The Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer is an easy and accurate instrument ideal for measuring the absorbance spectra of various chemical and biochemical compounds. An optical fiber accessory can be attached to the spectrophotometer for emission spectrum experiments. It has a USB interface allowing it to plug directly into your computer or LabQuest for data collection.
Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Examining the absorbance spectrum of potassium dichromate using the Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer and Logger Pro
Hydrogen emission spectrum
Kinetic trace at 340 nm of malate dehydrogenase (MDH) enzymatic activity
Performing a 260/280 Ratio on Purified DNA as described in our Nucleic Acid Quantitation Experiment
Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
This product has been replaced by Go Direct® UV-VIS Spectrophotometer.
The Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer is a portable ultraviolet and visible light spectrophotometer for measuring the absorbance spectra of various chemical and biochemical compounds.
Specifications
<strong>Note:</strong> This spectrometer cannot be used with Spectral Analysis.
- Dimensions: 18.5 cm × 17.0 cm × 7.0 cm
- Power Supply: AC adapter (included)
- Power Consumption: 3 A start-up, 500 mA continuous
- Light Source: deuterium (UV) and incandescent (VIS)
- Detector: Linear CCD
- Wavelength Range: 220–850 nm
- Wavelength Reporting Interval: ~ 1 nm
- Optical Resolution: 3.0 nm (as determined with 486 nm hydrogen emission spectral line FWHM)
- Wavelength Accuracy: ± 2.0 nm (as determined with holmium oxide NIST standard)
- Photometric Accuracy: ± 5.0% (as determined with potassium dichromate NIST standards)
- Photometric Range (for best accuracy): 0.1–1.0
- Typical Scan Time: ~ 2 s
- Operating Temperature: 15–35°C
Experiments
College (8 experiments)
Free Experiment Downloads
Preview and/or edit the spectroscopy experiments for your curriculum by downloading the experiments below. The Student download includes objectives, materials, procedures, and analysis. The Instructor download includes notes, sample results and graphs, and answers.
| EXPERIMENT | DOWNLOAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Assay | Student | Instructor |
| 2 | The Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin | Student | Instructor |
| 3 | Nucleic Acid Quantitation | Student | Instructor |
Requirements
Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.
LabQuest
| Interface | LabQuest App |
|---|---|
| LabQuest 3 | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 (discontinued) | Full support |
| LabQuest (discontinued) | Full support |
Computers
| Software | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | Spectral Analysis | Graphical Analysis | Logger Pro |
| No interface required | Full support | Incompatible | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Incompatible | Full support 1 | Incompatible |
| LabQuest 2 (discontinued) | Incompatible | Full support 1 | Incompatible |
Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
Chromebook
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Spectral Analysis | Graphical Analysis |
| No interface required | Full support | Incompatible |
| LabQuest 3 | Incompatible | Full support 1 |
| LabQuest 2 (discontinued) | Incompatible | Full support 1 |
Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
iOS
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis | Graphical Analysis GW |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
| LabQuest 2 (discontinued) | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
Compatibility Notes
- iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis | Graphical Analysis GW |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
| LabQuest 2 (discontinued) | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
Compatibility Notes
- iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
What's Included
- Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
- AC power supply
- Two Starna quartz cuvettes
- USB cable
- User manual
Accessories
Support
Resources
Warranty
5-year limited warranty (1 year on lamp, none on consumables)
See our warranty policy
Replacement Parts
Contact Us
- Recommended: Online Support
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Toll-free: 1-888-837-6437
Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.