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Appendix A: Instrument Specifications
This appendix provides specifications for the FilterMax F3 and FilterMax F5.
Measurement Specifications
Item
Description
Wavelength range
(FilterMax F3)
340 nm to 650 nm
Wavelength range
(FilterMax F5)
230 nm to 650 nm
Accuracy
<±2.0 nm and ±10 mOD at 2.0 OD (at 405 nm)
Reproducibility
<±0.5% and ±0.005 OD at 2.0 OD (400 nm to 650 nm)
<±0.5% and ±0.005 OD at 1.0 OD (230 nm to 399 nm)
Measurement range
0 OD to 3.0 OD (>399 nm, specified)
0 OD to 2.5 OD (<400 nm, specified)
Indication range
0 OD to 3.5 OD
Resolution
0.1 mOD from 0 OD to 3.5 OD
Linearity
<±0.75% and ±0.010 OD from 0.1 OD to 3.0 OD (>399 nm)
<±0.75% and ±0.010 OD from 0.1 OD to 2.5 OD (<400 nm)
Filter slide positions
6
Supplied wavelengths
(FilterMax F3)
405 nm, 450 nm, 492 nm, 620 nm
Additional filters are available.
Supplied wavelengths
(FilterMax F5)
260 nm, 340 nm, 405 nm, 450 nm, 595 nm, 620 nm
Additional filters are available.
Measurement method
Transmission photometer
Light source
High power LEDs
The FilterMax F5 uses a deuterium light source that extends
sensitivity into the deep UV band.
Detector
Silicon photodiode
Read modes
single, dual, and multiple wavelength; well scan; kinetic
Shake
orbital and linear: 3 speeds
Table A-1: Absorbance Measurement Specifications
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