Optek C4000 Multi-Channel Photometric Converter for UV-VIS-NIR Sensors

The Optek C4000 Multi Channel Photometric Converter is a versatile photometric controller designed for precise operation of up to four UV, VIS, and NIR absorption optical sensors simultaneously. It supports a wide range of color measurement scales, including APHA/HAZEN/Pt/Co, AOCS, ASTM, EBC, ASBC, Gardner, ICUMSA, KLETT, RBU, and Saybolt, as well as turbidity scales such as CU, ppm, FTU, NTU, FAU, and EBC.

Key technical features include:

• Multi-channel sensor operation: Controls 1 to 4 photometric sensors in real time for bioprocess monitoring and environmental analysis.
• Analog signal conversion: Provides 2 or 4 configurable 0/4–20 mA outputs aligned with any selectable measurement units for integration with external data acquisition systems.
• Input/Output flexibility: Includes 0 to 2 mA inputs and 3 relay outputs enabling automated process control and alarm triggering essential in clinical diagnostics and molecular diagnostics workflows.
• Data recording and download capabilities: Facilitates process data logging crucial for quality control and biomanufacturing traceability.
• Compact footprint: Dimensions of 213 x 128 x 230 mm enable easy integration into laboratory and industrial setups.
• Applications: Widely used in biotechnology sectors for synthetic biology, bioprocessing, and molecular diagnostics, as well as chemical and environmental laboratories requiring continuous color and turbidity monitoring.

The C4000's modular design with included AF16 turbidity sensor support makes it critical for biopharmaceutical production pipelines and essential in molecular cloning workflows where absorption and turbidity tracking enhance process accuracy and reproducibility. Its extensive compatibility with internationally recognized color and turbidity standards positions this controller as a reliable interface for advanced fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging systems performing spectrophotometric measurements.