CamSpec M550V Spectrophotometer
Double beam UV-Vis M550V spectrophotometer designed for research and routine use.
Variable bandpass instrument with options for 0.5, 1, 2 and 4nm bandpasses.
Local or remote control via PC software and USB interface for transfer of results.
Complies with UKCA and CE requirements for safety and ESD/EMC emission and susceptibility.
Parallel sample and reference beams are included as part of the design.
Exceptional sensitivity, resolution, stray light, noise and drift specifications.
Large range of accessories for laboratory automation and specific tests.
Calibrated in the UK using international standards for wavelength, absorbance, resolution and stray light by our qualified engineers.
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Operating Modes
- Basic Mode (Abs, %T, Conc)
- Quantitative (concentration calibration curves)
- Wavelength Scanning
- Kinetics (including timedrive)
- DNA/Protein
- Multi-Wavelength
- Performance Validation
Software and PC Control
- Local control with wipe-clean membrane keypad
- Remote control via PC CamSpec UV-Vis Analyst application software
- USB output for the transfer of results
Pharmacopoeias
The CamSpec M550V passes the following pharmacopoeia tests:
- Potassium Chloride stray light test
- Toluene in Hexane resolution test
- Holmium Perchlorate solution wavelength test
- Potassium Dichromate absorbance test
Technical Specifications
Display | Graphic LCD (320×240 )dot |
Light Source | Tungsten-Halogen and Deuterium |
Monochromator | Double beam, grating 1200 lines/mm |
Detectors | Silicon Photodiode |
Wavelenth Range | 190-1100nm |
Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.3nm |
Wavelength Repeatability | ≤0.1nm |
Wavelength Resolution | ±0.1nm |
Stability | ±[email protected] |
Sample Compartment | Various Accessories Available |
Standard Cell Holder | 1 Sample; 1 Reference for 10mm cells |
Software | UV-Vis Analyst, optional |
Zero Drift | <0.001A per hour after warm up |
Bandpass | 0.5, 1, 2 and 4nm |
Stray Light | <0.1%@220nm&340nm |
Photometric Accuracy | ±0.5% |
Photometric Range | 0-200%T, -0.3-3.0A |
Printer Interface | Parallel for A4 HP and Epson Printers |
Computer Interface | USB for PC control and USB for data export |
Power Requirements | 100V-240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Instrument Dimensions (lxwxh) | 405x625x280 |
Instrument Weight | 24.0kg |
Shipping Dimensions (lxwxh) | 770x580x420mm |
Shipping Weight | 26.7kg |
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