The Octave™ 4X UV/VIS Detector
Description
The Octave 4X UV/VIS Detector is engineered for seamless integration with Semba’s Octave Chromatography System. This versatile instrument provides simultaneous detection at up to four different wavelengths ranging from 190 nm to 840 nm in a single channel. The diode array design enables reliable, reproducible performance and minimal noise levels. Dual deuterium and halogen light sources provide sensitive detection over the wide range of wavelengths, and a built-in counter monitors work hours for both lamps.
The detector is controlled by the SembaView™ software application, which can display the output of two Octave 4X UV/VIS Detectors for simultaneous monitoring of two outlet streams (e.g. Extract and Raffinate). Several flow cells are available ranging in application from analytical (up to 50 ml/min, 5 mm path length) to preparative (up to 500 ml/min, 0.3 or 2.4 mm path length). The cell is easy to replace from the side of the detector.
Technical Specifications |
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| Wavelength range | 190–840 nm | |
| Typical spectral half-width | 10 nm | |
| Accuracy of adjustment | ± 1 nm | |
| Reproducibility | ± 0.5 nm | |
| Light source | Deuterium discharge lamp and halogen lamp |
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| Noise level at test cell (254 nm, TC 0.75 s) | ± 5 x 10-5 AU | |
| Drift at test cell (254 nm after 1 h) | 1 x 10-3 AU/h | |
| Materials in contact with mobile phase | PTFE; fused silica, PEEK or stainless steel | |
| Time constant (T90) | 0.5 s; 0.75 s; 1 s or 2 s (T63 0.3s; 0.4s; 0.6s; 1s) |
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| Output for integrator | 1 V/AU | |
| Interface | RS232 | |
| Power supply | 100–240 V 50/60 Hz 110VA | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.3" x 6.7" x 16.4" (135 x 170 x 418 mm) | |
| Weight | 13.2 lb (6.0 kg) |
Analytical and Preparative Flow Cells
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Preparative Flow Cell
Analytical Flow Cell
Volume/optical path
45 μl/0.3 mm or 70 μl/2.4 mm
10 μl/5 mm
Cell connection
tubing with OD = 1/8",
¼ 28 flat bottom
tubing with OD = 1/16",
10-32 coned
Maximal flow rate
500 ml/min
50 ml/min
Material
PEEK or Stainless Steel
PEEK
Analytical and Preparative Flow Cells |
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Preparative Flow Cell |
Analytical Flow Cell |
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Volume/optical path |
45 μl/0.3 mm or 70 μl/2.4 mm |
10 μl/5 mm |
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Cell connection |
tubing with OD = 1/8", |
tubing with OD = 1/16", |
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Maximal flow rate |
500 ml/min |
50 ml/min |
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Material |
PEEK or Stainless Steel |
PEEK |
| Product Literature | |
| Octave™ 4X UV/VIS Detector Brochure | |

