Product Description
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
The SmartDrop L is the affordable choice for laboratories needing to determine nucleic acid and protein concentrations and purity of samples. The LED light source and silicon photocell sensor provide readings at 260 and 280nm. Samples from 1.0 to 2.0µl are loaded directly on the pedestal. Results are provided in about 5 seconds. The software automatically calculates and displays 260/280 ratios.
SmartDrop X (REQUEST PRICING):
- 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
A full spectrum UV-Vis spectrophotometer, SmartDrop X requires 0.5 to 2.0µl of sample. In addition to nucleic acid and protein calculations, the software has preset programs for BCA, Bradford and Lowry assays. A full spectrum analysis can be performed in about 6 seconds, aiding in the identification of unknowns. Up to 5 specific points on the spectrum can be selected for colorimetric readings output. The long life Xenon lamp source requires no warm up and is paired with a highly sensitive CCD detector. To provide the most accurate results, the SmartDrop X utilizes 2 path lengths.
SPECIFICATIONS:
SmartDrop L (NS1000) SmartDrop X (NS1010)
Display: 7-inch touch screen 7-inch touch screen
Min. sample size: 1.0µl - 2.0µl 0.5µl - 2.0µl
Path length: 0.5mm 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: 0.2-50 A (10mm equivalent) 0.04 - 90 A (10mm equivalent)
Absorbance precision: 0.005 A 0.003 A
Limits of detection
lower: dsDNA:10ng/µl; BSA:0.1 mg/ml dsDNA: 2ng/µl; BSA: 0.1mg/ml
Upper: dsDNA:2,500ng/µl; BSA:75.0 mg/ml dsDNA: 4,500ng/µl; BSA: 135mg/ml
Detection time: < 6 seconds < 5 seconds
Communication ports: USB for data export USB for data export
CUVETTE OD600 DETECTION FOR BOTH MODELS:
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%
ACCESSORIES:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST:
- NS1020-HS-100 High Sensitivity DNA Quantification Kit, 100 assays
- NS1020-BR-100 Broad Range DNA Quantification Kit, 100 assays
- NS1020-T 0.5mL Fluorescence Detection Tubes, pack of 250
- NS1000-C Additional Standard-Size Cuvettes, pack of 2
- NS1000-PA Extra paper roll for SmartDrop internal printer, Pk 3