Use this selector to find the best instrument for your life
science laboratory. Do you require temperature control? Do you measure reaction
kinetics? What type of assays do you perform in your laboratory? Using your
selections, we will provide you with the best instrument and accessory
combination for your laboratory.
Make a selection for each of the categories to tell us about your work. We have
provided helpful information below each selection to help you decide on a
particular feature. Change your mind? Simply modify your selections and watch
how the instruments and accessories change to match your selections.
If you have a special request for your system, click the “Request Info” button
when the results are displayed.
Optical configuration helps determine instrument
performance, choose the best optical configuration that best meets your needs.
Use the More Information text to help you decide.
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Double Beam -- A double beam instrument allows you to monitor a reference sample
as measurements are made. This is important if you have a sample that changes
over time or with changes in temperature. Many researchers use a double-beam
instrument for kinetics measurements when both the sample and the blank both
change over time.
Dual Beam -- Dual beam (sometimes called split beam) instruments send a portion
of the sample beam to a reference detector inside the instrument. This corrects
for changes in light intensity over time. It does not allow you to place a
sample in the beam. If you need to measure a reference sample, you need a
Double Beam instrument.
The spectral bandwidth of the instrument helps determine
the resolution of features that can be resolved. Variable spectral bandwidth
offers the most flexibility. Use the More Information text to help you decide.
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Some Pharmacopeias around the world require 1.0 nm resolution for compliance.
This level of resolution also improves the accuracy of some common life science
assays like DNA 260/280 ratios. For more information, read our
application note for on the effect of spectral bandwidth on life
science assays.
Controlling temperature is very important for many life
science assays. Peltier temperature control offers the best performance.
Recirculating liquid is a cost-effective alternative. Use the More Information
text to help you decide.
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Peltier -- Peltier temperature control gives you precise temperature control of
your sample. A Peltier accessory is useful if you need to change the
temperature of your sample during the analysis or need very precise temperature
control.
Recirculating Liquid -– A Liquid Recirculator maintains the temperature of a
sample by flowing solution around the sample. These accessories are useful for
laboratories that may already have a liquid recirculator.
Cell changers increase productivity by automating sample
analysis. Use the More Information text to help you decide which option is best
for your laboratory.
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Cell changers increase the productivity of your laboratory by allowing you to
analyze more than one sample in a single experiment. Temperature control allows
you to measure several cells held at the same temperature.
If you measure kinetics, select a data acquisition rate.
Use the More Information text to help you decide which option is best for your
laboratory.
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Thermo Scientific offers a variety of options for kinetics measurements. Fast
kinetic measurements are possible with the Rapid Mixing accessory
Multi-Cell kinetics experiments allow you to monitor up to 16 reactions
simultaneously.