The OD600™ has been especially designed for the spectrophotometrical analysis of bacterial and yeast growth rates and the quantification of proteins at a wavelength nearby 600 nm (e.g. Bradford). Combining OD600™ with Implen’s DiluCell™ 10 or DiluCell™ 20 facilitates measurements with low sample volumes of 200 µl and 100 µl, respectively and a virtual sample dilution of either factor 10 or 20. The instrument is battery operated and can be easily transported for usage in incubation cabinets and under anaerobic conditions. The batteries are recharged automatically by connecting to the mains and last for almost 1 month when fully charged. A 600nm LED source in combination with a fibre optic is used to obtain the optical density measurement. Spillages can be easily wiped from the even surface, and the cell compartment area can be rinsed with, formaldehyde or ethylene oxide to sterilize it.
Monitoring virtual dilution with DiluCell™
The same red-coloured sample was filled in the two different available DiluCell™ types DC 20 (left cell) and DC 10 (right cell), respectively. The automatic virtual dilution can be seen by the weaker red colour within the DC 20 generating a 1/20 dilution. The use of this new disposable cuvette allows the lowering of the sample volume to 100 µl or 200 µl, respectively. The automatic dilution of the sample combined with the added benefit of low sample volume make the DiluCell™ essential in every modern laboratory.
Unlimited flexibility – Fast and reliable
The OD600™ a is battery powered system with a built in memory to store up to 99 readings. Data can be then printed out on the OD600™ thermal paper printer (optional) or uploaded on a computer via an RS232 interface. The OD600™ is configured to work with DiluCell™ but at the same time can take standard 10 mm glass or plastic cells (macro and semi micro).
Small, portable spectrophotometer for quantifications at 590 to 610 nm Configured for bacterial growth rates and protein assays (Bradford)
GLP/GMP ready with DiluCell™ Automatic sample dilution of Factor 10 and 20, Small volume requirement 200 µl or 100 µl
Fast and easy handling Measurement in less than 2 seconds
Battery operated Unlimited mobility, ideal for usage in incubation cabinets and under anaerobic conditions
Small sample volumes 100 µl or 200 µl
Built-in Memory for data storage Storage of up to 99 measurements
Data Output via RS232 interface Submit data on a computer or print data with OD600™ thermal printer locally
Maintenance free setup No moving parts, no recalibration necessary
