Version 2.1 rev 13 Feb 2017
SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Shamrock imaging spectrographs are a series of research-grade, high performance, exible and rugged platforms 
designed for use in demanding low-light applications, but are equally suited to routine measurements. Shamrock 
spectrographs are compatible with a wide range of Andor detectors, as well as those from other manufacturers. This 
section provides an overview of the signal and power connections of the spectrographs.
2.1  
external featureS and model optionS
The main external features of the Shamrock 500i are shown below. Features will vary depending on model type (see table).
Figure 1: Shamrock 500i
Model Side input
port
Direct input
port
Direct output
port
Side output
port
Motorised
ipper mirror
SR-500i-A
Manual slit - Camera - -
SR-500i-B1
Manual slit - Camera Manual slit √
SR-500i-B2
Manual slit - Camera Camera √
SR-500i-C
Manual slit Manual slit Camera - √
SR-500i-D1
Manual slit Manual slit Camera Manual slit √
SR-500i-D2
Manual slit Manual slit Camera Camera √
SR-500i-XX-SIL
Protected silver coated optics options for models shown above (replace X with relevant model number)
Signal and power 
Connections
Removable top panel for 
access to interior e.g. 
Grating turret 
Direct Output Port
Shown with Detector 
attached
Side Input Port
Side Output Port
Direct Input Port