Shimadzu UVmini-1240 UV-Visible Single Beam Spectrophotometer

The Shimadzu UVmini-1240 is a compact UV-Visible spectrophotometer featuring a measurement wavelength range from 190 to 1100 nm and a spectral bandwidth of 5 nm. It employs a single beam photometric method suitable for various applications in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry. The device provides precise wavelength display and setting resolution at 0.1 nm, with wavelength accuracy of ±1.0 nm and excellent repeatability of ±0.3 nm, essential for reliable absorbance and transmittance measurements in bioprocessing workflows and molecular cloning analysis.

Key performance highlights:

• Automatic light source switching synchronized with wavelength, configurable between 295 to 364 nm in 1 nm steps, optimizing performance for specific biochemical assays.
• Fast wavelength scanning speed up to 3800 nm/min enabling rapid data acquisition in live-cell imaging or fluorescence analysis protocols.
• Low stray light of ≤ 0.05% enhances measurement fidelity, critical in synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical production quality control.
• Broad photometric range with absorbance from -0.3 to 3.0 Abs and transmittance up to 200%, supporting versatile sample types including turbid or colored solutions.

This used model is sold as-is and might not meet all original specifications. It is relevant for laboratories requiring a reliable UV-Vis spectrophotometer for clinical diagnostics, cell imaging, and molecular biology research where precision wavelength control and a wide optical range are indispensable.