The Ultrospec 30 Cell Density Meter is compact and portable, with a unique standard curve functionality.
A compact, portable, easy-to-use cell density meter
Suitable for:
Performing microbial growth phase analysis in bacterial and yeast cell suspensions
Bacterial transformation
Plasmid amplification
Antibiotic studies
Quality control
Contaminant detection
Precision fermentation
Cell growth assays
Key features:
Creation of Standard Curves: Generate and save cell and condition specific standard curves using absorbance values or McFarland standards to use for future quantification.
Compact and Portable: Hand-held instrument with rechargeable battery for easy movement around the lab.
Touchscreen Display: Intuitive menu arrangement easily navigated using the colour trouchscreen.
Instrument Data Output: Measurement data can be exported to a USB flash drive as common-separated value (.csv).
Specification
Display - 4.3-inch, 480 x 272-pixel resolution backlit LCD colour display
Storage Conditions - -10 ̊C to 70 ̊C (14 ̊F to 158 ̊F)
Spectral Bandwidth - 40nm
Photometric Range - Absorbance 0.0 to 2.5A
Photometric Accuracy - < ± 0.05A 1A using neutral density filter
Sample Holder - Accepts:
10mm x 10mm cuvettes
16mm test tubes
Can accept 10-12mm tubes with optional adapter
Data Connector: USB-A - Interface for memory device
Power Connector: USB-C - Input power at 5V, 2 Amp max
Power (via external charger) - USB charger specifications (included): 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 10W
Battery - Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Compliance - CE & UKCA marked, US/CAN safety (ETL or equivalent)
Dimensions - 170mm W x 210 mm D x 50 mm H
Weight - 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)