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Nucleic Acids and Proteins Analyzers
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometers

Protein Sequencer Spectrophotometer for Life Science
PPSQ-51A/53A BioSpec-nano Chromatography Systems

PPSQ-53A Gradient System Mass Spectrometry Systems
The PPSQ is an instrument for determining the amino acid sequences of Capable of performing quantitation and purity checking of nucleic acids,
proteins and peptides, which combines an Edman reaction section with quantitation of proteins, and photometric measurements. Simply drop 1 to 2 µL of
a high performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC). the sample onto the measurement window and press the instrument's Start button
There are 2 types: the PPSQ-51A, which is equipped with one reactor, (or click the Start Measurement button in the software window), and all steps in Life Science Lab Systems
and the PPSQ-53A, which is equipped with three reactors. On the PPSQ- the process, from setting the optical path length, measurement, up until the task
53A, the continuous analysis of the amino acid sequences of multiple of wiping off the sample from the measurement window, are all carried out
samples can be performed one after another. automatically. Troublesome work of moving arm up and down and wiping the
In the Edman reaction section, amino acids are cleaved in order from sample from the measurement window now unnecessary. Moreover, when using
the N-terminal of a protein by repeatedly performing Edman the specialized software, all it takes to perform a measurement, output a report,
degradation, and are derivatized. As a result, stable PTH-amino acids are export data, or carry out other common tasks is to click buttons on the toolbar.
produced. The PTH-amino acids are injected online into the HPLC, and Optical path length 0.2 mm, 0.7 mm (switched manually)
analysis is performed. The HPLC data is saved on the PC, and data Sample volume Optical path length 0.2 mm: 1 µL or more, Spectroscopy Systems
processing software is used to process the chromatograms. Then, amino Wavelength range Optical path length 0.7 mm: 2 µL or more
220 to 800 nm
acid sequence estimation software is used to identify the amino acids Wavelength accuracy ±1 nm
and estimate the sequences. Brochure No. C101-E112
Brochure No. C297-E109
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
UV-1280 UV-1900i Systems X-ray and Surface Analysis

In addition to spectral measurements and quantitative analyses, The UV-1900i is a double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer using Measurement Systems Environmental
photometrics, DNA/protein quantitation, and high-level multi- Shimadzu's original Lo-Ray-Ligh diffraction grating technology. Low
component quantitation can also be performed. This means that it is stray light levels and high reproducibility (photometric repeatability)
fully equipped with all of the measurement functions required of a ensure quantitative analysis can be performed accurately for either low Systems Non-Destructive Inspection Material Testing and
UV-VIS spectrophotometer, thus making it an "All-in-One UV" or high concentrations. In addition to high performance, it also offers
instrument. By configuring the D 2 /WI lamp with a monitor double beam ultra-fast scanning for acquiring highly accurate spectra in just a few
system, more than sufficient stability can be obtained despite its small seconds. It also supports network connectivity. It is possible to check the
size. Equipped as standard with instrument validation, which facilitates acquired data even from a room with no equipment installed.
maintenance inspections for the instrument. (Additional expansion memory required). In addition to stand-alone
Wavelength range 190 to 1,100 nm operation using a color touch panel, PC control using LabSolutions
Spectral bandwidth 5 nm UV-Vis software is also possible.
Stray light 0.05 % max. Measurement wavelength range 190 to 1,100 nm Measurement Systems Physical Properties
Photometric, spectrum, quantitation, kinetics, time scan, Spectral bandwidth 1 nm
Installed software multi-component quantitation, DNA/protein quantitation,
instrument validation Wavelength scanning speed 29,000 nm/min maximum speed
Brochure No. C101-E130 Stray light Less than 0.02% (220 nm, Nal and 340 nm, NaNO 2)
Brochure No. C101-E168
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