Ultrospec 30, Cell Density Meter

Code: 80-3008-01

Biochrom Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter allows you to generate and save standard curves using absorbance values or McFarland standards for various cell types to use for future quantification

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Biochrom Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter - Compact, portable, easy-to-use cell density meter

Key Features

  • Creation of Standard Curves - Generate and save standard curves using absorbance values or McFarland standards for various cell types to use for future quantification.
  • Compact and Portable - Hand-held instrument with rechargeable battery for easy movement around the lab.
  • Touchscreen Display - Intuitive menu arrangement easily navigated using the colour touchscreen.
  • Instrument Data Output - Measurement data can be exported to a USB flash drive as comma-separated value files (.csv).

Applications - Suitable for:

  • Performing microbial growth phase analysis in bacterial and yeast cell suspensions
  • Bacterial transformation
  • Plasmid amplification
  • Antibiotic studies
  • Quality control
  • Contaminant detection
  • Precision fermentation
  • Cell growth assays

Technical Specifications

  • 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
  • Spectral Bandwidth: 40 nm
  • Photometric Range Absorbance: 0.3 to 2.0A
  • Photometric Accuracy:  <± 0.05A at 1A using neutral density filter
  • Photometric Repeatability: ± 0.02A at 1A in 10mm cuvette
  • Sample Holder Accepts:
    • 10mm x 10mm cuvettes
    • 16mm test tubes
    • Can accept 10-12mm tubes with optional adapter
  • Data Connector: USB-A Interface for memory device
  • Power Connector: USB-C Input power at 5V, 2 Amp max
  • Power (via external charger): USB charger specifications (included): 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 10W
  • Battery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery
  • Compliance: CE & UKCA marked, US/CAN safety (ETL or equivalent)
  • Dimensions: 170mm W x 210mm D x 50 mm H
  • Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

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