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Description
The Accuris™ SmartDrop™ series of nano spectrophotometers provides quick and easy quantification of small samples. Using a microvolume sample eliminates the need for dilutions, providing more accurate results. A full-color 7-inch touch screen with icon-driven menus and preprogrammed protocols gets users up and running quickly, and no external computer or software is required.
The SmartDrop™ X (NS1010) is a full-spectrum UV-Vis nano spectrophotometer requiring only 0.5 to 2.0 µl of sample. In addition to nucleic acid and protein calculations, the software has preset programs for BCA, Bradford and Lowry assays. A full-spectrum scan from 200 to 800 nm takes about 6 seconds, aiding the identification of unknowns, and up to 5 specific wavelengths can be selected for colorimetric output. The long-life xenon flash lamp needs no warm-up and is paired with a highly sensitive 2048-element CCD detector, and auto-ranging 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm path lengths deliver accurate results across a wide concentration range.
Each unit features a quartz pedestal onto which a drop of sample is placed. The arm is lowered and the drop is stretched into a liquid column of specified length for spectral analysis; DNA, RNA and protein concentrations and purity ratios are displayed in a matter of seconds. Results can be printed on the integrated printer, saved in onboard memory or exported by USB as an Excel file. For OD600 readings of bacterial cultures, every model includes a cuvette port and two optical glass cuvettes.
The SmartDrop™ X includes a Performance Verification software feature for use with the NS1010-PVF-1 performance verification fluid (available separately; feature incorporated in instruments manufactured in 2024 and later).
Features:
- Full-spectrum absorbance scans, 200–800 nm
- Calculates and displays 260/280 and 260/230 ratios
- Long-life xenon lamp with precision monochromator
- Auto-ranging path lengths of 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm
- Detects up to 4,500 ng/µl dsDNA without dilution
- Preset BCA, Bradford and Lowry protein assays
- 7-inch color touch screen; no PC or software required
- Microvolume quartz pedestal — no dilutions
- Integrated printer; onboard memory; USB export to Excel
- Cuvette port for OD600 readings, 2 optical glass cuvettes included
Accessories: SmartDrop™ cuvettes, printer paper and pedestal reconditioning solution.
Technical Specifications:
| Model | Accuris™ SmartDrop™ X, NS1010 |
| Display | 7-inch touch screen |
| Sample Volume | 0.5–2.0 µl |
| Path Length | 0.2 mm, 1.0 mm |
| Light Source | Xenon flash lamp |
| Detector | 2048-element linear silicon CCD array |
| Wavelength | 200–800 nm (1 nm steps) |
| Absorbance Range | 0.04–90 A (10 mm equivalent) |
| Absorbance Precision | 0.003 A |
| Lower Limit of Detection | dsDNA 2 ng/µl; BSA 0.1 mg/ml |
| Upper Limit of Detection | dsDNA 4,500 ng/µl; BSA 135 mg/ml |
| Detection Time | < 5 seconds |
| Cuvette OD600 Absorbance Range | 0.0–4.0 A |
| Communication Ports | USB for data export |
| Voltage Input / Power | DC 24V, 2A / 25W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8.2 x 11.0 x 7.3 in (20.8 x 28.0 x 18.6 cm) |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) |
