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qX2/ABSKIT

Air-cooled, Peltier-controlled cuvette holder with fiber optic connects and collimating lenses
Product Overview

The qX2/ABSKIT is a temperature-controlled cuvette holder fitted with collimating lenses and SMA 905 fiber optic connectors for remote measurements of absorption spectroscopy. Since no circulating water is required for the Peltier unit, the qX2/ABSKIT is ideal for use in environmental chambers and gloveboxes. The cuvette holder is mounted on a post and simple base. Use the qX2/std to set and maintain precise sample temperatures and stir at a steady reproducible rate, while bathing the cuvette in a controlled gaseous environment. The qX2/ABSKIT provides normal operation from 0 °C to 110 °C. Purchase the low temperature option, consisting of a windowed vest and capability for liquid cooling, and operate the qX2/std from 0 °C down to -35 °C. Purchase the extended temperature option to extend operation above 110 °C to 150 °C. Control the qX2/std, using the TC 1B Temperature Controller included in the purchase price. For additional control and temperature monitoring, use Quantum Northwest’s computer control software, T-App, available for purchase.

Product Features

Rapid, precise Peltier temperature control
Precise stepper-motor-driven magnetic stirring
Dry gas purge for work at low temperature
Lid to improve temperature stability
Threaded inserts to mount windows or filters
Optical slit holders to control illuminated volume
Cuvette lifter for removal of cuvette
Probe input for sample temperature
Base and post for mounting on optical breadboard
NIST-traceable temperature calibration

  • Technical Specifications
    Number of cuvettes controlled
    1
    Typical use
    Absorbance
    Standard cuvette size (outside)
    12.5 mm x 12.5 mm
    Optical ports per cuvette
    2
    Optical port dimensions
    12 mm high x 10 mm wide
    Cuvette z-height
    15 mm
    Windowed vest available
    yes
    Factory set temperature range
    -40 °C to +110 °C
    Temperature range easily achievable
    -5 °C to +110 °C
    Range with low temperature option
    -35 °C to +110 °C
    Range with extended temperature option
    -35 °C to +150 °C
    Temperature precision
    ±0.02 °C
    Thermistor probes accepted
    Probe/QNW3
    Magnetic stirring motor type
    Stepper
    Magnetic stirring speed range
    1-2500 rpm
    Default stirring speed
    1200 rpm
    Stirring speed best performance
    60-1800 rpm
  • Basic Package

    qX2 – Temperature-controlled cuvette holder
    TC 1B – Temperature Controller
    Post and baseplate to mount on optical breadboard
    Pair of QCL-UV collimating lenses with SMA 905 connectors
    NIST-traceable calibration and performance data
    Magnetic stir bar, tubing for dry gas and cables

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