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Thermo BioMate 3 series User Manual

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BioMate™ 3 Series
Spectrophotometers
Operators Manual

Table of Contents

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Thermo BioMate 3 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range190-1100 nm
Wavelength Accuracy±0.5 nm
Scan SpeedUp to 2400 nm/min
Display7-inch color touchscreen
Operating Temperature15-35°C
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DetectorSilicon photodiode
Data Interval0.1 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1.0 nm, 2.0 nm, 5.0 nm
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Resolution0.1 nm
Operating Humidity<80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Battery LifeNot applicable
Accuracy±0.002 Abs (0 - 0.5 Abs), ±0.004 Abs (0.5 - 1.0 Abs)

Summary

Safety and Warranty Information

General Safety Notes and Symbols

Explains safety symbols and provides important information for using the instrument safely.

Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument

Initial Instrument Setup Procedures

Step-by-step guide for unpacking and placing the spectrophotometer correctly.

Chapter 2: Using Biotests Software

Nucleic Acid Measurements

Covers tests for determining nucleic acid concentration and purity.

dsDNA, ssDNA, RNA, and Oligos Assays

Covers measurements for dsDNA, ssDNA, RNA, and oligos using factors.

Protein Measurements

Covers various protein quantification methods including Bradford, Lowry, BCA, and Biuret.

Direct UV and Warburg-Christian Analysis

Describes protein concentration determination using UV absorbance and Warburg-Christian method.

Chapter 3: General Tests Software Usage

Basic Absorbance/%T Measurements

Measures and displays sample absorbance or %Transmittance.

Basic Concentration Measurements

Measures concentration using factors or standards.

Advanced A/%T/C - Absorbance & %Transmittance

Performs advanced absorbance and %T measurements.

Advanced A/%T/C - Concentration Measurements

Measures concentration using advanced A/%T/C methods.

Standard Curve Analysis

Guides on creating and using standard curves for quantitative analysis.

Kinetics Measurements

Analyzes reaction rates over time by measuring absorbance changes.

Survey Scan/Scanning

Scans a range of wavelengths to obtain spectral data.

Multiple Wavelengths Measurements

Measures absorbance at multiple specified wavelengths simultaneously.

Chapter 4: Performance Validation

Wavelength Accuracy - Internal

Checks the accuracy of wavelength readings using internal standards.

Wavelength Accuracy - Standards

Verifies wavelength accuracy against external filter standards.

Photometric Accuracy Tests

Measures absorbance accuracy against known standards.

Chapter 6: Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Procedures

General procedures for cleaning the instrument and its components.

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