Accuris SmartDrop™ Nano Spectrophotometer
Product Description
The Accuris SmartDrop™ Nano Spectrophotometer provides fast and accurate DNA, RNA, and protein quantification from microvolume samples without the need for dilutions or an external computer. Featuring a 7” touchscreen, drop-and-read operation, built-in printer, and USB data export, SmartDrop delivers results in seconds with models available for different application needs and budgets.
Features:
- Accuris SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer - Basic
- Ideal for routine DNA, RNA, and protein quantification and purity analysis
- Cost-effective solution for routine laboratory use
- Affordable LED light source with reliable silicon detector technology
- Fixed 0.5 mm path length for accurate measurements
- Detects dsDNA concentrations up to 2,500 ng per µL
- Automatic calculation and display of 260/280 purity ratios
- Fast results are delivered in ~6 seconds
- Accuris SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer - Full Spectrum
- Ideal for nucleic acid, protein analysis, and identification of unknown samples
- Full-spectrum UV-Vis absorbance scans from 200–800 nm
- Quickly calculates and displays 260/280 and 260/230 ratios
- Long-life Xenon lamp with precision monochromator (no warm-up required)
- Highly sensitive CCD detector for accurate measurements
- Auto-ranging path lengths of 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm
- Detects dsDNA concentrations up to 4,500 ng per µL without dilution
- Requires only 0.5–2.0 µL sample volume
- Full spectrum analysis completed in ~5 seconds
- Preset programs for BCA, Bradford, and Lowry protein assays
- Select up to five specific wavelengths for colorimetric measurements
- Accuris SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer - Full Spectrum and Fluorometer
- Top-of-the-line spectrophotometer
- Combines a full-spectrum UV-Vis spectrophotometer and an integrated fluorometer
- Full-spectrum absorbance scanning and calculations of 260/280 nm and 260/230 ratios
- Long-life Xenon lamp with precision monochromator (no warm-up required)
- Auto-ranging path lengths of 0.05 mm, 0.2 mm, and 1.0 mm
- Detects dsDNA concentrations up to 15,000 ng per µL without dilution
- Integrated fluorometer for highly sensitive, low-concentration nucleic acid quantitation
- Motorized system gently stretches the sample column and allows for three different path lengths
- Providing accurate readings of samples from 0.5 to 2.0 µL without dilution
- Preprogrammed methods for nucleic acids, proteins, and colorimetric assays
- Fluorescence detection via blue light channel (460 nm) for dyes such as PicoGreen®, RiboGreen®, GFP, and fluorescein
- Optional UV, green, and red fluorescence channels available
Technical Specifications:
- Display: 7" Touch Screen
- Power: 25W, DC 24V, 2A
- Weight: 7.9 lbs
- Communication Ports: USB for data export
| Model | SmartDrop™ L (NS1000) | SmartDrop™ X (NS1010) | SmartDrop™ XF (NS1020) | |
| Minimum Sample Size | 1.0 µL – 2.0 µL | 0.5 µL – 2.0 µL | 0.5 µL – 2.0 µL | |
| Path Length | 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm, 1.0 mm | 0.05 mm, 0.2 mm, 1.0 mm | |
| Light Source / Life | UV LED / 8000H | Xenon flash lamp / >109 flashes | Xenon flash lamp / >109 flashes | |
| Detector | UV Silicon Photocell | 2048 Element Linear Silicon CCD Array | 2048 Element Linear Silicon CCD Array | |
| Wavelength | 260, 280, & 600 nm | 200 – 800 nm | 200 – 800 nm (1 nm steps) | |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ± 1 nm | ± 1 nm | ± 1 nm | |
| Spectral Resolution | -- | ≤ 3 nm (FWHM@Hg 253.7 nm) | ≤ 3nm (FWHM@Hg 253.7nm) | |
| Absorbance Range | 0.2 – 50 (10 mm equivalent) | 0.04 — 90(at 260 wavelength, 10 mm equivalent) | 0.04 — 300 at 260 wavelength, 10 mm equivalent | |
| Absorbance Precision | 0.005 Abs | 0.003 Abs(1 mm path length) | 0.003 Abs (1 mm path length) | |
| Absorbance Accuracy | ± 1% | ± 1%(7.332 Abs, at 260 nm wavelength) | ± 1% (7.332 Abs, at 260 nm wavelength) | |
| Concentration Accuracy | ± 5ng [10,500) ± 2% [500,2000) ± 3% [2000,2500] |
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| Detection Concentration Range | 10 ng/μL dsDNA ~ 2,500 ng/μL dsDNA | 2 ng/μL dsDNA ~ 4,500 ng/μL dsDNA | 2 ng/μL dsDNA - 15,000 ng/μL dsDNA | |
| Detection Time | < 6 seconds | < 5 seconds | < 6 seconds | |
| Dimensions | 8.2" W x 11.0" D x 7.3" H | 8.3" W x 10.6" D x 7.2" H | 8.2" W x 12.6" D x 7.3" H | |
| OD600 | Absorbance Range | 0~4.000 Abs | 0~4.000 Abs | 0~4.000 Abs |
| Absorbance Stability | [0,3) ≤ 0.5% [3,4) ≤ 2% | [0,3)≤ 0.5% [3,4)≤ 2% | [0,3)≤ 0.5% [3,4)≤ 2% | |
| Absorbance Repeatability | [0,3) ≤ 0.5%, [3,4) ≤ 2% | [0,3)≤ 0.5%, [3,4)≤ 2% | [0,3)≤ 0.5%, [3,4)≤ 2% | |
| Absorbance Precision | [0,2) ≤ 0.005A, [2,3) ≤ 1%, [3,4) ≤ 2% | [0,2)≤ 0.005A, [2,3)≤ 1%, [3,4)≤ 2% | [0,2)≤ 0.005A, [2,3)≤ 1%, [3,4)≤2% | |
| Flourometer | Linearity | -- | -- | R² ≥ 0.995 |
| Repeatability | -- | -- | ≤ 1.5% | |
| Stability | -- | -- | ≤ 1.5% | |
Please note: The Fluorescence detection tube and the cuvette are not included.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Benchmark Scientific |
|---|---|
| Latex Free | Yes |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Item Ships From | New Jersey |
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