Cintra 3030 is a research-level UV-Vis spectrophotometer that offers advanced capabilities for precise measurements. It is part of the Cintra series, which includes models with varying performance levels ranging from basic to research-grade instruments.
Key features of the Cintra 3030 include:
– Direct double-beam ratio recording system for high measurement accuracy.
– Variable spectral bandwidth from 0.2 to 5.0 nm with 0.1 nm increments, providing great flexibility in data precision.
– Wavelength range from 190 to 1200 nm.
– Automatic light source switching at user-selectable wavelengths for stability across different analyses.
– Advanced UV performance with outstanding stability and reproducibility, ideal for research applications.
– Supports system validation protocols, including pharmaceutical standards from the US, Europe, UK, and other GMP-related tests.
This instrument is designed for users requiring high accuracy, stability, and flexibility and is commonly used in research laboratories. Compared to models like the Cintra 1010 and 2020, the Cintra 3030 offers enhanced UV capabilities and advanced variable bandwidth options.
The Cintra 3030 is a research-level spectrophotometer with higher sensitivity in the UV range. It features a variable slit width from 0.2 nm to 5.0 nm in 0.1 nm steps, delivering optimal sensitivity and resolution, along with improved stray light, noise, and drift characteristics. The Cintra 3030 supports all GBC brand UV-Vis accessories designed for the 190 to 900 nm wavelength range, making it suitable for specialized and research applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Device Format | Spectrophotometer module with USB connection to an external computer |
| Photometric System | Direct double-beam ratio recording system |
| Light Source | Tungsten-halogen lamp and deuterium lamp |
| Light Source Switching | Automatic switching at user-selectable wavelength |
| Wavelength Range | 190 – 900 nm |
| Monochromator | Czerny-Turner design with holographic grating and automatic lamp adjustment |
| Spectral Bandwidth | 0.2 nm to 5.0 nm in 0.1 nm increments |
| Scan Speed | 5 to 10,000 nm/min |
| Drive Speed | 15,000 nm/min |
| Detector | Side-mounted R928 photomultiplier tube |
| Electrical Requirements | 100–120 or 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Sample Space | 150 x 125 x 280 mm (W x D x H) |
| Dimensions | 695 x 640 x 350 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg (without packaging), 86 kg (packaged) |
| Stray Light Specifications | @220 nm (10 g/L Nal): < 0.00077%T @340 nm (50 g/L NaNO2): < 0.00008%T |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ± 0.01 nm |
| Wavelength Repeatability | ± 0.019 nm |
| Photometric Accuracy (NIST 930D filter, 0 to 0.5A) | ± 0.0003A |
| Photometric Accuracy (NIST 930D filter, 0 to 1.0A) | ± 0.0006A |
| Photometric Repeatability (0 to 0.5A) | ± 0.000022A |
| Photometric Repeatability (0 to 1.0A) | ± 0.000023A |
| Photometric Noise (500 nm, 2 nm SBW, 1 sec smoothing) | < 0.000023A @ 0A < 0.000038A @ 1A < 0.000190A @ 2A < 0.000262A @ 3A |
| Photometric Drift (340 nm, 2 nm SBW, stable ambient temperature, 1 hour warm-up) | 0.00013A/hr |
| Photometric Linearity | < 0.2% @ 3 Abs |
| Baseline Flatness (corrected at all wavelengths) | < 0.00059A |
