Descriptions
Osmometry is the measurement of the osmotic strength of a solution, which refers to the concentration of solute particles in it. This is typically done using an instrument called an osmometer. Osmometry is widely used in fields like chemistry, biology, and medicine to determine properties such as molecular weight, hydration levels, or the concentration of dissolved substances in samples like blood or urine Our instruments offer the level of automation needed to ensure maximum productivity, so labs can handle any level of patient sample testing in an efficient manner. With increasing levels of staff shortages and continued challenges, this is of utmost importance.
*Please click "Request Form" for complete information regarding Prices and Stock.
Technical Specifications
| Sample type | Serum, plasma, urine |
| Measurement principle | Freezing point depression |
| Minimum required sample volume | 150 μL |
| Test time | 180 seconds |
| Sample capacity | Continuous loading of up to 500 samples |
| Resolution | 1 mOsm/kg H2O |
| Range | 0 to 2000 mOsm/kg H2O |
| Accuracy2 | Mean value ±2 mOsm/kg H2O from nominal value between 0 and 400 mOsm/kg H2O (1 SD) |
| Mean value ±0.5% from nominal value greater than 400 to 2000 mOsm/kg H2O (1 SD) | |
| Precision2 | Standard deviation ≤2 mOsm/kg H2O between 0 and 400 mOsm/kg H2O |
| Coefficient of variation ≤0.5% greater than 400 to 2000 mOsm/kg H2O | |
| Display | Touchscreen with onboard video instructions |
| Memory capacity | 1,000 results/10,000 events |
| Temperature effects3 | Less than 1 mOsm/kg H2O per 5°C (9°F) ambient temperature change |
| Communication | USB 2.0 Type A ports (3) |
| USB 2.0 Type B port (1) | |
| Ethernet 10/100, RJ45 connector port (1) | |
| Printer (optional) | |
| Supported languages | Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +45°C (-40°F to +113°F) |
| Electrical voltage | 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
| Power consumption | 60 Watts |
| Dimensions (DxWxH) | 14” (36 cm) W x 16.5” (42 cm) D x 18” (46 cm) H |
| Net weight | 13.6 kg (30 lb) |
| Shipping weight | 20.9 kg (46 lb) |
