Biochrom WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers

Biochrom has announced the release of two additional products to the WPA visible spectrophotometer range — the WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers.

The spectrophotometers are suitable for student use in busy teaching laboratories. Both are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. They also each include a large display that is easy to read and a simple user interface for rapid set-up and analysis.

The WPA S800+ is an entry-level visible spectrophotometer for labs performing basic spectroscopy measurements. It performs single-wavelength measurements of absorbance, % transmission and concentration, and has the ability to perform simple kinetics. The WPA S1200+ builds on the features of the S800+ with the addition of multiwavelength measurements and life science methods that include BCA, Bradford, Biuret and Lowry.

Both instruments accept standard 10 mm pathlength glass or disposable cuvettes. An optional test tube cell holder is available for test tubes that are between 10 and 18 mm in diameter. A heated cell holder is also available for thermostatted measurements at 37°C. The cell holders are easy to remove and install making cleaning and decontamination simple.

Additional features include: a wide wavelength range of 325–1100 nm; the option to save data to a USB memory stick for further analysis; and the ability to name samples for easy identification during the experiment.