New Spectrophotometer Features Touch Screen

Sept. 1, 2000
Hach's new Odysseytrademark DR/2500 Laboratory Spectrophotometer works with the company's reagent systems to provide users with an analyte readout of constituents in water samples.
Odyssey DR/2500 Laboratory Spectrophotometer
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Hach's new Odysseytrademark DR/2500 Laboratory Spectrophotometer works with the company's reagent systems to provide users with an analyte readout of constituents in water samples. Replacing the DR/2010 Series Spectrophotometer, the Odyssey features a touch screen interface, a built-in pH meter, and an automatic wavelength selection function. It also offers better sample cell management, improved optics, and includes all new Hach calibrations.

The new spectrophotometer's touch screen is chemically resistant and coupled with an audible feedback feature. The unit's "concentric optics" are based on systems similar to those found in digital cameras.

"Customers who tested early versions of the touch screen found it easy to operate and even fun," said Julie Juvan, Odyssey product manager.

Improvements in sample cell management include a newly patented round cell holder which centers the cells, allowing different sizes of sample vials to be used without cell adapters. Optional square adapters also are available. The management system helps to reduce reading errors caused by changes in cell placement.

The Odyssey is equipped with a built-in pH meter that works as two instruments in one. The meter uses an optional probe system that can be set up in a sample as chemistries are run or used to read the pH on a sample directly.

The instrument's automatic wavelength feature was designed to eliminate manual adjustments and human error. The software selects the wavelengths automatically. Wavelength accuracy measures +/- 1 nanometer, with a range of 360 to 900 nanometers.

The Odyssey can be used worldwide with optional language software (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Japanese) and power adapters. Other optional accessories include the sensION pH probe and DR/Check Absorbance Standards.

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