Shimadzu SPD-10A UV-Visible Detector for HPLC Applications

The Shimadzu SPD-10A UV-Visible Detector features an intuitive single-point control with a menu-driven display for ease of use. It provides high sensitivity and low noise to ensure reliable peak detection across a wide spectral range.

• Light Source: Deuterium lamp
• Wavelength Range: 190–600 nm
• Automatic cut filter inserted for 371–600 nm to remove second-order diffraction
• Spectral Bandwidth: 8 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±1 nm
• Wavelength Reproducibility: ±0.1 nm
• Cell Path Length: 10 nm
• Cell Volume: 8 μL
• Cell Pressure Tolerance: 12 MPa

Dual Wavelength Mode:

• Measures two arbitrary wavelengths within 190–370 nm or 371–600 nm range
• Sampling period: 1.2 seconds per wavelength
• Response selectable in 9 steps (time constants from 0.05 to 10 seconds)
• Dynamic range: 0.0001 to 2.56 AUFS, adjustable in 0.0001 increments
• Auto zero and baseline shift functions included

Wavelength Scanning Function:

• Performs scanning with flow stopped
• Data stored in three files, including background subtraction
• Data lost if power is turned off

Time Programming:

• Available internally or via external system controller
• Up to 32 programmable steps for parameters including wavelength, auto zero, range, response, marker, scanning, event, polarity, lamp ON/OFF, and loop

Output Specifications:

• Recorder output: 1 mV, 10 mV; max output approx. 20x full scale
• Integrator output: 0.5, 1, 2, 4 AU/V selectable in four steps

For more detailed technical data, consult the linked literature.