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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The SPECORD PLUS series is characterized by high-end technology for precise UV/Vis spectroscopic measurements and reliable results. The extended wavelength range in the UV range and in the NIR region from 185 to 1200 nm in combination with the various accessories for liquid, gaseous, powderous and solid samples ensures the UV/Vis spectroscopic analysis of a variety of molecules and compounds. The windows-based software is designed both for beginners as well as experts in UV/Vis spectroscopy and supports working according to the latest pharmacopoeia regulations and in highly regulated industries.

• Enlarged wavelength range
• Additional position for turbid samples
• Tool-free exchange of accessories and lamps
• User-friendly − intuitive software, large sample chamber, easy exchange of accessories and lamps
• Versatile and flexible − extensive range of accessories for liquid, gaseous, solid and powdered samples
• Powerful and reliable − high-precision optics for precise analysis also for low concentrated and turbid samples, 10-year long-term warranty
• Compliant to pharmacopoeias − hard- and software fully compliant to pharmacopoeias, special software module for FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Ph. Eur. and USP available

The outstanding hardware of the SPECORD PLUS spectrophotometer and the large number of accessories in combination with the flexible and powerful software ASpect UV support flexible applications in various industries:

Pharma & Life Science

• High accuracy and good resolution for even higher precision then required by pharmacopoeias
• High linearity and low stray light support the measurements according to the strict regulations by the pharmacopoeias
• The analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins in small volumes is supported by special accessories and adapters (e.g. for Tray Cell, UVette and ultra-micro cuvettes)
• Life Science applications are supported with the special temperature equipment for 10 to 60 °C
• The peltier temperature controlled 6-fold cell changer from -5 to 105 °C supports applications such as the determination of melting points for DNA as well as time- and temperature dependent processes
• The simultaneous use of two 8-fold cell changers supports the fast and convenient analysis of Dissolution procedures
• One click raw material analysis is supported through the integrated Quick Start module
• Fast determination of concentration of finished products can be achieved with the help of calibration curves
• Large number of samples can easily be determined with the sipper system, carousel, fiber coupling equipment and autosampler with up to 116 positions
• Modular software including optional modules for Ph. Eur., USP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 including several levels of user management for individual assignment of rights and digital signatures
• Certified reference materials and instrument validation through internal service technicians for the latest version of Ph. Eur. and USP pharmacopoeias available

Environment

• High precision optics for the analysis of pollutants and toxic elements in small concentration
• Special holder for round cuvettes for the fast analysis of water parameters with prefilled test kits
• Special hardware position for the analysis of turbid samples to reduce stray light effects
• Large sample compartment and cell holder for large cuvettes up to 10 cm enable easy detection also of low concentrated substances
• Sample carousel, autosampler, sipper system, fiber coupling systems and flow cell technology for high throughput analysis
• Quick Start module enables customized measurements and automated analyses within just a few clicks and leaves no room for errors

Food & Agriculture

• Peltier temperature-controlled holder and cell changer for determination of oxidation and alteration processes
• High precision for the analysis of low concentrated ingredients
• Transmission and reflectance measurement for solid, liquid and powderous samples through the integrating sphere for the analysis of milk powder, cheese, flour, bakery products
• Large sample compartment and cell holder for large cuvettes up to 10 cm enable easy detection also of low concentrated substances
• Special hardware position for the analysis of turbid samples to reduce stray light effects
• Quick Start module enables customized measurements and automated analyses within just a few clicks and leaves no room for errors
• Special software module for the analysis of color according to DIN EN ISO 1164 (xyz, CIE, L*a*b), ASTM D 5386-05 (Platinum-Cobalt Scale), ASTM E 313 (yellowness and whiteness indices) and DIN ISO 4630 (Gardner)
• Chemicals & Materials
• Various accessories for solid samples for transmission and reflectance measurements also at variable angles
• Special hardware for the identification of layer thickness
• Special software module for the analysis of color according to DIN EN ISO 1164 (xyz, CIE, L*a*b), ASTM D 5386-05 (Platinum-Cobalt Scale), ASTM E 313 (yellowness and whiteness indices) and DIN ISO 4630 (Gardner)
• Integrating sphere for the analysis of diffuse reflectance of liquids, solids and powders such as whiteness index of dental surfaces, sun cream and sun protection
• Special adapter for the analysis of contact lenses

APPLICATION

• Determination of Concentration by Means of a Calibration Curve – Exemplified by Surfactant Measurements According to PD CLC/TS 50677:2019
• Spectrophotometric Determination of Standard Parameters in Wastewater According to Standard Methods
• Palm oil – UV/Vis spectrophotometric quality assessment along the value chain using the deterioration of bleachability index (DOBI) and carotene content according to ISO 17932:2011
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