Thermo Scientific™ Evolution™ 260 Bio UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

The Thermo Scientific™ Evolution 260 spectrophotometer offers reliable, high-quality performance and enhanced customer usability.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific™ 840-211000

Product Code. 10438278

Description

New sales of this model have been discontinued. Please see the newest models: the Evolution Pro Spectrophotometers.

Complete Life Science Applications

Next generation INSIGHT software provides the streamlined convenience of easy-to-understand nucleic acid and protein analysis methods and includes dedicated modules for:

• Nucleic Acid concentration by direct UV measurement at 260nm including DNA, ssDNA, RNA, and siRNA
• Nucleic acid purity measurements from 260/280nm and 260/230 ratios
• Protein analysis by direct UV measurement at 205 or 280nm
• Most common colorimetric analysis methods including: Pierce 660nm Protein assay, Bradford, BCA and Lowry
• Measuring the fluorescence labeling efficiency for proteins and nucleic acids
• Measuring the microarray labeling efficiency with one or two dyes
• Customizable, Straightforward INSIGHT Software

 

Personalize your home screen for easy navigation and convenience

• Workbook tools save time and ensure accurate results
• CUE scripting allows creation of customized interface and simplified workflow

 

Best-in-Class Performance

• Double-beam geometry ideal for kinetics or any sample that may change over time
• Application Focused Beam Geometry (AFBG) technology provides superior results for microcells and turbid samples
• Xenon flash lamp requires no warm-up time allowing instant measurements
• Electronic triggering provides the highest level of accuracy for rapid-mixing kinetics measurements
• Precision monochromator drive delivers fast scanning data collection and wavelength accuracy Powerful Convenience at your Fingertips
• Color, touch screen provides instrument control using built-in computer
• Integrated keypad allows communication with INSIGHT software
• Choice of Local or PC configurations provides flexibility and convenience

 

Accessories for all your Sampling Needs

• Wide accessory selection with various temperature control options, sample changers, sippers and solid sampling devices complete your analysis
• Automated cell changers with Peltier temperature control increase sample throughput
• Choice of Peltier Single Cell Holder or a Smart 8-Cell Peltier system for temperature control and sample monitoring from 0° to 100°C
• Easy software integration gives you complete control of your measurements

 

Reliable Assurance of System Performance

• The Thermo Scientific UV Validator package provides support for system qualification and validation activities
• Complete documentation facilitates compliance of your system with the requirements of FDA, GxP, ISO 9001:2000 and ISPE 2001 guidelines and regulations
• CVC and Mercury Lamp accessory automated testing ensures accuracy of your data
• Thermo Scientific INSIGHTsecurity software provides complete tools to meet 21 CFR Part 11 requirements

Specifications

• Baseline Flatness: ±0.0010 A, 200 to 800 nm, 1.0 nm SBW, smoothing
• Description: Evolution 260 Bio UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Computer Control, includes Euro/US/UK power cords
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 62.2 x 48.6 x 27.9 cm (24 x 19 x 11 in.)
• Spectral Bandwidth: Variable: 1.0 nm, 2.0 nm
• Wavelength Range: 190 to 1100 nm
• Electrical Requirements: 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz selected automatically, 150 W maximum
• Lamp Life: 7 years typical
• Optical Design: AFBG microcell optimized, AFBG fiber optic optimized, AFBG materials optimized
• Photometric Display: -0.3 - 4.0A
• Photometric Repeatability: ±0.0002 A
• Scan Ordinate Modes: Absorbance, % Transmittance, % Reflectance, Kubelka-Munk, log (1/R), log (Abs), Abs*Factor, Intensity
• Warranty: 3 Years
• Wavelength Data Interval: 10, 5, 2, 1.0, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1 nm
• Weight (Metric): 14.4 kg

• Certifications/Compliance: ISO 9001:2008
• Detector Type: Dual Silicon Photodiodes
• Product Line: Evolution 260 Bio
• Type: Computer Control UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
• Drift: <0.0005 A/hr., 500 nm, 1.0 nm SBW, 1 hr. warmup
• Includes: EU/US/UK power cords
• Noise: 0A: <0.00015A
  1A: <0.00025A
  2A: <0.00080A
  260nm, 1.0nm SBW, RMS
• Pharmacopoeia Compliance Testing: (Guaranteed Performance Specifications) Resolution (toluene in Hexane): ≥1.8A Photometric Accuracy (60mg/L K₂Cr₂O₇): ±0.010A Stray Light: ≤1%T at 198nm: KCI; ≤0.05%AT at 220nm: Nal, KI Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.5nm 541.9, 546.1nm Hg emission lines, ±0.8nm full range Wavelength Repeatability: ≤0.05nm, repetitive scanning of 546.1nm Hg emission line
• Photometric Range: >3.5A
• Processor: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8
• Scan Speed: <1 to 6000 nm/min. (Variable)
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.5 nm (541.9 nm mercury lines), ±0.8 nm (full range 190 to 1100 nm)
• Weight (English): 32 lb.