GBC Cintra Series UV-Vis Spectrometers
GBC Cintra Series UV-Vis Spectrometers
GBC’s growth has been fuelled The company’s head office is Now more than 25 years after its
by its extensive expertise, based in Melbourne and proudly inception, GBC is renowned as
innovative thinking and an Australian. The GBC network both progressive and successful.
obsession for quality and spans all sectors of the globe.
reliability. GBC now produces
the widest range of quality
analytical instrumentation.
You’ll be enlightened
by Cintra’s
outstanding
optical specifcations
3
Cintra is State-Of-The-Art in UV-Visible Spectrometry
GBC’s third generation of Cintra 202 for flexibility and Cintra 404 for the most
high performance UV-Vis power demanding applications
Spectrometers demonstrate
The Cintra 202 will challenge many The Cintra 404 is a true double
improved specifications higher priced UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR beam, double monochromator
The new Cintra Series consists of the instruments with its wavelength range spectrometer which offers the ultimate
Cintra 101, 202, 303 and 404 all of 190 to 1200 nm and very low stray in resolution and sensitivity. Using a
with improved optical specifications. light and noise specifications. This variable slit width from 0.1 to 2.0nm,
High performance features of the true double beam spectrometer will and dual Littrow monochromators in a
Cintra Series include: suit routine lab work or more Czerny Turner arrangement to achieve
advanced applications reaching into the highest resolution with extrememly
- True Double Beam optics for the NIR regions. With a full range of low stray light and photometric
excellent long term stability, accessories available including linearity of better than 1.2% at 5 Abs.
guaranteeing accurate precise results. samples changers, auto samplers, The wide dynamic range and excellent
peltier or water thermostattable other optical specifications make the
- Innovative optical design which temperature control, reflectance Cintra 404 the best performing UV
ensures uncompromised results, even spheres capable of measurement up instrument in its price range allowing
from μL volumes. to 1150nm. The Cintra 202 provides for the most demandng applications.
maximum flexibility and power for all
-Satisfies all the performance criteria
applications.
of a range of regulatory bodies.
These tests for IQ/OQ, Cintra 303 for specialised and
pharmacopoeias and other
performance criteria may be easily
research applications
performed by the use of the Cintral The Cintra 303 is a research grade
Softwares automatic System Validation spectrometer with enhanced sensitivity
Module. in the UV range. It has a variable slit
width for best sensitivity and
- Many software applications are
resolution, with improved stray light,
available including General, Quantify,
noise and drift specifications. The
System Validation, Colour Analysis,
Cintra 303 accepts the full range of
Kinetics/Time Studies and DNA Melt.
GBC UV-Vis accessories for it’s
wavelength range of 190 to 900nm
making it the perfect instrument for
Cintra 101 the economical specialised and research applications.
choice
The Cintra 101 is a budget priced
entry level instrument. It is a true-
double beam spectrometer with low
stray light and noise specifications.
The Cintra 101 and Windows XP
based Cintral software is capable of
wavelength scanning, time scanning,
fixed wavelength measurement and
has a Quantify application and an
Instrument Validation application.
4
Optical systems you can rely on
Reliability
5
Outstanding wavelengths
6
Expand the photometric range with the Cintra 404
High Linearity
7
Easy access for sampling accessories
Versatility
8
New Cintral Software
The new GBC UV-Vis software, the - Data export to text format for
Windows XP based Cintral Work importing to Excel or other data
Station software represents the latest analysis packages or .xml format
in modular design and ease of use.
- Auto recognition of accesories when
Among the many features available, connected
applications such as Quantify, and
Colour are also included as part of - Control of automatic cell changers -
the standard package. Cintral’s state 6 x 1, 6 x 6, 7 x 7
of the art design platform offers the
user both ease of use and the power - Control of Sipper and auto samplers
of a fully customisable user interface,
intuitive booklet format method, and - SDS-270 and FS 3000
many other features such as:
- General Application
- Quantify Application
-Colour Application
- Time scanning
Powerful SoftwareThe
9
Real Applications
The outstanding optical specifications Cintra 202 and DRS 1150 This application has been successfully
of the Cintra series allows applications used in various military institutions to
which would not be normally Military reflectance application assist the reasearch and development
available on such low cost of Battle Dress Uniforms, military
in the near infra red
instruments. paints and other military items to be
invisible to night vision devices and
The Cintra 202 with the extended
Here are some examples for you: infra red lasers.
range DRS 1150 allows reflectance
analysis from the visual region all the
Cintra 202 - 0.2 ppb way up to 1,150 nm. Measurements
phosphorus detection limit in the region 800nm to 1150nm are
of particular interest for military
The extended wavelength range of the imaging applications where it is
Cintra 202 allows more light in the desirable to know the relflectance due
important 650 to 1025 nm range. to natural light sources and infra-red The scans show various military
The red scan is the raw light from a lasers. materials and their reflectivity
Cintra 202 and the blue scan is the from 375 to 1125nm.
raw light from a PMT detector.
10
Smart software features
Many Applications
11
System Validation Application (SVA)
The System Validation Application (SVA) Test suites available in SVA Each of these test suites
allows the user to test the Cintra to are: contain some or all of the
ensure that it meets any criteria set by
Pharmacopoeia, GMP or GBC’s final
following tests:
- US Pharmacopeia
test criteria for IQ/OQ and - European Pharmacopeia
performance verification. This wizard - Wavelength Accuracy
- British Pharmacopoeia - Wavelength Repeatability
style application guides the user through - French Pharmacopeia
each step of the test. Once the test is - Resolution
- German Pharmacopeia - Stray Light
completed a report is generated which - Australian GMP Tests
clearly shows test results and pass/fail - Photometric Accuracy
- GBC Final tests for service and - Photometric Repeatability
criteria. IQ/OQ use - Baseline Flatness
- Photometric Linearity
- Noise at 0,1,2,3 and 4 Abs
12
Life science applications made easy
Simplified Setup
13
Accessories
14
Thermostattable cell holders for
temperature-sensitive analyses
Water-thermostatted cell holders are
available in single cell or sample
changer (linear or carousel)
configurations. When connected to a
constant-temperature circulating water
bath, these cell holders ensure
constant temperature.
Increased Productivity
15
Accessory Specifications
Auto Sippers Peltier Effect Thermocell*
Standard four-roller peristaltic pump As per standard auto sipper but includes
based system with quick release built-in 1x1 Peltier effect thermocell for
tubing. Connects directly to the precise control of temperature. Suitable for
instrument’s inbuilt accessory port in use with 10 mm cells. Peltier effect
the sample compartment. Controlled thermocell is controlled by software with
by software with control of flow speed, control of temperature, ramp rate and
timing and direction. Flow through or temperature stability. Steady state and
sample return modes. Can be used in temperature ramp modes. Optional
conjunction with an autosampler for sample immersion probes for monitoring
high speed unattended analysis. Pump sample temperature. Peltier element is air
speed: 0–16 rpm. Fill/empty time: cooled. Temperature range: 5 –100 °C.
1–150 s. Pump direction: forward and Heating/cooling rates: 0.1–10 °C/minute.
reverse. Provided with standard 1x1 Temperature control accuracy: ± 0.5°C.
cell holder for use with 10 mm cells. Temperature control precision: ± 0.5 °C .
Compatible with: 1x1 cylindrical cell Temperature stability: User selectable in the
holder, 1x1 micro cell holder, 1x1 range 0.1–5 °C. Note that the achievable
variable path length cell holder. Flow lower temperature limit depends upon the
cell must be ordered separately. ambient temperature.
Temperature Control
16
Reflectance Spheres* 6x1 CELL HOLDERS SDS-270 Sample Delivery
System*
The reflectance spheres are a barium 6x1 standard cell holder suitable for use
sulfate coated, integrating sphere, with with 10 mm cells. Minimum path width 4 X-Y-Z autosampler with capacity for up to
light detection by a built-in photo mm. 270 samples and ten standards with
multiplier tube for the standard sphere, continuous flow rinse position via built-in
or a silicon photodiode for the diaphragm pump. Supplied with three
DRS1150. The accessory is fitted with 6x1 variable path length cell holder 60 position sample racks to hold 180
10 mm cell holders and solid sample suitable for use with 5, 10, 20 ,30, 40, samples. PTFE-coated inert sample
holders for both sample and reference 50 and 100 mm pathlength cells. probe with adjustable height. Controlled
beams. Capable of measuring total Minimum path width 4 mm. by software with control of sipper flow
%transmittance, absorbance and speed, timing and direction, as well
reflectance. Sample incident angle 8°. as rinse time, air slug capability and
6x1 water thermostatted cell holder for use measurement delay time. Flow through
Supplied with a pair of Spectralon
with 10 mm cells. Minimum path width or sample return modes. Requires auto-
reference disks. Connects directly to the
4 mm. Control of sample and reference sipper for operation. Connects to serial
instrument’s built-in accessory ports in
temperatures. Requires constant port of computer. Optional racks for 21,
the sample compartment.
temperature water recirculator for 24, 40, 60 or 90 samples.
Sphere diameter: 63 mm. Port/sphere temperature control.
area ratio: 8%. Power Requirements: 100-260 V AC,
47-440 Hz, 30 VA.
Total Integrating Sphere: Wavelength 6x1 Peltier effect thermocell for use with Dimensions: 405 x 375 mm.
range: 200–800 nm. Detector: R446 10 mm cells. Minimum path width 4
side-on photo multiplier tube. Corrected mm. Computer control of sample and
baseline 200–800 nm: 0.002 A. reference temperatures. Requires external
Photometric noise at 500 nm (0 Abs): water supply for heat transfer.
<0.0005 A RMS.
DRS1150: (For use with Cintra 202
only) Wavelength range: 450-1150nm. Dual carousel sample
Detector: silicon photodiode. changers -
Corrected baseline 450-1150nm:
0.006 Abs. Photometric noise at 7x7 and 6x6*
900nm (0 Abs): <0.0005 A RMS
The dual carousel sample changer
comprises automated twin carousels,
Linear movement module* capable of holding 7 (6)
Linear movement based sample changer sample/reference pairs or up to 12 (10)
for controlled movement of up to six samples and 2 reference cells in true
double beam mode. Connects directly to
samples within the sample compartment.
the instrument’s built-in accessory port in
Connects directly to the instrument’s
the sample compartment. Standard and
built-in accessory port in the sample water thermostattable versions are
compartment. May be fitted with standard, available for the 7x7 dual carousel
variable path length, water-thermostattable sample changer. Peltier effect thermocell
and Peltier-effect thermocell 6x1 cell version is available for the 6x6 dual
holders. Six sample beam cells. One carousel sample changer. Suitable for use
reference beam cell. 6x1 cell holder with 10 mm cells. Minimum path width 4mm.
must be ordered separately. Seven (six) Sample beam cells. Seven (six)
Reference beam cells. Operation modes
7x7 (6x6 Peltier) or 12x2 (10x2 Peltier).
Easy Automation
17
GBC Cintra 101, Cintra 202, Cintra 303 and Cintra 404 Ordering GBC Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd
A.C.N. 005 472 686
Information GBC reserves the right to change
UV-Vis Spectrometers specifications without prior notice
Cintra 101 with cintral software 99-0553-01
Cintra 101 with cintral software and data acquisition system 99-0553-02 GBC publication number
Cintra 202 with spectral software 99-0554-01 01-0830-05
Cintra 202 with cintral software 99-0554-81 Dec 2005
Cintra 303 with spectral software 99-0555-01
Cintra 303 with cintral software 99-0555-81 GBC SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
Cintra 404 with spectral software 99-0556-01
Manufacturer of world-class
Cintra 404 with cintral software 99-0556-81
scientific instruments and
Each Cintra UV/Visible spectrometer is supplied complete with a standard dual
accessories—
10 mm pathlength cell holder, Operation Manual and software.
AAS, HPLC, ICP-OES,
1x1 Cell Holders ICP-TOFMS, Rheometry, UV-Vis
1x1 cylindrical cell holder 99-0175-00 and XRD
1x1 micro-cell holder 99-0176-00
1x1 water-thermostattable cell holder 99-0190-00 12 Monterey Road
1x1 Peltier-controlled thermo-electric cell holder 99-0191-11 Dandenong, Victoria 3175
1x1 variable pathlength cell holder (up to 100 mm) 99-0177-00 Australia
1x1 slide/solid sample holder 99-0222-00 Telephone: +61 3 9213 3666
Sample Changers Fax: +61 3 9213 3677
Email: gbc@[Link]
7x7 dual carousel 99-0178-00
Internet: [Link]
7x7 water-thermostattable dual carousel 99-0179-00
6x6 Peltier-controlled thermo-electric dual carousel 99-0343-11
Linear movement module (without cell holders) 99-0181-00 All trade-marks and trade-names
Accessories for linear movement module: are the property of their
6x1 cell holder 99-0183-00 respective owners.
6x1 water-thermostattable cell holder 99-0184-00
6x1 Peltier-controlled thermo-electric cell holder 99-0185-11
6x1 variable path length cell holder (up to 100 mm) 99-0208-00
Auto-sipper 99-0189-00
Auto-sipper with water-thermostattable cell holder 99-0214-00
Auto-sipper with Peltier-controlled thermo-electric cell-holder 99-0205-11
SDS-270 Sample Delivery System 99-0326-11
Supplied complete with test tubes, teflon coated probe, cables, tubing and
three 60-position sample racks
Other Accessories
Total Integrating Sphere 99-0188-00
DRS1150 Diffuse Reflectance Sphere ( for use with Cintra 202) 99-0521-00
Certified Filter Kit 95-0623-00