Biochrom Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter
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80-3008-01
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Biochrom Ultrospec 30 — Cell Density Meter
SKU: 80-3008-12
Overview
The Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter is compact and portable, with a unique standard curve functionality. From the bench to the field, it is a compact, portable, easy-to-use cell density meter. Includes Power Supply, USB cable, 1 pack of 8 cuvettes, and Quick Start Guide.
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
- 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 common-separated value (.csv)
- Optional adapter set for 10 and 12 mm tubes allows measurement of 10 and 12 mm test tubes
- Pack of 100 disposable cells available
Applications
- 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
| Specification | Data |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 80-3008-12 |
| 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 0.0 to 2.5A |
| Photometric Accuracy | < ± 0.05A 1A using neutral density filter |
| Photometric Repeatability | ± 0.02A at 1A on 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 | 170 mm W x 210 mm D x 50 mm H |
| Weight | 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) |
Product images are representative. Specifications subject to change.
| Wavelength range | 600nm |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 40nm |
| Light Source | LED |
| Detector | Photodiode |
| Photometric Range | Absorbance 0.3 to 2.0A |
| Photometric accuracy | <+/- 0.05A at 1A using neutral density filters |
| Photometric reproducibility | 0.02A at 1A in 10mm cuvette |
| Measurement Type | Cell Density |
| Cell Compatibility | Accepts: 10mm x 10mm cuvettes 16mm test tubes Can accept 10-12mm tubes with optional adapter |
| Display | 4.3-inch, 480 x 272-pixel resolution backlit LCD colour display |
| Net Weight | 0.6 Kg (1.2lb) |
| Dimensions | 170 x 210 x 50mm |
| Regulations | CE & UKCA marked, US/CAN safety (ETL or equivalent) |
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