Virsa™

Introducing the Virsa™ Raman Analyser – the world’s only Raman system with remote probes capable of automatic focus-tracking. This groundbreaking, fibre-optic-coupled system liberates Raman spectroscopic analysis from the confines of the traditional laboratory microscope, enabling you to explore new samples and environments with unprecedented flexibility and precision.

Unparalleled Capabilities

• High-Performance & Portability: The Virsa™ Raman Analyser is a portable, high-performance fibre-optic system designed for rigorous spectroscopic applications.
• Exceptional Spatial Resolution: With spatial resolutions of <1 µm in the x/y plane and <2 µm in the z-axis, it delivers the detailed imaging required for even the most demanding analyses.
• Dynamic Sample Targeting: Live white light sample viewing allows for accurate targeting, while the motorised x/y/z stage enables precise objective positioning for both single-point measurements and mapping.
• Versatile Optical Configurations: Whether your objective lens is positioned downwards or horizontally, the system adapts to your specific analytical needs.

Innovative Technologies

• LiveTrack™ Focus-Tracking: Integrated within the fibre-optic probes, this technology automatically maintains focus on samples with irregular surfaces, undergoing phase changes, or in motion—ensuring that every detail is captured with high-quality Raman data.
• Monitor™ Software: This powerful software provides real-time reaction monitoring, capturing, analysing, and displaying data at up to 8 measurements per second. This makes the Virsa™ ideal for routine, high-speed analysis of complex samples or processes.

Flexible & Compact Design

With a modest footprint of just 543 mm x 436 mm x 178 mm, the Virsa™ system can be easily deployed on a benchtop or mounted in an industry-standard 19″ rack. This compact design is perfect for researchers and professionals who need to extend Raman applications beyond conventional laboratory setups.

Diverse Applications

• In-Vivo Biological Studies & Clinical Research: Equipped with a clinically ready fibre-optic probe, the Virsa™ is ideally suited for developing clinical applications of Raman spectroscopy, making it an excellent choice for research in clinics or operating theatres.
• Cultural Heritage & Conservation: Perfect for the non-destructive characterisation of large, immobile, or delicate cultural heritage artefacts, the system’s multiple laser excitation wavelengths and LiveTrack™ technology allow for microscopic analysis without compromising the integrity of valuable relics.

The Virsa™ Raman Analyser represents a significant leap forward in Raman technology, merging portability with real-time, high-precision spectroscopic analysis. It is the ultimate tool for researchers and professionals seeking to push the boundaries of material characterization in diverse and challenging environments.

For further information and detailed specifications, please visit the official product page on the Renishaw website.