Implen OD600®
Quick Start Guide
OD600 Nano Photo Meter
The Implen OD600®
The Implen OD600® is a user-friendly device for measuring sample optical density at ~600 nm, ideal for various applications including cell growth rates and McFarland turbidity measurements.
For detailed information, refer to the User Manual which you can access via the QR-code or be found at: https://www.implen.de/downloads/
Overview
| A Sample holder B Power Switch C Wi-Fi® & Battery Status D Glove-Compatible Touchscreen E Settings F McFarland App |
G OD600 App H USB A Port I Ambient light J Ethernet K USB C Port |
Instructions:
- Connect the device to power.
- Turn on the device (press Power Button).
- Select a method (OD600 or McFarland).
- Place reference (blank) or sample into sample compartment.
- Ensure correct alignment of cuvettes as indicated by device arrows. Optical height is 8.5 mm.
- Press blank/sample button.
- Sample’s OD is shown in absorbance units (Abs) or McFarland units (MFU).
- Default McFarland tube type is 16 mm with preprogrammed standard curve; no new calibration needed. Further details about McFarland Standard Curve calibration can be found in the manual.
- Export your data using the Sample-List function.
Compatible Sample Containers
| Container Type | Path Length | Minimum Volume | Virtual Dilution | Adapter |
| DiluCell™ 10 | 0.9 mm | 300 μl | 1:11 | – |
| Macro Cuvette | 10 mm | 1 ml | – | – |
| Semi-micro Cuvette | 10 mm | 0.5 ml | – | – |
| 10 mm Tubes | N/A* | 0.9 ml | – | – |
| 12 mm Tubes | N/A* | 1.1 ml | – | – |
| 16 mm Tubes | N/A* | 2.2 ml | – | – |
| 18 mm Tubes | N/A* | 2.2 ml | – | – |
*Depends on tube being used.
DiluCell™ 10
Automatic sample dilution of factor 10
Documents / Resources
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IMPLEN OD600 Nano Photo Meter [pdf] User Guide OD600, OD600 Nano Photo Meter, OD600, Nano Photo Meter, Photo Meter, Meter |