Biochrom Libra Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters
Biochrom Libra S2 Colorimeter

Features
- Single beam filter based colorimeter covering 440-680nm
- Rugged, portable and easy to use
- Extremely versatile and ideal for QC and educational applications.
- Excellent value for money
- Rechargeable battery version available
Description
The Libra S2 is a small,
robust, easy to use instrument that has been designed with both the
student and field user in mind. It is ideal for teaching principles
of science and analysis in schools and colleges, as well as being
rugged enough for measurements in hot or demanding environments
such as QC measurements in industrial processes or remote location
health clinics where simple diagnostic tests need to be made.
The samples can be measured in either standard or semi micro 10mm pathlength cuvettes or in 16mm diameter test tubes (adapters for 10/12 mm test tubes are available). The instrument surface is designed for ease of cleaning and decontamination. Rechargeable NiMH batteries are included in the Libra S2B and they will operate for almost a month on a single charge to provide complete portability.
The instrument measures in Absorbance and % Transmission mode as well as in simple kinetics, enabling changes in Absorbance over time and reaction rates to be determined (readings are taken approx. every second). It may be used to cover the 400 – 700 nm wavelength range as it has an integral, colour coded rotating wheel containing filters at 440, 470, 490, 520, 550, 580, 590 and 680nm. These are made from coloured gelatin and are encased in glass, so that the instrument can be used in “tropical” conditions. A filter is selected by moving the wheel until the required wavelength is displayed in the window above the cell compartment.
The instrument may be linked via a serial lead to either a serial printer for hardcopy output or to a PC for download of results to spreadsheet. It has an analogue output, and may also be connected to a chart recorder using a standard 2 x 4 mm socket to output absorbance-time data when in kinetics mode.
| Ordering Information | Order Code |
| Biochrom Libra S2 Colorimeter (mains only) | 80-5000-02 |
| Biochrom Libra S2B Colorimeter (mains /rechargeable battery) | 80-5000-03 |
| S2000P printer (includes serial lead) | 80-3000-94 |
| Spreadsheet interface software (requires serial cable) | 80-2112-23 |
| Serial cable | 80-3001-00 |
| Adaptor set for 10 and 12mm tubes | 80-3000-57 |
Spare
Parts
80-3000-58 Spare lamp
80-3000-59 Spare filter set
80-3000-60 Disposable plastic cells (Pack of 100) 1mL min.
vol.
80-3000-76 Disposable plastic cells (Pack of 100) 0.5mL min.
vol.
80-3001-25 2 rolls printer paper plus ribbon
Full Technical specifications are shown below. Optional accessories marked *
| Specification | Data |
|---|---|
| Lamp Source | Tungsten Halogen |
| Optical System | Gelatin Filters |
| Wavelength Range | 440 - 680nm |
| Bandwidth | 40nm |
| Stray Light | <1%T at filter wavelength |
| Weight | 0.6 Kg (1.2lb) |
| Type | Visible |
| Wavelength Accuracy (+/-) | 2nm |
| Wavelength Reproducibility (+/-) | 1nm |
| Beam | Single Beam |
| Detector | Diode |
| Photometric Range | -0.3 to 1.99A |
| Photometric Accuracy | +/- 0.02A at 1A |
| Stability | n/a |
| Spectral Scanning | No |
| Measurement Type | Fixed Wavelength (Abs/%T), kinetics |
| Cell Compatibility | Cuvette 10mm |
| Other Sample Containers | Test Tube* (10, 12, 16mm) |
| Cell Holder | Single Cell |
| Accessory Options | Rechargeable Battery* (S2B) |
| Temperature Control | None |
| Method Storage | n/a |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE |
| Printer | External via Export*, Chart Recorder* |
| Data Output | Print*, Export to PC* |
| Display | LCD |
| Export/ Data Storage | Serial Cable |
| Data Interface | Serial |
| Languages | English, Manuals in French, German, Italian and Spanish |
| Power Requirement | 110-220V, 50/60Hz, 20VA |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15 x 18 x 6cm (5.9 x 7.1 x 2.4 inches) |
| Certification | CE |


