Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Scientific μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates User Manual
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Cuvette measurements with SkanIt Software
The cuvette slot of the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate can be used to perform photometric measurements
from standard cuvettes.
The μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates are compatible with standard rectangular cuvettes with stopper:
• Dimensions: 12.5 (W) x 12.5 (D) x 47–54 (H) mm
• Beam center height: 8.5 mm
• Beam window: ≥ 4 mm
Figure 11.
Examples of an acceptable (1.) and unacceptable (2.) stopper.
Placing the cuvette
The cuvette is placed into the cuvette slot with the stopper pointing towards the adjustment screw and
the reading window facing upwards (see
).
Note
Use only cuvettes with stoppers, for example, Hellma® cuvettes, Article No. 114B-10-40 or
115B-10-40.
Note
Use only quartz cuvettes, black wall cuvettes are recommended for accuracy and precision.
Note
Make sure that the cuvette is full. If there is air inside the cuvette, the air will move to the top
when the cuvette is horizontal and distort the measurement results.
