCII format for easy post processing. Compatible with: All post-processing software, EZ-ID™software for instant identification & spectral library building and Eigenvector chemometrics modeling software. |
Power (volts/watts) | AC/DC Switching Adapter Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Instrument DC Input: 12VDC 30W |
Dimensions (in/mm) | 317 x 226 x 86 mm | 12.5 x 8.9 x 3.4 in |
Weight (lbs/kg) | 10.2lbs | 4.6kg |
Interface | USB, Wireless Bluetooth™ Connection |
Minimum Scan Speed | 100 ms |
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm) | 0.1 nm |
Wavelength Accuracy (nm) | ±0.5nm bandwidth |
Data Optimization | Automatic Exposure, Detector Integration and Dark Current Correction |
Input and Accessories | Includes 1.5m fiber optic (25°FOV), and Pistol Grip Fiber Holder Optional custom length and submersible fiber optic cables, fore optics, and accessories are available. |
Operational temperature range (°C) | -10°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature (°C) | -15°C to 70°C |
Maximum Radiance | VNIR 2x Solar | SWIR 10x Solar |
Battery Run TIme | Minimum 3 hours |
Warranty | 12-month manufacturer's warranty including expert customer support |
Computer | Windows® |
The NaturaSpec 3500 is sold as a bundle so you can start gathering your mission-critical data without delay.
What’s Included:
• NaturaSpec 3500 Spectroradiometer
• DARWin™ SP Data Acquisition Software
• 1.5m fiber optic cable with an SMA-905 Connector Calibrated for Radiance
• Pistol Grip Fiber Holder with Triggering Capability
• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery with Charger & Power Cable
• Pelican® Watertight Protective Case with Custom Foam
• Custom Padded Backpack for Field Work
• 5×5″ Reflectance Standard with Protective Case
