IMPLEN OD600 Determination of Cell Density

Product Specifications

• Power Switch : Compatible with gloves
• Wifi & Battery Status
• Touch-screen
• Settings available
• USB A Port and USB C Port
• Ethernet connectivity

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect the device to power.
2. Turn on the device by pressing the Power Button.
3. Select a method (OD600 or McFarland).
4. Place the reference (blank) or sample into the sample compartment.
5. Ensure correct alignment of cuvettes as indicated by device arrows. The optical height is 8.5 mm.
6. Press the blank/sample button.
7. The sample’s OD is shown in absorbance units (Abs) or McFarland units (MFU).
8. The default McFarland tube type is 16 mm with a preprogrammed standard curve; no new calibration needed.
9. For detailed information on McFarland Standard Curve calibration, refer to the manual.
10. Export your data using the Sample-List function.

Quick Start Guide

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.

Overview

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A

| Sample holder

B

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Power Switch

C

| Wifi & Battery Status

D

| Glove-Compat- ible Touch- screen

E

| Settings

F

| McFarland App

G

| OD600 App

H

| USB A Port

I

| Ambient light

J

| Ethernet

K

| USB C Port

Instructions

1. Connect the device to power.
2. Turn on the device (press Power Button).
3. Select a method (OD600 or McFarland).
4. Place reference (blank) or sample into sample compartment.
5. Ensure correct alignment of cuvettes as indicated by device arrows. The optical height is 8.5 mm.
6. Press the blank/sample button.
7. The sample’s OD is shown in absorbance units (Abs) or McFarland units (MFU).
8. The Default McFarland tube type is 16 mm with a preprogrammed standard curve; no new calibration is needed. Further details about McFarland Standard Curve calibration can be found in the manual.
9. Export your data using the Sample List function.

Compatible Sample Containers

Container Type| Path Length| Minimum Volume| Virtual Dilution| Adapter
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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.

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/

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I calibrate the McFarland Standard Curve?
A: Detailed instructions for McFarland Standard Curve calibration can be found in the user manual.

Q: What are the compatible sample containers for the product?
A: The compatible sample containers include DiluCellTM with various path lengths and cuvette sizes. Please refer to the specifications for more details.

Q: Where can I find the user manual for more information?
A: You can access the user manual via the provided QR code or through this link: User Manual Download

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