Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Evolution 60S spectrophotometer, a UV-visible instrument designed to perform QA/QC, life science and general research methods.
The Evolution 60S features a 1nm spectral bandwidth and has enhanced scanning technology to acquire high-quality spectral data at speeds greater than 4,200nm per minute.
Evolution 60S spectrophotometers meet the stringent requirements of international pharmacopoeias and offer validation tools and protocols for customers in the regulated marketplace.
Its long-life xenon lamp requires no warm-up time, providing instant measurements over the entire wavelength range of 190nm-1,100nm.
Guaranteed for three years of continuous use, the xenon lamp typically provides five to seven years of maintenance-free operation, increasing instrument availability and decreasing requalification requirements that result from frequent lamp changes.
The lamp is only on when taking measurements, ensuring temperature stability in the Evolution 60S sample compartment and protecting sensitive samples from exposure to intense UV light.
Life-science applications are supported with a wide array of pre-programmed biological assays for analysing protein and nucleic acid samples and performing cell growth measurements.
The Evolution 60S comes standard with a six-position cell changer and aluminum base plate single cell holder for enhanced functionality with advanced sampling accessories.
Additional PC software is available to assist customers in performing the most common methods for enzymatic food and beverage, colour and materials transmission analyses.
System qualification packages are available to support qualification and validation activities.
Performance verification tests included in the embedded software of every Evolution 60S ensure optimal instrument performance in accordance with GLP and GMP procedures.
Additional methods for stray light, noise and resolution are available to meet the definitive needs of each customer.
Optional security software enables 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and audit trail capabilities on all computer-controlled configurations.
The Evolution 60S UV-visible spectrophotometer is available in both local control and PC-only configurations.
The embedded software in the local control configuration is driven from an integrated, chemical resistant keypad for stand-alone operation.
The local control configuration incorporates an LCD display with LED backlights for low power usage and a longer life.
The ergonomical PC-only configuration enables data to be collected, stored, recalled and analysed using one software program.
A front panel USB port in the local control configuration allows unlimited method and data storage on memory devices.
The instrument also features USB connectivity to external printers and a computer for maximum flexibility.
The Evolution 60S will be exhibited on the Thermo Fisher booth at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Exposition (AAPS) in Los Angeles, from 8-12 November 2009.
