Shimadzu SPD-10Avp UV-Vis Detector for VP Series HPLC Systems

The Shimadzu SPD-10Avp UV-Vis detector serves as a system controller for the Shimadzu VP Series HPLC systems, enabling centralized management of all VP components. It utilizes fiber optic interfacing for seamless "plug-and-play" connectivity and maintains backward compatibility with earlier Shimadzu models.

• Control & Operation: Single-point control via an easy-to-read, menu-driven display screen
• Sensitivity & Noise: Highest detector sensitivity with a noise level of ±0.35 x 10⁻⁵ AU for reliable peak detection
• Light Sources: Deuterium (D2) lamp and Tungsten (W) lamp
• Wavelength Range: 190 to 900 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±1 nm with repeatability of 0.1 nm and reproducibility ±0.1 nm
• Spectral Bandwidth: 8 nm
• Drift: Max 2 x 10⁻⁴ AU/hour at constant room temperature
• Scanning Parameters:
• Step sizes: 1–5 nm (2–5 nm with W lamp)
• Scan speeds: 10–50 nm/sec (5 steps)
• Time Programming: Controlled by detector or system controller
• Power Requirements: 220–240 V, unspecified current and power values
• Operating Temperature Range: 4 to 35 °C
• Dimensions: 260 mm (W) x 420 mm (D) x 140 mm (H)

This detector is ideal for high-precision UV-Vis absorbance measurements within chromatographic workflows, integrating fully with Shimadzu's VP Series HPLC modules.