SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer
Recommended for College and High School. Interface is optional. Software sold separately.
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SpectroVis Plus is an affordable, portable, visible to near-IR spectrophotometer and fluorometer.
Description
Having a CCD array spectrometer/fluorometer combination is now affordable for each of your lab stations! Array spectrometer technology allows you to collect a full wavelength spectrum (absorbance, percent transmittance, or intensity) in less than one second. Once the peak wavelength is determined, you can easily determine the concentration of a solution (Beer’s law) or monitor rates of reaction.
With its two different excitation wavelengths, SpectroVis Plus can quantitatively measure the fluorescence spectra of many compounds, such as chlorophyll, fluorescein, GFP, and more.
Connect SpectroVis Plus to a LabQuest or a computer running Logger Pro using a standard USB cable (included), and see the results in full color.
Uses for SpectroVis Plus
- Measure absorbance, percent transmittance, emissions spectra, or fluorescence
- Conduct Beer’s law investigations
- Conduct kinetic studies of absorbance vs. time
- Perform equilibrium studies of absorbance vs. time or absorbance vs. concentration
- Conduct experiments on enzyme kinetics
- Perform colorimetric or fluorescent bioassays
- Measure emissions of gas discharge tubes, flame tests, or other light sources, using the SpectroVis Optical Fiber accessory (sold separately). For detailed emissions analysis, including hydrogen emissions, we recommend the Ocean Optics™ Red Tide Emissions Spectrometer.
How Does the SpectroVis Plus Work?
Light from the LED and tungsten bulb light source passes through a solution. Emerging light goes through a high-quality diffraction grating, then the diffracted light is collected and sorted by the CCD array detector.
Specifications
- Wavelength Range: 380 nm–950 nm
- Support for fluorescence (two excitation sources centered at 405 nm and 500 nm)
- Reported Wavelength Interval: 1 nm between reported values (collects 570 values)
- Optical Resolution: ~ 2.5 nm
- Dimensions: 15 cm x 9 cm x 4 cm
- Light Sources: Incandescent white bulb, approximately 8000 hour lifetime, LED-based, approximately 100,000 hour lifetime
- One-step calibration
- No external power required
Experiments and Lab Ideas
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Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses
Free Spectroscopy Labs
Download free spectroscopy experiments for your spectrometer! The labs include ready-to-use student instructions and you can adapt them to your curriculum.
Emission Spectroscopy Accessories
SpectroVis Optical Fiber
Turn your SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometer into an emissions spectrometer using the SpectroVis Optical Fiber insert. Simply insert the unit into the cuvette holder and point the 1 m optical fiber at a light source. Sold separately.
The best part is the SpectroVis Optical Fiber costs only $69, making it very economical to add emissions experiments to your curriculum.
Spectrum Tubes and Power Supplies
Use the patent-pending, ultra-safe spectrum tubes and power supplies to provide a simple means of viewing gas discharge spectral lines with any of our spectrometers.What’s Included
- SpectroVis Plus spectrometer
- (15) Plastic cuvettes and lids
- Standard USB cable
- User manual
Sensor Requirements
This spectrometer requires either a LabQuest interface or Logger Pro 3 software to collect data. Interface and software sold separately.
To use this spectrometer with a computer, you will need Logger Pro 3.8.2 or newer. Download free Logger Pro 3 update »
To use this spectrometer with a LabQuest, you will need LabQuest App 1.3 or newer. Download free LabQuest software update »
Ordering Information
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications. Product usage disclaimer »
Sample Data
Support
User Manual
Online Resources
Warranty
5 years (3 years on light source)
Contact Us
- Phone: 1-888-VERNIER
- Email: info@vernier.com