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Automated measurements of nucleic acids, proteins, and cell culture with the Thermo Scientific BioMate 160 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.
Use the automated and network-enabled Thermo Scientific™ BioMate™™160 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer for quantitative measurements in the life sciences lab. The BioMate 160 Spectrophotometer offers pre-programmed assays for nucleic acid and protein concentration and cell culture measurements. The platform is optimized for usability and performance, with a high-resolution color touchscreen, optional Wi-Fi network connectivity, and a rugged design.
The BioMate UV Spectrophotometer supports automated high-throughput options while being room-light tolerant and allowing open-lid operation for increased speed and convenience. Software includes pre-programmed life science methods such as Nucleic Acid A260, Protein A280 and A205, Protein Colorimetric Assays, and OD600.
A full range of accessories, including automated cell changers and cell holders, aspiration injectors, and fiber optic probes, are designed to simplify sampling and meet the needs of high-throughput measurements and temperature control.
Features:
7-inch high-resolution touchscreen user interface
Pre-programmed life science methods
Networking capable (Wi-Fi adapter available)
Tolerant to room light, allows open-lid operation
Aspiration injector accessory
Removable, washable chamber liner, magnetically positioned and secured
Compatible with cells up to 100 mm path length
(Optional) 8-cell changer with switchable injection towers
(Optional) 4-cell changer (long path cells)
(Optional) Peltier thermostatted single cell holder (20 °C - 60 °C)
Designed for:
Advanced teaching labs
R&D departments
Applications requiring high throughput or temperature control
Product Specifications:
Source Lamp: Xenon Flash Source Lamp Life: >5 years typical; 3 years guaranteed Beam Type: Dual Beam Bandwidth: 2 nm Minimum Wavelength (nm): 190
Maximum Wavelength (nm): 1100
Wavelength Accuracy: 0.5 nm Minimum Photometry - Absorbance (A): -2
Maximum Photometry - Absorbance (A): 3.5
Detector:
Dual Silicon Photodiode Outputs:
USB Type A, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Printer Display Type: 7" Tiltable Touchscreen Width (cm): 35.5
Height (cm): 19.5
Depth (cm): 38.5
Width (in): 10 1/16
Height (in): 7
Depth (in): 15 3/16
Power Supply (VAC): 100 to 240 Power Supply (Hz): 50 to 60 Description: UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Baseline flatness ±0.002 A
Compartments
Compatible (optional):
8-cell
4-cell (long pathlength cell)
Peltier thermostat cell holder (20-60 ºC)
Aspirator accessories
Fiber optic probe coupler
Connections Single USB-A
Dual USB-A
Data export to network or PC via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adapter
Printing via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adapter
Detector type Dual silicon photodiode
Display 7 in. high-definition color touchscreen, tiltable, 800 x 1280 pixels
Dimensions (L x W x H) 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm
Spectral bandwidth 2 nm
Wavelength range 190 nm to 1100 nm
Drift (at 500 nm after 1 hour warm-up) <0.0005 A/h
Electrical requirements External AC/DC converter. Automatically selected voltage and frequency (Hz), 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Keyboard Touchscreen
Lamp life Typical > 5 years, warranty 3 years
Noise (60 consecutive measurements, RMS at 500 nm)
≤0.00020 A at 0 A at 260 and 500 nm
≤0.00030 A at 1 A at 260 and 500 nm
≤0.00040 A at 2 A at 260 and 500 nm
Optical design Dual beam
Photometric accuracy ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008A at 2.0A
Photometric display -3 A to +5 A
Photometric range –2A to +3.5A
Transmittance repeatability At 546 nm 1.0 A measurement: ±0.001 A at 1 A
Includes Printer Optional removable printer
Scan speed Slow, medium and fast - up to 1600 nm/min.
Stray light <<1.0%T @198 nm (KCl)
<0.05%T @ 220 nm (NaI)
<0.03%T @ 340 nm (NaNO2)
Wavelength accuracy ±0.5 nm
Wavelength data intervals 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm
Wavelength repeatability <±0.2 nm
Weight 7.5 kg
Warranty 2-year standard warranty plus 1-year extended warranty when the instrument is registered with Thermo Fisher Scientific within 6 months of purchase
