Description
The Biochrom Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter is a compact, portable and easy-to-use density meter. Generate and save cell and condition-specific standard curves using absorbance values or McFarland standards. Compact and portable, with an easy-to-navigate touch screen display, the cell density meter is perfect for easy movement around the lab.
Suitable for a wide variety of applications, including:
- Performing microbial growth phase analysis in bacterial and yeast cell suspensions
- Quality control
- Bacterial transformation
- Antibiotic studies
- Contaminant detection
- Cell growth assays
- Plasmid amplification
- Precision fermentation
Scope of supply: Instrument, power supply, USB cable, 1 pack of x8 cuvettes, Quick Start Guide and QR code with link to User Manual supplied as standard.
Accessories include: 10 and 12 mm tube adapter set, disposable cuvettes and replacement battery and cables.
Features
Creation of standard curves: Generate and save cell and condition-specific standard curves using absorbance values or McFarland standards to use for future quantification.
Touchscreen display: Easy to navigate using the touchscreen with intuitive menu.
Compact and portable: Hand-held with rechargeable battery for easy movement around the lab.
Instrument data output: Measurement data can be exported to a USB flash drive as common-separated value (.csv).
Specification
Wavelength range: 600 nm
Light source: LED
Detector: Photo Diode
Display: 4.3-inch, 480 x 272-pixel resolution backlit LCD colour display
Storage conditions: -10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F)
Spectral bandwidth: 40 nm
Photometric range: Absorbance 0.3 to 2.0A
Photometric accuracy: < ± 0.05A 1A using neutral density filter
Photometric repeatability: ± 0.02 A at 1 A om 10 mm cuvette
Sample holder: Accepts 10 mm x 10 mm cuvettes and 16 mm test tubes. Can accept 10-12 mm tubes with optional adapter
Data connector: USB-A interface for memory device
Power connector: USB-C input power at 5 V, 2 Amp max
Power (via external charger): USB charger specifications (included): 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 W
Battery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Compliance: CE & UKCA marked, US/CAN safety (ETL or equivalent)
Dimensions: 170 mm W x 210 mm D x 50 mm H
Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
