The Macylab UV-1500 is an automatic ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer operating in the 190nm to 1100nm wavelength range with a 2nm spectral bandwidth. Controlled by a single-chip microcomputer, it features a 128×64 dots LCD screen to display measurement data and standard curves directly on the instrument.
Equipped with an imported deuterium lamp and a tungsten halogen lamp, the instrument supports automatic wavelength adjustment and automatic filter changing. It is designed to meet flexible measurement requirements across diverse scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, environmental monitoring, metallurgy, and materials science.
Key Features
Automated Optical Adjustments: Features automatic wavelength adjustment, automatic filter changing, and automatic zero/100% transmission adjustments to support operational repeatability and reduce manual errors.
Digital Data Display & Storage: Equipped with a 128×64 dots LCD screen that displays multiple sets of data. The internal memory space allows for the storage of multiple data sets and established standard curves, including power-off saving of curve parameters.
Quantitative Measurement: Allows the establishment of standard curves by testing up to ten standard samples. Users can also directly input K and B factors or corresponding standard concentration values to establish curves for quantitative testing.
Comprehensive Testing Functions: Supports wavelength scanning (full-band or segmented), kinetic tests for timely detection of absorbance changes, quantitative measurements, multi-wavelength testing, and specific DNA/protein analysis.
Data Export & PC Control: Includes a general-purpose parallel printer port to print title bars, measurement data, curve parameters, and standard sample points. It is also equipped with a USB interface to connect with a PC for more flexible software control and data processing.
Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Wavelength Range
190～1100nm
Band Width
2nm
Wavelength Accuracy
±0.5nm
Wavelength Repeatability
≤0.1nm
Photometric Accuracy
±0.3% τ
Photometric Repeatability
0.15% τ
Stray Light
≤0.04% τ (220nm NaI, 340nm NaNO2)
Stability
0.001A/h@500nm
Photometric Mode
T, A, C, E
Wavelength Setting
Automatic
Photometric Display Range
-0.3～3A
Display Mode
LCD Screen (128*64 Dots)
Detector
Imported Silicon Photodiode
Light Source
Imported Deuterium Lamp & Tungsten Halogen Lamp
Sample Pool
Accommodates 5mm ~ 100mm cuvettes
Power Requirement
AC 220V/50Hz or 110V/60Hz
Power Consumption
120W
Dimensions (W×D×H)
470 × 330 × 200 mm
Weight
11 Kg
Standard Configuration
Applications
The UV-1500 supports photometric and quantitative analysis across various fields:
Environmental Monitoring: Analyzing water quality, chemical oxygen demand, and pollutants utilizing quantitative measurement modes.
Biological & Medical Sciences: Performing DNA and protein concentration analysis using the instrument’s dedicated test formulas.
Materials Science & Metallurgy: Testing the composition and concentration of chemical solutions and metallurgical extracts.
General Chemistry: Providing foundational photometric data, kinetic testing, and standard curve analysis for academic research and industrial laboratories.
Who is it for?
Academic Institutions: University chemistry and biology laboratories requiring an automated UV-Vis instrument for teaching and routine research applications.
Industrial Testing Facilities: Environmental and metallurgical testing labs needing an instrument capable of multi-wavelength testing and precise kinetics.
Quality Control Departments: Chemical and pharmaceutical QC labs seeking an instrument with automated wavelength features and a 2nm bandwidth for standard compliance testing.
Why choose it?
High-Resolution Bandwidth: The 2nm spectral bandwidth provides improved optical resolution over standard 4nm entry models, meeting stricter analytical testing requirements.
Operational Automation: The combination of automatic wavelength setting, auto filter changing, and auto-zeroing streamlines the testing workflow and limits manual adjustment discrepancies.
Certified Qualifications: The instrument complies with major international product qualifications and safety standards, holding certifications including the European CE mark, North American ETL, FCC, RoHS, China CQC, and 3C.
Software features
DNA Protein
Kinetics
Multi Wavelength
Quantitive
WL Scan
Packaging, Installation & Operation
Packaging & Shipping
After unpacking the instrument, compare the contents with the packing list and check that all items are present and undamaged.
Installation & Setup
Place the spectrophotometer in a suitable location away from direct sunlight, dust, corrosive gases, and strong vibrations. For stable operation, keep it away from strong magnetic or electrical fields and electrical devices that may generate high-frequency fields.
Keep the area around and underneath the instrument clear to allow adequate airflow.
Use the appropriate power cord and connect the instrument to a grounded outlet.
Initial Operation
Turn on the spectrophotometer and allow it to warm up for the recommended time before taking measurements. Follow the instrument’s operating instructions to complete any required system initialization, calibration, or wavelength verification before measurement.
Exhibition
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Yes. The system supports full-band spectrum scanning from 190nm to 1100nm, as well as segmented scanning, to monitor absorbance changes across selected wavelengths.
Yes. The UV-1500 features specific test formulas designed for evaluating nucleic acid purity and performing DNA and protein concentration analysis.
Yes. The UV-1500 features a large memory space that stores multiple sets of data and standard curves, and it includes a power-off save function to retain your curve parameters.
The large sample pool is designed to accommodate standard cuvettes ranging from 5mm to 100mm in path length.
After powering on and allowing a 15-minute warm-up, it is recommended to perform a system calibration by searching the 656.1nm wavelength to align the system with the deuterium lamp emission line.
