NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer
230 nm, 260 nm, 280 nm
27 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm
# Thermo Fisher NanoDrop Lite Plus The NanoDrop Lite Plus is an affordable microvolume spectrophotometer for easy assessment of DNA, RNA, and protein concentrations. While it offers fewer features than premium models, it maintains the NanoDrop platform's reputation for fast, accurate measureme
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The NanoDrop Lite Plus spectrophotometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a microvolume instrument designed for rapid and reliable assessment of DNA, RNA and proteins. Using only 1 to 2 µL of sample, it measures the concentration and purity of nucleic acids and proteins with high accuracy, up to 30 Abs. Thanks to its sample retention technology, it requires no cuvettes or expensive consumables. Compact, portable and equipped with an integrated touch screen, it is an essential tool for research laboratories, academic institutions and educational environments, guaranteeing fast and reproducible results.
NanoDrop Lite Plus: A Compact and Reliable Medical Spectrophotometer
The NanoDrop Lite Plus from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a microvolume spectrophotometer specially designed to meet the needs of biomedical and academic laboratories. Used in many research environments, it stands out for its ability to analyse very small sample quantities, just 1 to 2 microlitres, while ensuring highly accurate results. This feature makes it an ideal tool for measuring the concentration and purity of DNA, RNA and proteins, up to 30 absorbance units. Unlike traditional methods requiring cuvettes or consumables, the NanoDrop Lite Plus uses retention technology that holds the sample in place using surface tension, thereby limiting losses and simplifying handling.
A Solution Suited to Teaching and Research
This model has been designed to be intuitive and accessible, even for novice users. Thanks to its integrated touch screen, no connection to a computer is required to perform an analysis. The system automatically records up to 1,000 measurements, which can then be easily exported via a USB stick. With a processing time of less than five seconds, it optimises laboratory productivity. These features make it a versatile device, suitable for both teaching the basics of molecular biology and applied research. Universities and institutes can familiarise their students with a reference instrument, while research laboratories benefit from a fast and reproducible solution for their quality controls.
An Essential Tool for Biomedicine and Biotechnology
In a medical and scientific context where precision is crucial, the NanoDrop Lite Plus is an indispensable instrument. Capable of measuring concentrated samples without prior dilution, it allows you to work efficiently even with rare or precious volumes. Biotechnology researchers and biomedical start-ups alike find this device a reliable solution for accelerating their projects. Its compact size (27 x 22 x 22 cm) and light weight (2.7 kg) make it easy to integrate into any workspace, whether in a hospital, university or private laboratory. Its robustness, combined with its ease of use, ensures continuity in experiments, making each measurement more reliable and reproducible.
Fast and accurate measurement of DNA, RNA and protein concentrations
Automatic calculation of A260/A280 and A260/A230 ratios for purity assessment
Surface tension sample retention technology, without cuvettes or consumables
Integrated touch screen for use without a computer
Local storage of the last 1,000 measurements and export via USB
Compact and portable, easy to install on any laboratory bench
Compatible with an optional printer for freezer labels
Minimum sample volume: 1 µL
Wavelength range: 230 nm, 260 nm, 280 nm
Wavelength accuracy: ± 1 nm
Light source: Xenon lamp
Concentration range: up to 1,500 ng/µL dsDNA, 1,200 ng/µL RNA, 45 mg/mL BSA
Measurement repeatability: 0.002 A (1 mm) or 1% CV
Absorbance range: 0.04–30 Abs (equivalent to 10 mm)
Analysis time: ≤ 5 seconds
Dimensions: 27 × 22 × 22 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg (without printer) / 3.2 kg (with printer)