WTW Spectrophotometer photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS
The WTW photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS spectrophotometer is a high-precision analytical instrument designed specifically for laboratories that demand the highest levels of accuracy and reliability in their measurements. With a wide wavelength range from 190 to 1100 nm and a variety of measurement modes, this spectrophotometer offers a comprehensive solution for a wide range of analytical applications. Compared to similar products such as the WTW photoLab® 7100 VIS spectrophotometer, the 7600 UV-VIS offers extended functions and greater flexibility.
Technical details and functions
The WTW spectrophotometer photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS is characterized by the following technical features:
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Wavelength range: 190 - 1100 nm
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Optics: Grating monochromator with stepper motor and reference beam
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Lamp: Xenon flash lamp
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Display: 7" color display with backlight for extensive graphical evaluation
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Bandwidth: 4 nm
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Measurement modes: concentration, absorbance, % transmission, kinetics and spectra in absorbance, % transmission, multi-wavelength and multi-step measurements
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Scanning speed: 700-2000 nm/min, scans in 1, 2, 5, 10 nm steps, freely selectable wavelength range
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Wavelength accuracy/reproducibility: ± 1 nm / < 0.5 nm
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Photometric accuracy/reproducibility: ± 0.003 E for E < 0.600; 0.5% of reading for 0.600 < E < 2.000
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Cuvettes: 16 mm round, rectangular 10, 20, 50 mm with automatic detection
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Barcode: for 16 mm round and 10, 20, 50 mm rectangular cuvettes
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Data memory: 5000 measured values, spectra and kinetics approx. 40 MB => approx. 500 spectra (300 - 900 nm) and 400 kinetics with 150 measured values
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Methods and profiles: > 200 programmed methods, 1000 own methods, 20 profiles each for kinetics and absorption spectrum, extensive programming options
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Interfaces / update: 1 USB-A, 1 USB-B, 1 Ethernet / update via Internet and USB stick
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Protection class: IP 30 and protective drain in the optics shafts
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Mains connection: Universal mains cable, optional power supply with adapter cable for car battery
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Temperature range: Use: +10 °C to +35 °C, storage: -25 °C to +65 °C
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Weight / dimensions: approx. 4.5 kg / 404 x 197 x 314 (WxHxD)
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Accessories: PC software for convenient data evaluation, with photoLab® color for color measurement, field case, test equipment for analytical quality assurance
Certifications and standards
The WTW photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS spectrophotometer complies with protection class IP 30 and offers protective drains in the optics shafts to protect the sensitive components from dust and moisture. These protective measures ensure a long service life and reliable performance of the device.
Application examples
The WTW photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS spectrophotometer is ideal for a wide range of applications in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and environmental analysis. Typical applications include:
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Water and wastewater analysis: Determination of nutrients, heavy metals and organic compounds.
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Food and beverage analysis: Analysis of colorants, preservatives and other additives.
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Pharmaceutical analysis: Quantitative determination of active ingredients and impurities.
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Biotechnology: Analysis of proteins, nucleic acids and other biomolecules.
FAQs
How easy is it to operate the WTW photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS spectrophotometer?
The operation of the device is very user-friendly. Thanks to the intuitive 7" color display and the clearly structured menu navigation, users can perform measurements quickly and efficiently. A comprehensive graphical evaluation supports the analysis of the measurement results.
Which cuvettes can be used with the device?
The spectrophotometer supports 16 mm round cells as well as rectangular cells of 10, 20 and 50 mm. The automatic recognition of the cuvettes facilitates the change and minimizes sources of error.
Which interfaces are available?
The device has USB-A, USB-B and Ethernet interfaces. Updates can be carried out conveniently via the Internet or a USB stick.
Conclusion
The WTW photoLab® 7600 UV-VIS spectrophotometer is a versatile and powerful device that is characterized by its high precision and user-friendliness. It is ideal for laboratories that require reliable and accurate measurement results. Similarly equipped products such as the WTW photoLab® 7100 VIS spectrophotometer also offer high quality, but with a more limited range of functions.
