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Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One User Manual

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One
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NanoDrop Micro-UV/Vis Spectrophotometers
NanoDrop One
User Guide
269-309102 Revision A May 2017

Table of Contents

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Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range190-850 nm
Sample Volume0.5 - 2 µL
TypeUV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Pathlength1 mm
Light SourceXenon flash lamp
Display7-inch Touchscreen
ConnectivityUSB
Absorbance Accuracy1%
Absorbance Precision± 0.002 A
Absorbance Linearity0 - 300 AU (1 cm equivalent)
Detection Limit2 ng/µL dsDNA
Maximum Concentration15, 000 ng/µL dsDNA
Protein Concentration Range (A280)0.1 mg/mL (BSA)
Measurement Time<5 seconds
Operating Voltage100 - 240 V
SoftwareNanoDrop Software
Operating Temperature15-35°C
Operating Humidity20 - 80 %
Detector2048-element linear silicon CCD array

Summary

About the Spectrophotometer

Instrument Models and Features

Describes the two NanoDrop One models and their key components and differences.

Detection Limits for All Applications

Detection limits for standard applications

Provides lower and upper detection limits and reproducibility for standard sample types.

Measure dsDNA, ssDNA or RNA

Measure dsDNA, ssDNA or RNA

Procedure to quantify purified double-stranded or single-stranded DNA or RNA samples.

Measure Microarray

Measure Microarray Samples

Procedure to quantify nucleic acids labeled with up to two fluorescent dyes for microarray applications.

Measure using a Custom Factor

Measure Nucleic Acid using a Custom Factor

Procedure to quantify DNA or RNA samples using a user-defined extinction coefficient or factor.

Measure Oligo DNA or Oligo RNA

Measure Oligo DNA or Oligo RNA

Procedure to quantify oligonucleotides using user-defined base sequence for molar extinction coefficients.

Measure Protein A280

Measure Protein Concentration at A280

Procedure to quantify proteins based on absorbance at 280 nm, using tryptophan/tyrosine content.

Measure Proteins and Labels

Measure Labeled Protein Samples

Procedure to quantify proteins and fluorescent dyes for labeled protein analysis and conjugation evaluation.

Measure Protein A205

Measure Protein Concentration at A205

Procedure to quantify peptides and proteins based on absorbance at 205 nm, detecting peptide bonds.

Measure Protein Pierce 660

Measure Total Protein Concentration

Procedure for determining total protein concentration using a colorimetric assay with protein binding material.

Measure OD600

Measure OD600

Procedure to monitor microbial cell culture growth rate by measuring optical density at 600 nm.

Measure Custom

Measure using a Custom Method

Procedure to run user-defined measurement methods created using NanoDrop One Viewer software.

Measure UV-Vis

Measure UV-Vis

Procedure for using the instrument as a conventional spectrophotometer, measuring absorbance across UV and visible regions.

Measure Kinetics

Learning Center

Set Up the Instrument

Provides instructions for connecting power, accessories, and setting up connections.

Measure a Micro-Volume Sample

Step-by-step guide for performing micro-volume sample measurements on the instrument.

Measure a Sample Using a Cuvette

Step-by-step guide for performing measurements using the cuvette holder on NanoDrop OneC models.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines daily, periodic, and 6-month maintenance tasks for the instrument.

Maintaining the Pedestals

Procedures for cleaning and reconditioning the instrument pedestals to ensure measurement integrity.

Instrument Diagnostics

Information on running periodic performance and quality checks for instrument verification.

Safety and Operating Precautions

Safety Information

Explains safety symbols and special notices used in the user documentation.

Operating Precautions

Details precautions to avoid damaging the NanoDrop spectrophotometer during use.

Technical Support

For U.S./Canada Support, please contact:

Provides contact information for technical support in the U.S. and Canada.

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