Shimadzu – Spectrophotometer UV-Vis
UV-Vis Spectrophotometers are crucial tools for measuring the absorbance of ultraviolet and visible light by a sample. This technique identifies and quantifies various compounds. The process starts with a light source emitting UV and visible light, which passes through a monochromator to select a specific wavelength. The selected light then travels through the sample in a cuvette. As the light passes through, the sample absorbs some of it, and the remaining light reaches a detector. The detector measures the intensity of the transmitted light and compares it to the initial intensity, determining the absorbance. This absorbance directly relates to the concentration of the absorbing species in the sample, following the Beer-Lambert law. UV-Vis Spectrophotometers are widely used in pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, and food safety due to their accuracy, simplicity, and versatility.
At Mason Technology, we offer a wide range of Shimadzu UV-Vis Spectrophotometers and accessories. To ensure our clients access the latest advancements in this critical technology. Our UV-Vis solutions provide high sensitivity, precision, and ease of use, supporting various applications from routine quality control to advanced research. Which meet and support the strict security requirements within the fields of life sciences, pharmaceuticals and drug manufacturing all of which demand security, audit-trail and other GXP- and FDA 21 CFR Part 11-compatibility functions.
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UV-3600i Plus | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
UV-3600i Plus, the Multi-purpose large-sample compartment and the Integrating sphere attachment also feature three detector, enabling the high-sensiti...
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UV-3600i Plus | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer 
UV-3600i Plus, the Multi-purpose large-sample compartment and the Integrating sphere attachment also feature three detector, enabling the high-sensitivity measurement of solid samples. LabSolutions UV-Vis is a next-generation Shimadzu UV control software pursuing efficiency of analysis. LabSolutions UV-Vis software with easy-to-use is included as standard.
UV-3600i Plus overview
- Perfect for a Wide Variety of User Applications: Spectral evaluation functionality enables unique pass/fail judgments for quality control. During measurements, data can be automatically sent to Excel in real time for using macros to automatically obtain desired values.
- Highest Sensitivity in Class with Three Detectors: The UV-3600i Plus provides precise transmittance or reflectance measurements in the ultraviolet to near-infrared regions. The level of sensitivity in the near-infrared region is significantly enhanced by using the combination of an InGaAs detector and a cooled PbS detector for this region. Spectra can be obtained without interruption for the entire range, with a high level of sensitivity and precision.
- High Resolution, Ultra-Low Stray Light, and Wide Measurement Wavelength Range: The UV-3600i Plus is equipped with a high-performance, grating-grating double monochromator, and achieves a low stray-light level with high resolution. The wavelength range is 185 to 3,300 nm. This instrument can perform spectrophotometry for various types of samples, ranging from those requiring high resolution, such as gas samples, to highly concentrated liquid samples.
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UV-1900i | UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu UV-1900i boasts a high resolution of 1 nm, the lowest level of stray light and noise in its class, as well as an ultra-fast scan functio...
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UV-1900i | UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu UV-1900i boasts a high resolution of 1 nm, the lowest level of stray light and noise in its class, as well as an ultra-fast scan function allowing for data acquisition at 29,000 nm/min. It also features a multi-language interface that is easy to use while providing a diversity of measurement modes such as photometric, spectrum, quantitation, kinetics, time-course, and bio-methods. The UV-1900i is capable of high-accuracy quantitative analysis, detection of low-concentration components, and can perform analysis compliant with Pharmacopeia (JP, USP, and EP). The standard LabSolutions UV-Vis control software provides labor-saving measurements and allows for efficient analysis and integrated data management.
UV-1900i overview
Easy to Operate, Obtain Answers Easily and Rapidly
- Ergonomic Hardware Design: The control panel is ergonomically designed and positioned at the optimum viewing angle for the user. Users can operate easily with any posture. Since the panel is pressure-sensitive, the device can be operated with gloved fingers or a stylus pen. The stylus pen can be stored right next to the control panel.
- Easy-to-Use Interface Grasp the Current Status and Operating Procedures at a Glance: The UV-1900i on-screen user interface includes large, easy-to-see icons deployed on a black background, so the instrument settings are evident at a glance. In addition, the large, easy-to-see icons improve intuitive understanding, which enables users to quickly become familiar with the operations. Furthermore, the user interface is designed to minimize transitions between windows, so users do not get confused during the operations.
- Navigation Tabs Improve Usability: In quantitation mode on the UV-1900i, the stages of the entire measurement process and the current status are always shown on the display. As a result, users know immediately what to do in the next step.
High Performance to Meet Diverse Needs
- Low Stray Light: Stray light is at 0.5 % max. (198 nm), making accurate measurements are possible up to the vicinity of 2 Abs even in the ultraviolet region. In addition, high-concentration samples can be quantified accurately.
- High Reproducibility and Repeatability Accuracy:The figure on the right is a calibration curve for caffeine, created with absorbance at 273 nm. The calibration curve has an Abs = 0.0528 Conc. The lower limit of quantitation determined from the standard deviation is 0.0051 mg/L.
Full Support for Pharmacopeia, GLP/GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Other Regulations
- Instrument Validation Functions Compliant with JP, USP, and EP: This instrument can not only run checks for nine JIS items, but also those stipulated in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). Naturally, the hardware is also compliant with the specifications required by each Pharmacopeia. In addition, the check conditions can be saved. As a result, once the conditions are saved, checks can be performed easily just by calling them up as needed. Check results can also be saved.
- Improved Security Functions: An external control security function has been added to provide more support for compliance with regulations. Three user authority levels, “Administrator”, “Developer”, and “Operator”, can be set for instrument users.
- Resolution of 1 nm, the Highest in its Class: In addition to achieving a resolution of 1 nm, the highest in its class, by using a monochromator with a Czerny-Turner mounting, the UV-1900i also features a compact, bright optical system. The instrument is more than capable of meeting the wavelength resolution required in the European Pharmacopoeia.
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UV-2600i & UV-2700i | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
The compact UV-2600i (UV-2700i) is a mid-range UV spectrophotometer that can be used in a wide array of fields, and easily expanded to suit your an...
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UV-2600i & UV-2700i | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
The compact UV-2600i (UV-2700i) is a mid-range UV spectrophotometer that can be used in a wide array of fields, and easily expanded to suit your analysis goals.The included Shimadzu LabSolutions UV-Vis software is simple to use and can ensure data integrity.
The UV-2600i is a single monochromator system, whose wavelength range can easily be expanded to the near-infrared region of 1400 nm using the optional integrating sphere. The UV-2700i is a double monochromator system capable of 8-Abs measurements. It is optimal for measuring samples with low transmittance.
UV-2600i & UV-2700i overview
- Perfect for a Wide Variety of User Applications
- Spectral evaluation functionality enables unique pass/fail judgment for quality control. During measurements, data can be automatically sent to Excel in real time for using macros to automatically obtain desired values.
- Measures Slight Differences in Absorbance
- Near-infrared light can be measured.
- Ultra-low stray light enables measurements down to absorbance values of 8 Abs.
- Enables Compliance with ER/ES Regulations and Stronger Data Management.
- Configurable as system for preventing data tampering.
- Efficiently prevents data tampering from entire series of analytical process steps.
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BioSpec-nano | Spectrophotometer for Life Science
The Shimadzu BioSpec-nano is a spectrophotometer suitable for carrying out concentration checks for DNA and RNA nucleic acid samples. Quantitation of ...
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BioSpec-nano | Spectrophotometer for Life Science
The Shimadzu BioSpec-nano is a spectrophotometer suitable for carrying out concentration checks for DNA and RNA nucleic acid samples. Quantitation of DNA and RNA can be rapidly and simply carried out with very small samples ranging from 1µL, and analysis throughput is improved due to dedicated functions, such as automated sample mounting and wiping, and easy-to-use operation software.
BioSpec-nano overview
Capable of performing quantitation and purity checking of nucleic acids, quantitation of proteins, and photometric measurements (OD values displayed and printed for specified wavelengths, up to 8 wavelengths). Simply drop 1 to 2 μL of the sample onto the measurement window and press the instrument’s Start button (or click the Start Measurement button in the software window), and all steps in the process, from setting the optical path length, measurement, up until the task of wiping off the sample from the measurement window, are all carried out automatically. Troublesome work of moving arm up and down and wiping the sample from the measurement window now unnecessary. Moreover, when using the specialized software, all it takes to perform a measurement, output a report, export data, or carry out other common tasks is to click buttons on the toolbar.
Features of the BioSpec-nano
- Quick Analysis: Just drop the sample onto the target and click the button. That’s all there is to analysis. The instrument will perform sample mounting, measurement, and wiping. No need to move the wiper arm manually, nor wipe the liquid-contact parts with a cloth. Spectra measurement is conducted and the analysis data is obtained quickly.
- 1 µL – 2 µL Nucleic Acid Quantitaion*: Analysis can be performed with 1 µL (pathlength: 0.2 mm) or 2 µL (pathlength: 0.7 mm) samples. The sample is dropped onto the target with a pipette. The optional 5 mm cell allows measurement of 5 mm path length. * If the surface tension of the sample is small, droplets might not be formed with a 1 to 2 µL sample.
- Easy-to-use Software: Basic operations can be conveniently performed by clicking icons in the software or function keys on the instrument itself. Analysis results can be converted to PDF or CSV files.
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UV-1280 | UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Designed by the leaders in UV-Visible Spectroscopy for molecular absorption quantitative analysis, the Shimadzu UV-1280 Multipurpose UV-Visible Spect...
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UV-1280 | UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Designed by the leaders in UV-Visible Spectroscopy for molecular absorption quantitative analysis, the Shimadzu UV-1280 Multipurpose UV-Visible Spectrophotometer offers wavelength scanning from 190-1100 nm.
This lower-cost, high-quality instrument is ideal for applications ranging from routine environmental and food quality testing to life science analyses.
UV-1280 features
- Easy to Operate: The easy-to-see LCD and buttons enable user-friendly, intuitive measurement, instrument validation, and printing operations.
- A Variety of High-Level Measurement Modes: Equipped with a range of programs, it can be used for everything from photometric, spectral, and kinetics measurements to DNA/protein and high-level multi-component quantitation.
- Data Storage on USB Flash Drives: Using USB flash drives makes it easy to transport analysis data and to store large amounts of data in a PC.
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SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV have three detectors which cover the range from ultraviolet to near-infrared.
SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DU...
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SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV | UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV have three detectors which cover the range from ultraviolet to near-infrared.
SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV overview
High Sensitivity
High accuracy for transmittance and reflectance is required for the measurement of optical parts. The SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV have three detectors which cover the range from ultraviolet to near-infrared. The sensitivity in the near-infrared region is significantly enhanced by using both InGaAs and cooled PbS detectors. Highly accurate and highly sensitive spectra are obtainable from ultraviolet to near-infrared.High accuracy for transmittance and reflectance is required for the measurement of optical parts. The SolidSpec-3700i/3700i DUV have three detectors which cover the range from ultraviolet to near-infrared. The sensitivity in the near-infrared region is significantly enhanced by using both InGaAs and cooled PbS detectors. Highly accurate and highly sensitive spectra are obtainable from ultraviolet to near-infrared.
Conventional spectrophotometers have used a photomultiplier tube detector for the ultraviolet and visible region and a PbS detector for the near-infrared region. However, neither detector has much sensitivity near the detector switchover, preventing high sensitivity measurement in this range.
Wide Measurement Wavelength Range (SolidSpec-3700i DUV)
The development of precise laser machining using an ultraviolet laser such as an ArF excimer laser enhances the requirement for transmittance or reflectance measurements of optical parts in the deep ultraviolet region. The SolidSpec-3700i DUV(note1) enables measurement in the range of 175 nm to 2600 nm(note2) with an integrating sphere and the range of 165 nm to 3300 nm(note3) by mounting the optional Direct Detection Unit DUV. With this additional unit, the wide range from deep ultraviolet to near-infrared is now measurable.
Large Sample Compartment Accommodates a Wide Variety of Samples.
The SolidSpec-3700i & 3700i DUV have large sample compartments which allow large samples to be measured without sample destruction. Their internal dimensions are 900W × 700D × 350H mm. A sample maximum of 700W × 560D × 40H mm can be set in the sample compartment and an entire sample area of 12 inches or 310 × 310 mm is measurable by mounting the Automatic X-Y stage (option). The vertical optical path makes it possible to perform transmission or reflectance measurements of large samples.
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