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Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer

Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer

Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer

$459.00

The Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer quickly measures a full wavelength spectrum. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

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Introduce your students to spectroscopy with the affordable Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer. Capable of connecting wirelessly or by USB, this device can easily collect a full wavelength spectrum (absorbance, percent transmittance, or intensity) in less than one second. Once the peak wavelength is determined, you can establish the concentration of a solution (Beer’s law) or monitor rates of reactions. A low light path allows the Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer to be used for microscale labs and biochemistry applications with micro and semi-micro cuvettes.

The Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer can be used in a variety spectroscopy experiments:

  • Determine peak wavelength to collect data on solution concentration for studies of Beer’s law or to monitor rates of reaction.
  • Collect a full wavelength spectrum to measure absorbance, percent transmittance, fluorescence (at 405 nm or 500 nm excitation), or emissions.
  • Conduct enzyme kinetics experiments.
  • Engage in equilibrium studies of absorbance vs. time or absorbance vs. concentration.
  • Perform colorimetric or fluorescent bioassays. Use the Vernier Fluorescence/UV-VIS Spectrophotometer for quantitative fluorescence analysis.
  • Use the Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber to measure emissions from flame tests or other light sources. For more detailed emissions analysis, consider the Vernier Emissions Spectrometer.

How Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Works

The Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer employs an LED and tungsten bulb to transmit light through a high-quality diffraction grating. The diffracted light is sorted and collected by the linear CCD array detector.

Linear CCD array detector diagram

Spectroscopy with Go Direct SpectroVis Plus

To use the Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer, download our free Spectral Analysis app. The app is compatible with computers, Chromebooks, and mobile devices. Students may also connect to LabQuest® 3 or to a computer with Logger Pro to perform analysis.

Investigate Beer’s Law with Go Direct® SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer
Investigate Beer's Law with Go Direct® SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer (6:45)
Plant Pigment Spectra Using Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus
Plant Pigment Spectra Using Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus (3:08)

Additional Videos

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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 (FWHM): 5.0 nm
  • Wavelength accuracy: ± 4.0 nm
  • Photometric accuracy: ± 0.10 A.U.
  • Dimensions: 15 cm x 9 cm x 4 cm
  • Light Sources: Incandescent white bulb, approximately 8000 hour lifetime, one-step calibration. LED-based, approximately 100,000 hour lifetime. No external power is required.
  • Typical scan time: ~2 s
  • Connections:
    • Wireless: Bluetooth
    • Wired: USB

Experiments

Middle School (2 experiments)
High School (43 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Investigating the Kinetics of a Crystal Violet ReactionVernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry
Investigating LeChatelier’s PrincipleVernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry
Investigating Food Dyes in Sports BeveragesVernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry
Determining the Copper Content in BrassVernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry
Separating MoleculesVernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry
The Visible Spectra of Plant PigmentsAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive OilAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Enzyme Analysis using TyrosinaseAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Introduction to Neurotransmitters using AChEAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Macromolecules: Experiments with ProteinAdvanced Biology with Vernier
PhotosynthesisAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Photosynthesis by ChloroplastsInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Plant PigmentsInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Evolution of Cellobiase in FungiInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Chemistry of MembranesInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Investigating ProteinInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Testing Enzyme Activity (Spectrometer)Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Introduction to Biofuels: Enzyme ActionInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Analysis of Enzymes using TyrosinaseInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Population DynamicsBiology with Vernier
PhotosynthesisBiology with Vernier
The Effect of Alcohol on Biological MembranesBiology with Vernier
Biological MembranesBiology with Vernier
The Determination of an Equilibrium ConstantAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's LawAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Synthesis and Analysis of AspirinAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Rate and Order of a Chemical ReactionAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Rate Determination and Activation EnergyAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's LawChemistry with Vernier
Chemical Equilibrium: Finding a Constant, KcChemistry with Vernier
Rate Law Determination of the Crystal Violet ReactionChemistry with Vernier
Determining the Free Chlorine Content of Swimming Pool WaterChemistry with Vernier
Determining the Quantity of Iron in a Vitamin TabletChemistry with Vernier
Secret MessageForensic Chemistry Experiments
The Case of the Poisoned WineForensic Chemistry Experiments
Metal PoisoningForensic Chemistry Experiments
Color Countdown Timer (Spectrophotometer)Forensic Chemistry Experiments
Do Vegetables Have Carotenoids?Food Chemistry Experiments
Why Does Your Energy Drink Glow?Food Chemistry Experiments
True Colors: Separating Food DyesFood Chemistry Experiments
Quantifying Iron in CerealFood Chemistry Experiments
PhosphatesWater Quality with Vernier
NitrateWater Quality with Vernier
College (38 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
The Visible Spectra of Plant PigmentsAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive OilAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Enzyme Analysis using TyrosinaseAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Introduction to Neurotransmitters using AChEAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Macromolecules: Experiments with ProteinAdvanced Biology with Vernier
PhotosynthesisAdvanced Biology with Vernier
Photosynthesis by ChloroplastsInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Plant PigmentsInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Evolution of Cellobiase in FungiInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Chemistry of MembranesInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Investigating ProteinInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Testing Enzyme Activity (Spectrometer)Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Introduction to Biofuels: Enzyme ActionInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Analysis of Enzymes using TyrosinaseInvestigating Biology through Inquiry
Population DynamicsBiology with Vernier
PhotosynthesisBiology with Vernier
The Effect of Alcohol on Biological MembranesBiology with Vernier
Biological MembranesBiology with Vernier
The Determination of an Equilibrium ConstantAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's LawAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Synthesis and Analysis of AspirinAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Rate and Order of a Chemical ReactionAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Rate Determination and Activation EnergyAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Extraction of Spinach Pigments and Analysis by Electronic Absorption SpectroscopyOrganic Chemistry with Vernier
Grignard Formation of Crystal VioletOrganic Chemistry with Vernier
Synthesis of FluoresceinOrganic Chemistry with Vernier
Synthesis of Methyl Orange and Its Application to TextilesOrganic Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's LawChemistry with Vernier
Secret MessageForensic Chemistry Experiments
The Case of the Poisoned WineForensic Chemistry Experiments
Metal PoisoningForensic Chemistry Experiments
Color Countdown Timer (Spectrophotometer)Forensic Chemistry Experiments
Do Vegetables Have Carotenoids?Food Chemistry Experiments
Why Does Your Energy Drink Glow?Food Chemistry Experiments
True Colors: Separating Food DyesFood Chemistry Experiments
Quantifying Iron in CerealFood Chemistry Experiments
PhosphatesWater Quality with Vernier
NitrateWater Quality with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor via USB. Wireless data collection is not supported.
Computers
Software
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical AnalysisLogger Pro
No interface requiredFull support 1 2IncompatibleFull support 3
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 4Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 4Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
  2. Some older Go Direct SpectroVis Plus units require a free firmware update to work via a wireless Bluetooth® connection.
  3. Connect this sensor via USB. Wireless data collection is not supported.
  4. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used via USB with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support 1Incompatible
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Some older Go Direct SpectroVis Plus units require a free firmware update to work via a wireless Bluetooth® connection.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used via USB with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
iOS
Software
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull support 1IncompatibleIncompatible
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 2 3Full support 2 3
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 2 3Full support 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Some older Go Direct SpectroVis Plus units require a free firmware update to work via a wireless Bluetooth® connection.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Connect this sensor directly to an iOS or Android™ device via wireless Bluetooth® connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used via USB with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to an iOS or Android device via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull support 1IncompatibleIncompatible
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 2 3Full support 2 3
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 2 3Full support 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Some older Go Direct SpectroVis Plus units require a free firmware update to work via a wireless Bluetooth® connection.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Connect this sensor directly to an iOS or Android™ device via wireless Bluetooth® connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used via USB with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to an iOS or Android device via Wireless Data Sharing.
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.

What's Included

  • Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer
  • 15 plastic cuvettes and lids
  • Mini USB Cable
  • Power supply

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Cuvette RackCUV-RACK$9.00
Plastic Cuvettes (Visible Range)CUV$24.00
Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical FiberVSP-FIBER$79.00
Mini USB-C CableCB-USB-C-MINI$9.00
Plastic Cuvettes (UV-VIS)CUV-UV$179.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Mini USB CableCB-USB-MINI$5.00
LabQuest® 2, LabQuest Streamâ„¢, and Go Direct SpectroVis Plus BatteryLQ2-BAT$23.00
LabQuest® Power SupplyLQ3-PS$11.00

Support

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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