Spectrophotometers, Nano, SmartDrop™, Benchmark
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Spectrophotometers, Nano, SmartDrop™, Benchmark
SmartDrop Nano Spectrophotometers
The Accuris SmartDrop series of nano spectrophotometers provides quick and easy quantification of small samples. Utilizing a small sample volume eliminates the need for dilutions, providing more accurate results. A full color, 7” touchscreen with icon-driven menus and preprogrammed protocols gets users up and running quickly. No external computer is required. Each unit features a quartz pedestal onto which a drop of sample is placed. The arm is lowered and the drop is stretched into a liquid column of specificed length for spectral analysis. DNA, RNA and protein concentrations and purity numbers are displayed in a matter of seconds.
The resulting data can be printed, saved in the SmartDrop’s onboard memory or exported via USB as an Excel file. All SmartDrop models include an integrated printer. For OD600 readings, each model includes a cuvette port and two optical glass cuvettes. Three SmartDrop models are available to meet a range of applications and budgets.
SmartDrop L
- Ideal for basic DNA/RNA/protein quantification and purity
- Affordable LED and silicon detector technology
- Fixed 0.5mm path length, detect up to 2500ng/µl of dsDNA
SmartDrop X
- Full-spectrum absorbance scans from 200 to 800nm
- Quickly calculates and displays 260/280 and 260/230 ratios
- Long-life Xenon lamp with precision monochromator
- Auto-ranging path lengths of 0.2mm and 1.0mm
- Detect up to 4,500 ng/µl of dsDNA without dilution
SmartDrop XF (Spectrophotometer + Fluorometer)
- Full-spectrum absorbance scanning and calculations of 260/280 and 260/230 ratios
- Long-life Xenon lamp with precision monochromator
- Auto-ranging path lengths of 0.05mm, 0.2mm and 1.0mm
- Detect up to 15,000ng/µl of dsDNA without dilution
- Integrated fluorometer for sensitive quantitation of low concentration nucleic acids
Model |
S285-50 (SmartDrop L) |
S285-51 (SmartDrop X) |
S285-52 (SmartDrop XF) |
Display |
7-inch touch screen |
Minimum sample size |
1.0µL – 2.0µL |
0.5µL – 2.0µL |
Path length |
0.5mm |
0.2mm, 1.0mm |
0.05mm, 0.2mm, 1.0mm |
Light source |
UV LED |
Xenon Flash Lamp |
Detector |
UV Silicon Photocell |
2048 Element Linear Silicon CCD Array |
Wavelength |
260, 280, & 600nm |
200 – 800nm (1nm steps) |
Absorbance range |
0.2-50A(10mm equivalent) |
0.04-90A(10mm equivalent) |
0.04-300A(10mm equivalent) |
Absorbance precision |
0.005 A |
0.003 A |
Lower limit of detection |
dsDNA: 10ng/µL |
dsDNA: 2ng/µl; BSA: 0.1mg/ml |
Upper limit of detection |
dsDNA: 2,500ng/µL |
dsDNA: 4,500ng/µL;
BSA: 135mg/mL |
dsDNA: 15,000ng/µL;
BSA: 360mg/mL |
Detection time |
< 6 seconds |
< 5 seconds |
< 6 seconds |
Communication ports |
USB for data export |
Voltage input |
DC 24V, 2A |
Power |
25W |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
20.8 x 8.0 x 18.6cm (8.2 x 11.0 x 7.3 inch) |
Weight |
3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs |
2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs |
3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs |
Cuvette OD600 detection |
Absorbance range |
0.0 – 4.0 A |
Absorbance stability |
[0,3) ≤ 0.5%, [3,4) ≤ 2% |
Absorbance repeatibility |
[0,3) ≤ 0.5%, [3,4) ≤ 2% |
Absorbance precision |
[0,2) ≤ 0.005 A, [2,3) ≤ 1%, [3,4) ≤ 2% |
Fluorescence detection |
Excitation/Emission |
N/A |
460 ± 20nm / 525-570nm |
Sensitivity |
N/A |
dsDNA: 0.5pg/µl |
Linearity |
N/A |
R² ≥ 0.995 |
Repeatibility |
N/A |
≤ 1.5% |
Stability |
N/A |
≤ 1.5% |