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Biochrom Libra Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters

Biochrom Libra S2 Colorimeter

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 *

 
Document Downloads
  File Description File Size  
Adobe PDF Biochrom Libra Range of Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters Brochure
Spectrometers and colorimeters
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Adobe PDF Biochrom Libra Spectrophotometer Order Guide
Cuvettes and accessories for the Biochrom Libra range of spectrophotometers and colorimeters for use in industrial and life science laboratories.
409 KB Download
Adobe PDF Biochrom Libra Range of Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters Brochure French
Product range brochure for the Biochrom Libra range of spectrometers and colorimeters
983 KB Download
Adobe PDF Biochrom Libra Spectrophotometer Order Guide in French
Biochrom Libra accessories and cuvettes for UV/Vis spectrophotometers and colorimeters
705 KB Download
 
Technical Specifications
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 
 
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