Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer - Nucleic Acid, OD600 and Fluorescence - 190-850 nm

The Master Science Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer measures nucleic acids, proteins and cell suspensions from only 0.5 to 2 µL of sample, which can be recovered afterwards. Full-spectrum detection from 190 to 850 nm with a xenon flash lamp and 2048-pixel CCD gives a result in under 6 seconds.

Three measurement modes are built in: micro-volume UV-Vis, an OD600 cuvette position with 37 °C heating and stirring for bacterial cultures, and two-channel fluorescence for dye-based quantification. A 7-inch touch screen and built-in printer make it a stand-alone instrument.

Technical Specifications

Specifications of the Master Science Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSSP-601-FSWISS
• SKU: MSSP-601-FSWISS
• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSSP-601-FSWISS
• SKU: MSSP-601-FSWISS
• Detection Modes: Nucleic acid / protein (micro-volume), OD600, fluorescence
• Sample Volume: 0.5 to 2 µL (micro-volume); ≥ 50 µL in 0.5 mL PCR tube (fluorescence)
• Path Lengths: 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 1 mm, motor-driven, 0.001 mm accuracy
• Light Source: Xenon flash lamp (> 10⁹ flashes)
• Detector: 2048-pixel linear CCD
• Wavelength Range: 190 to 850 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±1 nm
• Spectral Resolution: ≤ 3 nm (FWHM, Hg 253.7 nm)
• Absorbance Precision: 0.002 Abs (1 mm path)
• Absorbance Accuracy: ±1 % (7.332 Abs at 260 nm)
• Absorbance Range: 0.04 to 750 (10 mm equivalent, 260 nm)
• dsDNA Range: 2 to 37500 ng/µL
• Contaminant Detection: EDTA, GTC, phenol, protein, guanidine salts, RNA
• Measurement Time: < 6 s
• OD600 Mode: LED, 0 to 4 Abs, 37 ±0.5 °C heating, stirring 100 to 1200 rpm (12 speeds)
• Fluorescence: 2 channels; Ex 470 / 624 nm, Em 525 / 692 nm; 4 s; linearity R² ≥ 0.995
• Display: 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen
• Printer / Interfaces: Built-in thermal printer, 2 × USB 2.0
• Data: > 10000 results; export xls, csv, txt, jpg, png
• Power: DC 12 V, 5 A, 60 W
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 318 × 210 × 188 mm
• Weight: 4.85 kg

Key Benefits

• Tiny sample use: the Master Science Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer needs just 0.5 to 2 µL.
• Three instruments in one: UV-Vis, OD600 and fluorescence.
• Purity check included: flags common contaminants.
• Fast results: under 6 seconds per sample.
• No PC needed: touch screen, printer and USB export.

For cuvette work, browse Master Science spectrophotometers and lab instruments.

Product Features

Micro-Volume UV-Vis

• 190 to 850 nm full spectrum
• Five automatic path lengths
• Contaminant analysis

OD600 and Fluorescence

• Cuvette OD600 with 37 °C heating
• Magnetic stirring 100 to 1200 rpm
• Two fluorescence channels

Operation

• 7-inch touch screen
• Built-in printer
• Over 10000 stored results

Applications

The Master Science Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer is used in:

• Molecular biology research
• Clinical diagnostics
• Blood analysis and forensic identification
• Environmental microbiology
• Food safety testing

Common Laboratory Problems and How This Instrument Helps

How the Master Science Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer helps:

• Precious samples used up in cuvettes: 0.5 µL measurements, sample recoverable.
• Separate instruments for DNA and OD600: combined in one unit.
• Unknown sample purity: contaminant detection.
• Manual dilution of concentrated DNA: range up to 37500 ng/µL.