NanoPhotometer N60: Maintenance-Free Microvolume UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
The NanoPhotometer N60 is a high-performance UV/Vis spectrophotometer engineered for precise microvolume quantification of nucleic acids and proteins. Designed for laboratories that demand accuracy without the burden of recurring maintenance, the N60 eliminates the common issues of sample evaporation and optical drift. Its fixed optical path ensures that samples—from genomic DNA to purified proteins—are measured with absolute consistency, providing a reliable foundation for sensitive downstream applications like NGS and qPCR.
Technical excellence is achieved through Implen’s patented Dual Scan Slit Design (DSDMA) technology. Unlike traditional pedestal systems that stretch liquid columns and require frequent recalibration, the N60 utilizes a compressed sample environment that is independent of surface tension. This design makes the instrument entirely maintenance-free for its entire lifespan. Furthermore, the system includes an integrated vortexer to ensure sample homogeneity and a high-speed scanning motor that captures a full spectrum in just a few seconds.
Key Benefits:
- Maintenance-Free Technology: Lifetime Calibration Certainty. The fixed optical path design has no moving parts in the measuring head, removing the need for expensive annual recalibration services.
- Broad Detection Range: Versatile Sample Analysis. Accurately quantifies dsDNA from 1 ng/µl up to 16,500 ng/µl, making it ideal for both low-yield extractions and highly concentrated samples.
- Patented DSDMA Optics: Evaporation-Free Measurements. Compressed sample technology ensures measurement stability even in volatile solvents or low-humidity environments.
- Sample Control™ Intelligence: Real-Time Quality Assurance. Automatically monitors for air bubbles and impurities during the measurement, alerting the user to potential errors before data is recorded.
- Integrated Vortexer: Optimised Reproducibility. The built-in vortexer allows for immediate sample mixing at the workstation, ensuring uniform concentration for every reading.
Technical Insights
High-Speed Spectral Scanning
The N60 series delivers full-spectrum scans from 200 nm to 900 nm. This expanded range allows for the detection of contaminants beyond the standard nucleic acid and protein peaks, providing a more comprehensive profile of sample purity.
Specifications
- Detection Range: dsDNA: 1 ng/µl – 16,500 ng/µl; BSA: 0.03 mg/ml – 478 mg/ml.
- Wavelength Range: 200 nm – 900 nm.
- Minimum Sample Volume: 0.3 µl.
- Spectral Resolution: < 1.5 nm.
- Scan Time: ~3.5 to 6 seconds.
- Path Lengths: 0.67 mm and 0.07 mm (automatic).
- Connectivity: USB A/B, Ethernet, Wi-Fi.
Selecting Your Implen NanoPhotometer
Choosing the correct NanoPhotometer depends on your laboratory’s specific throughput needs and sample types. All units feature the patented DSDMA (Dual Scan Slit Design) technology, which provides a fixed optical path. Unlike other microvolume spectrophotometers that use moving pedestals and liquid column stretching—often leading to measurement drift—the Implen range is completely maintenance-free, ensuring your data remains accurate year after year without hidden service costs.
For standard DNA/RNA quantification, the N50 series offers robust performance for common concentration ranges. If your work involves very dilute samples or requires full mobility, the N60 series provides enhanced sensitivity and an optional battery-powered Mobile version. For labs requiring multi-functional analysis, the NP80 hybrid system includes a temperature-controlled cuvette port for kinetics and cell density measurements. Finally, the N120 is the premier choice for high-throughput environments, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of 12 samples using a multichannel pipette.