Agilent 1100 VWD (G1314A) Variable Wavelength UV-Vis Detector for HPLC

The Agilent 1100 VWD (G1314A) is a high-performance variable wavelength UV-Vis detector designed for use with HPLC systems or as a standalone analytical module. It operates over a wavelength range of 190–600 nm, employing a deuterium lamp as a light source combined with a double beam photometer to achieve enhanced sensitivity and stability.

Key technical features include:

• Wavelength precision of ±1 nm and a bandwidth of 6.5 nm, enabling accurate detection across a broad spectrum suitable for multiple analyte detection.
• High linearity (>2 AU at 5%) supports simultaneous quantification of primary and secondary impurities, essential for reliable molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing quality control.
• Minimal baseline noise and drift (3 × 10⁻⁴ AU/hour at 254 nm), which ensures low detection limits critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and synthetic biology applications.
• Programmable wavelength switching allows tailored sensitivity and selectivity per analyte elution, making it ideal for complex mixtures analyzed in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics.
• Analog output connectivity for integration with chromatography data systems in laboratories engaged in molecular cloning workflows and fluorescence analysis.

Widely used in biotechnology research fields including molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing monitoring, and biomedical engineering, the Agilent 1100 VWD enhances workflow efficiency and data reliability in fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging preparative workflows. This UV-Vis detector is a critical instrument for laboratories demanding precision detection in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing environments.