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Shimadzu Corporation - MultiSPec 1501

Year of introduction
Status historical ( out of sale )
Company Shimadzu Corporation
Categories Spectrometer ( Molec. ): UV/VIS
In the time it takes you to read this headline, a spectral scan can be performed.

The MultiSpec-1501 can acquire spectra over the entire wavelength range in just 100 milliseconds. The energy from the dispersed light is measured almost simultaneously by a highly-sensitive 512 element diode array.

The MultiSpec-1501, with the newest optical and computer software technology, satisfies the demands of accurate and reproducible results, high-speed productivity and compact size. Just place the sample in the roomy, open sample chamber and click the start button. This spectrophotometer brings wavelength scanning into a new era.

The MultiSpec-1501 uses powerful PC-based software (Hyper-UV) running under Windows® 95 for control of the instrument. And of course, the software also runs under Windows® 3.1. It can perform an array of different quantitative analyses including multiple linear regression, PLS, calibration curves, custom equations, color, kinetics and more. Time course data can be displayed in 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional plots, allowing the user to quickly determine any change in absorbance over the entire wavelength region. An optional pass/fail indicator makes it ideal for any quality control environment.

Features:
  • Fast - High-speed 0.1 second measurement in the time course or monitoring mode, making it ideal for on-line processes or stop-flow kinetic assays. Including processing time, the full wavelength range spectrum is displayed in approximately 1 second.
  • Simple - The drive mechanics have been minimized. The simplified optical design results in consistent and stable measurements.
  • Compact - The MultiSpec offers the compact design needed for today's laboratories.
Hyper-UV Basic Functions:
  • Acquire Modes - Spectral measurement, Time Course measurement, and Photometric measurement.
  • Application Measurement Modes - Quantitative Analysis, Color, PLS, Kinetics, 2-D/3-D analysis.
  • Data Processing - Constant addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, absorbance/transmittance conversion, normalization, logarithm conversion, baseline correction, absorbance shift, index smoothing, smoothing, 1st and 2nd derivatives, data separation, data subtraction and addition, wave number/wavelength conversion, peak detection, peak area, differential spectrum, spectral division, spectral wavelength matching, spectral wavelength shifting, degree of spectrum matching, Kubelka Munk transformation.
  • File Functions - Load, load with file verification, multiple load, close, save, save with new file name, multiple file save, save all, restore all, clear all, printout setup, printer setup, printing based on screen arrangement.
  • Quantitative Analysis functions - Intensity reading, single-point calibration curve, multipoint calibration curve, peak height ratio/area ratio, enzyme activity, Michaelis-Menten Calculations, multiple linear regression analysis, PLS, custom equations and pass/fail indicators.
  • Edit functions - Undo, cut, paste, delete, data set information, report output, page sectioning
Specifications
Measurement Wavelength Range
190.0nm - 800.0nm

Wavelength accuracy
± 1.0nm

Wavelength repeatability
± .01nm

Wavelength Scanning Time
Minimum 0.1 sec (full wavelength range)

Time Course mode
Measurement Time
Approx. 1 sec (measurement start display, depends on PC)

Resolution
< 3nm
Detector
512 element photodiode array

Element Resolution
1.5nm

Stray Light
Less than 0.1% (340 nm, UV-39, D2 lamp only)
Less than 0.15% (220nm, NaI, D2 lamp only)

Photometric Mode
Single beam, multi-channel mode

Photometric Range
Absorbance: -0.500 - 2.000 Abs
Transmittance: 0.0 - 300.0%

Photometric Accuracy
± 0.005 Abs (at 1 Abs)

Photometric Repeatability
± 0.002 Abs (at 1 Abs)

Baseline Stability
Within 0.001 Abs/h
(in spectral measurement, at 500nm)
Within 0.003 Abs/30 min

Baseline Flatness
± 0.001 Abs

Noise Level
0.002 Abs

Light Source
20W halogen lamp, deuterium lamp

Monochromator
Uses aberration correcting concave pressed holographic grating

Sample Chamber
(Dimensions in mm) 110w x 230d x 105h
Open type, Coverless

Size
480w x 330d x 215h
14 kg; not including PC/Printer

Power Requirements
AC 100, 120, 230, 240V
50/60Hz, 160VA
not including PC/Printer

Ambient Temperature
Room temperature 15°C - 35°C

Humidity
Humidity 45% - 80%
No condensation

Basic Measurement Modes
Spectral measurement,
Time Course measurement

Application Measurement Modes
Quantitative Analysis

Main Data Processing
4 arithmetic operations, smoothing,
derivative, (1st, 2nd order),
area calculation, peak detection,
normalization, best fit

Other
File functions, editing functions, window setting, option setting





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