Section 1 - Introduction; Instrument Description; Genova Nano With Micro Volume Accessory Specification - jenway Genova Nano Operating Manual

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1

INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

The Genova Nano is a UV/visible spectrophotometer dedicated to life science analysis. This
spectrophotometer incorporates a micro volume sample measurement accessory that allows
sample volumes as low as 0.5µl to be analysed. In addition to the standard measurement modes:
photometrics, concentration, multi-wavelength, spectrum scanning, quantitation and kinetics, the
Genova Nano spectrophotometer is pre-programmed with methods to determine DNA
concentration and purity ratios using wavelengths recorded at 260, 280 and 230nm, with an optional
correction at 320nm. In addition there are pre-programmed methods for protein analysis such as
the Bradford, Lowry, Biuret, BCA and Direct UV methods.
This life science spectrophotometer uses icon driven software and has an improved navigation
system for easy and intuitive usability.
1.2

GENOVA NANO WITH MICRO VOLUME ACCESSORY SPECIFICATION

Wavelength
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Repeatability
Spectral bandwidth
Photometrics
Absorbance Range
Accuracy
Absorbance
Precision
dsDNA Detection
Limit (0.5mm)
dsDNA Maximum
Concentration
(0.2mm)
Stray light
Other
Weight
Path lengths
Measurement time
Sample size
Operating
Temperature
Operating Humidity
-0.300 to 2.500A
(10mm path length equivalent = -15.0 to 125.0A)
Between 0 and 1A = <0.005, 1 to 2A = 2%, above 2A = 4%.
<0.5% at 340nm and 220nm
0.2mm and 0.5mm
0 to 80% non-condensing
198 to 1000nm
1nm
± 2nm
± 0.5nm
5nm
±2% @ 1A
2.0 ng/µl
6000 ng/µl
7.7kg
<6.5s
0.5 to 5.0µl
10 to 40˚C
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