Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100)

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The Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) is a high-performance, single-beam benchtop instrument engineered for accurate, reproducible analysis of clinical chemistry analytes, proteins, and pharmaceutical compounds in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality control, and research laboratories. Covering a wavelength range of 320–1100 nm with a tungsten lamp light source, this spectrophotometer provides the analytical versatility required for routine and specialized laboratory workflows, including routine clinical chemistry analysis and quantitative protein determination.
Every Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) is individually factory calibrated and supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to national standards, delivering exceptional photometric accuracy of ±0.002 A at 0.5 A and photometric repeatability of ≤0.001 A at 0.5 A. The instrument’s baseline stability of ≤0.002 A/h at 500 nm after a 2-hour warm-up ensures reliable, drift-free measurements for endpoint and kinetic assays. A large 128 × 64 dot backlit LCD display with adjustable brightness provides clear data visualization, and the 4-position sample compartment accommodates standard 10 mm path length cuvettes, with optional holders available for path lengths from 5 to 100 mm.
Key user-focused features include automatic wavelength calibration via arrow keys to minimize user errors, large-capacity data storage for up to 200 test data groups and 200 standard curves with automatic backup to prevent data loss during power interruption, and quantitative analysis mode using standard curves for concentration determination. The optional Wave Professional PC software enables advanced functions including spectrum scanning, time-scan kinetics, and specialized nucleic acid/protein measurement functions.
The Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) is supplied with four glass square cuvettes (3.5 mL, 10 mm path length) and includes USB and parallel ports for printer connection and data export. The instrument is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality management systems, ensuring measurement traceability and confidence in results.
For the clinical laboratory scientist, clinical chemistry technologist, and pharmaceutical quality control analyst, the Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) delivers the accuracy, stability, and versatility required for blood glucose measurement, lipid panels (cholesterol, triglycerides), kidney function markers (creatinine, uric acid), liver function tests (bilirubin, total protein, albumin), and enzyme activity determination (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, LDH). For the patient, reliable, traceable visible spectrophotometric analysis ensures that diagnostic results are accurate and reproducible, directly supporting effective clinical decision-making, appropriate treatment selection for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, liver disease, and kidney disease, and confident disease monitoring.
Description

Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100)

PRIMARY CLINICAL & DIAGNOSTIC USES

1. Routine Clinical Chemistry Analysis for Patient Samples
Primary Use: Provides a single-beam visible spectrophotometer with a tungsten lamp covering a wavelength range of 320–1100 nm, used for the quantitative analysis of blood and serum components including glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, albumin, bilirubin, creatinine, and uric acid in clinical chemistry laboratories.
How it helps: For the clinical chemistry technologist, the Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) measures the concentration of key metabolites by detecting the absorbance of colored reaction products generated by commercial clinical chemistry reagent kits. The instrument’s photometric accuracy of ±0.002 A at 0.5 A and stability of ≤0.002 A/h ensure consistent, reliable results across a wide range of sample concentrations. For the patient, accurate measurements of blood glucose, lipid panels, kidney function markers, and liver enzymes support routine health screening, chronic disease management (diabetes, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease), and acute care diagnostics, enabling timely clinical interventions.
2. Protein Quantification for Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology
Primary Use: Enables the quantification of total protein in serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and urine samples using colorimetric methods such as the Biuret method, as well as albumin measurement using bromocresol green (BCG) dye-binding assays, with quantitative analysis mode using standard curves.
How it helps: For the clinical biochemistry technologist and immunology specialist, the Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) provides rapid, accurate protein quantification for patient samples, helping to diagnose conditions such as nephrotic syndrome (proteinuria), liver disease (decreased albumin), and multiple myeloma (elevated total protein with monoclonal gammopathy). The large 128 × 64 dot backlit LCD display allows easy data review, and the 4-position sample compartment enables sequential processing of multiple samples. For the patient, accurate protein quantification supports diagnosis and monitoring of nutritional disorders, inflammatory conditions, and immune system abnormalities, guiding appropriate treatment decisions.
3. Enzymatic Activity Determination for Clinical Enzyme Assays
Primary Use: Performs endpoint and time-scan (kinetics) measurements for monitoring enzymatic reactions, used for the clinical determination of enzyme activities including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in patient serum samples.
How it helps: For the clinical chemistry laboratory scientist, the Visible Spectrophotometer (SP-V1100) quantitative analysis mode uses standard curves to calculate enzyme concentrations in units per liter (U/L). The instrument’s stability of ≤0.002 A/h at 500 nm after 2-hour warm-up ensures consistent, drift-free kinetic measurements essential for accurate enzyme activity calculation. For the patient undergoing liver function testing, cardiac enzyme panels, or metabolic disorder screening, accurate enzyme activity results directly guide diagnosis of hepatitis, myocardial infarction, liver disease, and other conditions, as well as monitoring of disease progression and treatment response.
4. Endotoxin and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) for Pharmaceutical QC
Primary Use: Used for the quantitative detection of bacterial endotoxins in pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and parenteral drugs using the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) test, where the spectrophotometer measures turbidity or chromogenic endpoint at a specific visible wavelength.
How it helps: For the pharmaceutical quality control analyst, the SP-V1100 provides the optical precision required for endotoxin testing to ensure patient safety. The instrument’s photometric range of -0.3 to 3.0 A accommodates the wide range of turbidity or color development in LAL assays. For the patient, reliable endotoxin testing ensures that injectable drugs, intravenous fluids, and implantable medical devices are free from fever-causing contaminants, directly protecting patient safety and preventing adverse reactions.

SECONDARY & SUPPORTIVE USES

1. Urinalysis parameter quantification: Measures colorimetric reactions for urine test strips and liquid reagents, quantifying parameters including protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, leukocyte esterase, and occult blood for routine urinalysis in clinical and research laboratories.
2. Cell density measurement for clinical microbiology: Measures optical density (OD) at 600 nm (OD600) of bacterial and yeast cultures to monitor microbial growth, determine cell concentration, and optimize harvest timing in clinical microbiology laboratories for susceptibility testing and diagnostic culture workflows.
3. Hemoglobin measurement in blood samples: Quantifies hemoglobin concentration in whole blood or hemolysate samples using the cyanmethemoglobin method or other colorimetric assays, supporting anemia screening and monitoring in clinical laboratories.
4. Immunoassay endpoint detection (ELISA): Serves as the detection platform for clinical immunoassays including ELISA, where the spectrophotometer measures the final colored product absorbance (e.g., at 450 nm, 492 nm) to quantify antibody or antigen concentrations in patient samples for infectious disease serology, autoimmune testing, and allergy screening.
5. Water quality testing for clinical utilities: Monitors the quality of purified water used in clinical laboratories, dialysis centers, and pharmacy compounding areas by measuring parameters such as chlorine, nitrate, nitrite, and total organic carbon, ensuring compliance with clinical water standards for patient safety.
6. Veterinary diagnostic sample analysis: Performs the same range of clinical chemistry, protein quantification, and enzyme assays for veterinary patient samples (blood, serum, urine) in animal health diagnostic laboratories and veterinary teaching hospitals.
7. Food safety and nutritional analysis: Analyzes food and beverage samples for components such as caffeine, total polyphenols, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), nitrites/nitrates, and food colorants in food safety testing, nutritional labeling, and quality control laboratories.
8. Pharmaceutical raw material testing: Quantifies the concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients during incoming raw material quality control, ensuring that pharmaceutical ingredients meet specification before use in drug manufacturing, as required by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
9. Drug dissolution testing for pharmaceutical development: Quantifies drug release from solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) in dissolution testing, measuring the concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredient in dissolution media over time for quality control release testing and stability studies.
10. Academic teaching and research: Serves as an essential teaching tool for undergraduate and graduate students learning spectrophotometric analysis techniques in clinical laboratory science, biochemistry, and molecular biology courses, providing hands-on experience with quantitative analytical methods.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: A single-beam, visible-light spectrophotometer with a tungsten lamp light source for routine laboratory analysis.
  • Designation: SP-V1100 Visible Spectrophotometer, DLAB SP-V1100, Scilogex SP-V1100, SCI-V1100.
  • Key Components:
    • Tungsten lamp light source (visible range)
    • 128 × 64 dot backlit LCD display with adjustable brightness and graphical display capabilities
    • 4-position sample compartment for 10 mm path length cuvettes, with optional holders for 5–100 mm path lengths
    • USB port and parallel port (IEEE 1284) for printer connection
    • Data storage RAM for up to 200 test data groups and 200 standard curves, with automatic backup
    • Optional Wave Professional PC software for computer control and advanced analysis functions

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Optical system: Single beam with tungsten lamp light source
  • Spectral bandwidth: 2.0 nm or 4.0 nm (depending on model and source)
  • Wavelength range: 320–1100 nm (visible range)
  • Wavelength accuracy: ±0.5 nm
  • Wavelength repeatability: ≤0.3 nm
  • Photometric range: -0.3 to 3.0 A (absorbance) and 0 to 200% T (transmittance)
  • Photometric accuracy: ±0.002 A at 0.5 A; ±0.004 A at 1.0 A; ±0.3% T at 100% T
  • Photometric repeatability: ≤0.001 A at 0.5 A; ≤0.002 A at 1.0 A; ≤0.15% T at 100% T
  • Stability (baseline drift): ≤0.002 A/h at 500 nm after 2-hour warm-up
  • Stray light: ≤0.05% T at 360 nm (NaNO₂)
  • Sample compartment: 4-position cuvette holder, standard for 10 mm path length square cuvettes (10 × 10 × 45 mm, 3.5 mL). Optional holders available for 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 mm path lengths
  • Data storage capacity: Up to 200 test data groups and 200 standard curves stored in RAM; data retained after power failure (non-volatile)
  • Wavelength calibration: Automatic wavelength setting with arrow keys for easy calibration and reduced user errors
  • Output interfaces: USB port for PC connection and data export; parallel port (IEEE 1284) for direct printer connection
  • Power requirements: 110/220 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 80 W (user-selectable)
  • Dimensions (L × W × H): 490 × 360 × 210 mm
  • Weight: 10–12 kg (22–26.5 lbs)
  • Quality compliance: Manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems; factory calibrated and supplied with calibration certificate

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Construction: Durable, chemical-resistant benchtop enclosure with stable, vibration-dampening base for precise optical measurements
  • Display: Large 128 × 64 dot backlit LCD screen with adjustable brightness for clear data visualization, including graphic display of spectra and calibration curves
  • Operation: Fully standalone operation with all measurement functions executable directly from the instrument; no PC required for routine use
  • Sample loading: 4-position cuvette holder allows up to four samples to be queued for sequential measurement, improving workflow efficiency
  • Measurement modes: Photometric mode (fixed wavelength quantitative analysis using standard curves) and multi-wavelength scanning mode (with optional software)
  • Data management: Large-capacity internal data storage for up to 200 test results and 200 standard curves; automatic data backup protects against loss during power interruption; data can be exported via USB
  • Portability: Benchtop unit weighing 10–12 kg; not portable but occupies standard laboratory benchtop footprint
  • Software compatibility: Optional Wave Professional software enables computer control, spectrum scanning, time scanning (kinetics), multi-wavelength scanning, and specialized nucleic acid/protein measurement functions
  • Maintenance: Tungsten lamp is user-replaceable; lamp lifetime approximately 2000 hours
  • Included accessories: 4 glass square cuvettes (3.5 mL, for visible range), power cord, dust cover, operating manual, and calibration certificate

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Regulatory Status: General laboratory equipment for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use; manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality management systems
  • Lamp Safety: Tungsten lamp operates at high temperatures; allow cooling before handling
  • Electrical Safety: Compliant with IEC 61010-1 for laboratory electrical equipment; grounded power cord; built-in fuse and overload protection
  • Chemical Safety: Sample compartment and cuvette holder are designed to contain minor spills; exterior surfaces are chemical-resistant to common laboratory reagents (alcohols, dilute acids, dilute bases)
  • Data Integrity: Automatic backup to non-volatile RAM prevents data loss during power interruption; password-protected calibration settings available (with optional software)
  • Quality Compliance: Each instrument undergoes individual factory testing; supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to international standards; recommended annual recalibration

5. STORAGE & HANDLING ATTRIBUTES

  • Storage: Store in a clean, dry, dust-free environment at 15–30°C and ≤80% relative humidity (non-condensing). Cover instrument with dust cover when not in use to protect optical components. Avoid storage near strong magnetic fields, heat sources, or direct sunlight
  • Installation: Place on a stable, vibration-free benchtop or table away from air vents, windows, and high-traffic areas. Allow at least 10 cm clearance on all sides for ventilation. Do not place near centrifuges or vortex mixers that cause vibration
  • Warm-up procedure: Turn on instrument and allow 2-hour warm-up before performing critical clinical measurements to achieve specified stability of ≤0.002 A/h. For routine qualitative checks, 30-minute warm-up may be sufficient
  • Cleaning: Wipe exterior surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent solution. Do not spray liquids directly onto the instrument. Clean sample compartment after each use with a lint-free cloth to remove spills and dust. Do not use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents (acetone, chloroform) on the instrument body
  • Cuvette handling: Use only clean, scratch-free, optically transparent glass cuvettes for visible range measurements (320–1100 nm). Handle cuvettes by the frosted sides or upper rim to avoid fingerprints on optical surfaces. Clean cuvettes immediately after use with appropriate solvent and dry with lint-free tissue
  • Lamp maintenance: Tungsten lamp lifetime approximately 2000 hours. Replace lamp when displayed intensity falls below acceptable levels or at manufacturer-recommended intervals. Allow lamp to cool completely before replacement. Use only manufacturer-specified replacement lamps
  • Wavelength calibration: Perform automatic wavelength calibration at least weekly or before critical measurements using the auto-setting function accessible via arrow keys. Use the built-in wavelength calibration verification with standard holmium oxide solution or filter
  • Standard curve preparation: Prepare fresh calibration standards for quantitative analysis daily or as recommended by reagent kit instructions. Store up to 200 standard curves in instrument memory for repeated use; verify curve periodically with a known control standard
  • Software installation: To install optional Wave Professional PC software, contact manufacturer for compatibility and system requirements. Software enables advanced functions including spectrum scanning, kinetics analysis, and nucleic acid/protein measurement
  • Periodic verification: Perform photometric accuracy and wavelength accuracy verification monthly using certified reference materials or manufacturer-provided calibration filters. Document results for quality assurance records

6. LABORATORY & CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Primary Application: Quantitative visible-range spectrophotometric analysis of clinical chemistry analytes (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, albumin, bilirubin, creatinine, uric acid), enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, LDH), and other visible-light-absorbing compounds in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality control, and research laboratories.
  • Clinical Role: An essential instrument for clinical diagnostic laboratories, hospital clinical chemistry departments, immunology laboratories, pharmaceutical quality control facilities, and research institutions. Critical for patient sample analysis (blood glucose, lipid panels, liver function tests, kidney function markers, total protein) where accurate, reproducible, and traceable spectrophotometric measurement is mandatory for diagnosis, disease monitoring, treatment guidance, and regulatory compliance.
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Electrical Safety: Do not operate the instrument with wet hands. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning, servicing, or replacing lamps. Use only the supplied grounded power cord and ensure the outlet provides proper grounding. Do not operate if the power cord is damaged or if liquid has spilled into the instrument
  • Hot Surface Hazard: The tungsten lamp becomes hot during operation. Allow lamp to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling or replacement. Do not touch the lamp housing during or immediately after operation
  • Chemical Hazard: Handle all reagents, standards, control materials, and patient samples according to laboratory safety protocols and applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including nitrile gloves, laboratory coat, and safety glasses or face shield. Clean spills immediately to prevent damage to instrument optics and potential chemical exposure
  • Biohazard Hazard: Patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, cerebrospinal fluid) may contain infectious agents. Follow all institutional biosafety guidelines. Use leak-proof cuvettes for biohazardous samples. Decontaminate the sample compartment after each use with appropriate disinfectant (e.g., 10% bleach solution followed by water rinse, then 70% alcohol)
  • Cuvette Safety: Handle glass cuvettes with care; breakage can cause cuts from sharp glass shards. Discard broken cuvettes immediately in an appropriate sharps container. Do not use cuvettes with chips or cracks
  • Sample Containment: Ensure cuvettes are properly seated in the sample holder to prevent tipping or spillage. For hazardous samples, use sealed cuvettes with caps. Do not overfill cuvettes (maximum volume 3.5 mL for standard cuvettes, fill to approximately 2.5–3.0 mL)
  • Stability Requirement: Allow the instrument to warm up for 2 hours before performing critical clinical measurements to achieve specified stability of ≤0.002 A/h. Failure to warm up may result in inaccurate results due to baseline drift
  • Vibration Avoidance: Do not operate the instrument on the same benchtop as centrifuges, vortex mixers, or other vibration-generating equipment. Vibration can cause unstable readings and measurement errors
  • Training Requirement: Only trained laboratory personnel with appropriate technical background in spectrophotometry and clinical laboratory procedures should operate the SP-V1100 for clinical diagnostic applications. Users should read and understand the operator's manual before first use

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Burn from Hot Lamp: If contact with a hot lamp or lamp housing occurs, immediately cool the burn area with cool (not cold) running water for 15 minutes. Do not apply ice directly to the burn. Remove any jewelry or constrictive items from the affected area. Cover the burn with a sterile, non-adhesive dressing. Seek medical attention for burns covering a large area, deep burns, or burns causing blistering
  • Chemical Splash to Eyes: If a chemical sample, reagent, or cleaning solution splashes into the eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of clean water or sterile saline solution for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open to ensure thorough rinsing. Remove contact lenses if present and easily removable. Seek immediate medical attention after flushing
  • Chemical Splash to Skin: Wash contaminated skin with soap and water thoroughly for at least 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation, redness, or chemical burns develop, seek medical evaluation. Refer to the specific SDS for the chemical involved
  • Sharps Injury (Broken Cuvette): If broken cuvette glass punctures the skin, allow the wound to bleed freely (do not squeeze). Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water for 15 minutes. Apply antiseptic and cover with sterile bandage. If the cuvette contained patient biological material, follow the facility's exposure management protocol for bloodborne pathogens (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B/C). Report the injury to the laboratory supervisor immediately
  • Inhalation of Chemical Vapors: If chemical vapors from volatile reagents are inhaled during sample preparation, move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen if trained. Seek medical attention if coughing, dizziness, nausea, or respiratory distress persists
  • Electrical Shock: If an electrical shock incident occurs, disconnect power at the circuit breaker before attempting to assist the victim. Do not touch the victim until power is disconnected. Once safe, assess the victim for responsiveness and breathing. Call emergency medical services immediately. Perform CPR if trained and necessary. Seek medical evaluation for all electrical shock victims, even if symptoms appear mild

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  • Flammability: The instrument's plastic housing (ABS/polycarbonate), internal cables, and electronic components are combustible and will burn if exposed to flame or high heat. The tungsten lamp operates at high temperature and can ignite nearby flammable materials
  • Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide (CO₂) or dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher for electrical fires involving the spectrophotometer. Do not use water directly on the instrument as water conducts electricity and can cause electrical shock or damage. For larger laboratory fires involving flammable reagents, follow laboratory fire protocols
  • Fire Response: Primary fire hazard is flammable reagents and solvents being used or measured (e.g., ethanol, isopropanol). In case of fire, immediately disconnect power to the spectrophotometer if safe to do so. Evacuate the area. Use appropriate extinguisher for the fire type. Do not attempt to extinguish large or rapidly spreading fires; evacuate and call emergency services
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full structural firefighting gear (including gloves, boots, helmet, and turnout coat) when fighting fires in laboratory settings, as combustion products may include toxic fumes from burning plastics and electronics