Technology Comparison

DiluPhotometer™ vs. Implen OD600® – Key Differences and Improvements

Technical Specs

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Implen Diluphotometer™

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Implen OD600®

Main Applications Optical density at 600 nm (OD600) Optical density at 600 nm (OD600) & Turbidity standards (McFarland)
Photometric Accuracy < ±0.05 @ 1A ±0.01 @ 1A   ±0.1 @ 0-8 McF
Photometric Range –0.3 – 1.99 A 0 – 4 A
Photometric Repeatability < ±0.02 @ 1 A ±0.002 @ 1A ±0.05 @ 0 – 8 MFU
Spectral Bandwidth 40 nm 18 nm
Optical Height 8.5 mm 8.5 mm
Operation LCD Display 6 Buttons 3.5″ glove-compatible touchscreen – easy and quick to clean
Languages English English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, German
Compatible Vessel Types 10 mm macro- and semi-micro cuvettes 14, 16 mm round tubes DiluCell™ 10 10 mm macro- and semi-micro cuvettes 10, 12, 16, 18 mm tubes DiluCell™ 10 No adapter needed
Onboard Memory 99 readings 4 GB internal storage – > 500,000 measurements
Data Export Via Software Tool; Formats: Excel USB 2.0 A – Flash Drive; Formats: Excel and .csv (for LIMS: JSON)
Connectivity RS232 LIMS integration via WiFi or Ethernet/Lan
Internal Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Dimensions 180 x 150 x 60 mm 140 x 110 x 70 mm
Weight 0.6 kg 0.6 kg
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