Ultrospec 30, Cell Density Meter

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)