Eppendorf BioSpectrometer basic - Manual (Page 12)

Product description
Eppendorf BioSpectrometer
® basic
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2.3 Features
The BioSpectrometer basic is a UV/Vis spectrophotometer for measuring liquids in cuvettes in a
wavelength range of 200
nm to 830 nm. It is intended for use in development and research in the fields of
molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry and cell biology. Glass and plastic cuvettes in a volume
range of 1
μL to 3000 μL can be used.
2.3.1 Methods
Numerous methods for concentration determination of nucleic acids, proteins, and dye-marked nucleic
acids and proteins, and the
OD 600 method for determining bacterial density via turbidity measurement,
are already preprogrammed. Furthermore, method templates for various measurement and evaluation
procedures (single and multiple wavelength measurements, taking spectra, evaluations with factor,
standard and standard curve) are preprogrammed. It is possible to create individual methods on the basis
of the preprogrammed methods and templates. The templates in the
Absorbance method group can be
used to quickly measure absorbances or spectra without an additional evaluation.
2.3.2 Operation
The preprogrammed methods and templates are combined into clearly arranged groups from which the
desired method can be quickly selected. After calling up the method, you are guided through the
measuring procedure in clear steps. A help box in the display provides hints upon request. The 3 round
measuring keys (
standard, blank, sample) allow users to quickly start a measurement.
2.3.3 Result output
The BioSpectrometer basic outputs the results using the device display and a printer available from
Eppendorf. With a USB connection, you can transfer result data from the device to a USB stick, a printer or
directly to a PC.
2.3.4 Device self test
The device automatically tests the function of the spectrometer unit right after it has been switched on.
Access the
Device calibration function for a more comprehensive test (see Device self-test on p. 73).