Biochrom Libra Instruments
Biochrom Libra S60 Double Beam Spectrophotometer
- Double beam stand-alone scanning UV/Vis spectrophotometer covering 190-1100nm
- 2nm bandwidth
- Long life Xenon lamp technology for low cost of ownership
- All application software is built in - no extra modules to buy
- Colour Touch screen display with easy to use software
- USB ports for method and result storage plus connection to a PC
- Optional PC control, built in thermal printer, and/or Bluetooth®
Designed for busy multi-user laboratories
The Biochrom Libra S60 model is robustly designed to deliver reliable, low maintenance UV/Visible spectrophotometry in environments with multiple users. Users can quickly and easily walk up to the instrument, set up a sample, select the appropriate measurement protocols and collect the results. The convenient USB port enables individual users to load personal methods and transport data. 21CFR Part 11 compliance via the optional Resolution software.
Easy to use
Colour touch screen user interface with menu driven software and simple intuitive icons is easy to both use and to learn. Results can be easily transported to a remote PC by memory stick for analysis later, or link to a PC directly with PVC software (included). Full PC control with Resolution software.
Built in Software
Full suite of software applications provided as standard with real choice of data export methods. Trace Manager enable s you to manipulate data stored on the instrument or USB memory stick.Multi level User log on facility allows supervisors to restrict access to software functionality allowing secure methods to be set up.
| Software Modules | Function |
| Single Wavelength Measurement | Fixed wavelength, Abs/%T, and Concentration (factor) |
| Wavelength Scanning |
Sample overlays, automatic feature detection and post run data manipulation |
| Concentration Standard Curve | Quantitation using calibration curves with multiple standards and a choice of curve fits |
| Kinetics | Serial (or parallel measurements with optional cell changer) including sample overlays and post run data manipulation |
| Life Science Methods |
DNA, RNA & Oligo concentration and purity measurement with optional wavelength scanning. CyDyeTM DNA quantitation. Tm calculation. Protein concentration by direct UV measurement or Bradford, Biuret, Lowry or BCA colorimetric methods |
| Equation Editor | Turn your instrument into a "custom application analyzer" by setting up stored methods including calculations based on measured sample data, for example: Absorbance difference and ratios. |
Easy to Connect
Two USB ports are provided as standard. One is conveniently located by the user touchscreen to enable USB memory sticks (flashdrives) to be be used to both store data and methods in secure and ASCII formats. Particularly useful for laboratories wishing to clone methods between multiple instruments. The other USB port is on the side of the instrument is used for PC communication, control, software update and print via computer (PVC). All stand-alone Biochrom Libra instruments offer users a choice in export and print functionality with selection parameters stored as part of any method.
- Export to PC via USB cable (standard)
- Built in printer (optional)
- Export to a PC via Bluetooth (optional)
- Full PC control with Resolution Software (optional)
Resolution PC Software
Optional Resolution PC software offers users extra flexibility on data collection and manipulation. Running under Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating environments with an Office 2007 look and feel Resolution has the power to work in the way you want. Resolution is available in the following different modules to meet your application and budgetary requirements
• Resolution Lite for Quick Read and fast scanning only
• Resolution for all routine measurements
• Resolution Life Science for nucleic acids, proteins and cell density measurements
• Resolution CFR if you need full 21 CFR part 11 compliance
Superb Optical Design
High energy Xenon source with split beam optics with reference beam compensation to eliminate energy variability and for long lamp life.
Cell holders
The Biochrom Libra S60 is supplied with 10mm pathlength cell holders in sample and reference positions.
Easy to Change Accessories
The sample compartment is designed for use with a wide range of accessories. All are designed to be easily changed by users with the minimum of tools. See Biochrom Double Beam Accessories for a full list of optional accessories with order codes. Biochrom Resolution Software is available as an optional accessory for full PC control.
Spare Parts
80-3004-07 Spare Printer paper for Built in Printer (20 rolls)
Full technical specifications shown below, optional accessories marked *
| Specification | Data |
|---|---|
| Type | UV/Vis |
| Wavelength Range | 190 - 1100nm |
| Wavelength Accuracy (+/-) | ± 0.5nm across wavelength range |
| Wavelength Reproducibility (+/-) | ± 0.1nm |
| Lamp Source | Xenon (PTR) |
| Beam | Double Beam |
| Optical System | Czerny-Turner Monochromator |
| Bandwidth | 2nm |
| Detector | Dual Solid State Silicon photodiode |
| Photometric Range | -4.000A to 4.000A |
| Stray Light | < 0.050%T at 220nm (NaI), < 0.050%T at 340nm (NaNO2) |
| Zero Stability | ± 0.001A/hr at 500nm |
| Baseline Flatness | ± 0.002A 220 to 900nm |
| Measurement Type | Fixed Wavelength, Abs/%T, Abs ratio, Abs difference, concentration (standard curve), concentration (factor), multiwavelength, kinetics, Life Science Methods, user log-on, Equation editor |
| Cell Compatibility | Cuvette, Microcell*, Variable Pathlength Cell* |
| Other Sample Containers | Test Tube* |
| Cell Holder | Dual (sample and reference), 8 cell changer*, 5 position heated cell changer*, variable pathlength cell holder* |
| Accessory Options | Film holder* |
| Method Storage | Up to 90 on-board, unlimited via USB |
| Compliance | 21 CFR part 11*, IQ/OQ* |
| Data Output | Store, Print*, USB Drive*, Export to PC, PC Control* |
| Display | Colour Touchscreen |
| Data Interface | USB |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish |
| Power Requirement | 85 to 264V (100VA) |
| Weight | 17.5Kg (38.6lb) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 535 x 440 x 335mm (21.3 x 18.1 x 13.2 inches) |
| Noise | <0.002A peak to peak, 0.0008A RMS near 2A at 500nm. <0.00020A RMS at 0A at 500nm over 20 measurements |
| Photometric Accuracy | ± 0.002A at 0.5A, ± 0.004A at 1A, ± 0.006A at 2A at 440nm, 456nm, 546.1nm, 590nm, 635nm ± 0.005A using 60mg/L K2Cr2O7 |
| Photometric Reproducibility | ± 0.002A at 1A |
| Spectral Scanning | Yes (up to 1100nm) |
