High-Sensitivity Measurements with the FL 8500 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer

The FL 8500 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer from PerkinElmer features excellent precision for right first-time results even on diluted or small sample amounts. The system has a rapid scanning capability to increase sample throughput and maximize the productivity of users.

The analysis types include industrial tracing and manufacturing R&D, materials characterization, analysis of LED, solar cells, agricultural and environmental characterizationand organic electroluminescent materials.

Overview

The FL 8500 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer features a continuous wave excitation source for high sensitivity measurements at scan speeds ranging up to 60,000 nm/minute.

Features and Benefits

High-speed scan of up to 60,000 nm/minute

Consists of a broad excitation and emission wavelength range of up to 900 nm

Delivers excellent wavelength accuracy and reproducibility for right-first-time results

The system has a combination of sensitive and high-performance R928 PMT detector with PerkinElmer optics guaranteeing improved performance throughout the spectrum

Provides high resolution ranging up to 1.0 nm

Flexible: 26 plug-and-play auto-recognized accessories allow users to examine an extensive range of sample types and conditions

User-friendly and enables the laboratories of users to produce precise and reliable fluorescence data, irrespective of the experience level of the operator through intuitive Spectrum FL software designed around the users’ workflow

Up to 2000 hour long-life, Xenon-Arc (150 W) light source has been provided, which can be used to replace the pre-aligned bulb without the help of a service engineer, thus saving time and money

The various preset methods enable users to easily switch between a range of method types

The system contains four collection modes providing users with multiple benefits such as phosphorescence, fluorescence, chemi/bio-luminescenceand time-resolved phosphorescence measurements

Easy and simple Radian, a proprietary instrument of PerkinElmer available for remote monitoring system

Availability of compact footprint to free up valuable bench space (occupies only around 66 cm (26″) of bench space

Perfectly suited material characterization, agriculture and environmental analysis, industrial tracing and manufacturing R&D, and analysis LEDs, solar cellsand organic electroluminescent materials

Specifications

Source: PerkinElmer Food Safety and Quality