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SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer

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No longer available. Please consider our Go Direct™ SpectroVis Plus

Grade level
Recommended for College and High School
Requirements
Connects directly to computers and LabQuest 2
Resources
User manual

SpectroVis Plus is an affordable, portable, visible to near-IR spectrophotometer and fluorometer.

Description

SpectroVis Plus is a portable and affordable visible light spectrophotometer with fluorescence capabilities. Measure wavelengths from 380 nm to 950 nm and analyze results in full color.

Tech & Learning Award of Excellence 2011 Winner The SpectroVis Plus educational spectrophotometer combines fluorescence capabilities with a linear CCD array detector in an award winning, compact unit that requires no external power supply. Two different excitation wavelengths enable analysis of compounds such as fluorescein, chlorophyll, or GFP.

  • Connect SpectroVis directly to LabQuest or a computer USB port.
  • Set up experiments quickly with one-step calibration.
  • Collect data in under one second with array spectrometer technology.
  • Analyze full-wavelength spectrum data in full-color with Logger Pro.

Spectroscopy with SpectroVis Plus

SpectroVis Plus enables a wide range of introductory spectroscopy experiments for chemistry, biology, and physics.

  • 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, 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 SpectroVis Optical Fiber Accessory to measure emissions from flame tests or other light sources. For more detailed emissions analysis, consider the Vernier Emissions Spectrometer.

How SpectroVis Plus Works

SpectroVis employs an LED and tungsten bulb to transmit light through a solution containing the sample. The transmitted light then passes through a high-quality diffraction grating and the diffracted light is sorted and collected by the linear CCD array detector.

Linear CCD array detector diagram

Sample Data

Absorbance vs. wavelength spectrum, Beer’s law plot, and kinetics time-graph plot for the crystal violet-sodium hydroxide reaction
Absorbance vs. wavelength spectrum, Beer’s law plot, and kinetics time-graph plot for the crystal violet-sodium hydroxide reaction
Fluorescence of fluorescein and phenolphthalein
Fluorescence of fluorescein and phenolphthalein
Chlorophyll absorbance spectrum
Chlorophyll absorbance spectrum
Helium emission spectrum
Helium emission spectrum

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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: 4.0 nm (as determined with 656 nm hydrogen emission spectral line FWHM) and 25 nm (as determined with 486 nm hydrogen emission spectral line FWHM)
  • Wavelength Accuracy: +/- 3.0 nm (at 650 nm) and +/- 7.0 nm (at 450 nm)
  • Photometric Accuracy: +/- 13.0% (as determined with nickel sulfate standards from 0.1 to 1.0 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.
View the SpectroVis Plus user manual

Experiments and Lab Ideas

Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.

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.

  1. Beer’s Law
  2. Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction
  3. Visible Spectra of Commercial Dyes
  4. The Visible Spectrum of Chlorophyll

Compatibility Requirements

The SpectroVis Plus may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.

  • LabQuest 2
    LabQuest 2

    Full Support

    The SpectroVis Plus is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.7.2), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.

    Learn more about LabQuest 2 »

  • Computers
    Computers

    Software
    InterfaceGraphical Analysis for ComputersVersion 4.0Logger ProVersion 3.14.1Spectral Analysis for Computers
    No interface requiredIncompatibleFull supportFull support 1
    LabQuest 2Full support 2Incompatible

    Compatibility Notes

    1. Absorbance and %Transmittance data collection only. Intensity and Fluorescence data collection will be supported in the future.
    2. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. This sensor is not supported when connected to a computer or Chromebook via USB.

  • Chromebook
    Chromebook

    Software
    InterfaceGraphical Analysis for ChromeVersion 4Spectral Analysis for Chrome
    No interface requiredIncompatibleFull support 1
    LabQuest 2Full support 2

    Compatibility Notes

    1. Absorbance and %Transmittance data collection only. Intensity and Fluorescence data collection will be supported in the future.
    2. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. This sensor is not supported when connected to a computer or Chromebook via USB.

  • Mobile Devices
    Mobile Devices

    Software
    InterfaceGraphical Analysis for iOSVersion 4.0.1Graphical Analysis for AndroidVersion 3.1.1
    LabQuest 2Full support 1Full support 1

    Compatibility Notes

    1. Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.

  • Additional Platforms
    Additional Platforms

    You can also use the SpectroVis Plus with these platforms:

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