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Portable Spectrophotometer

Pillar of LightTM (Pol)

Hands-free, real-time OD tracking that replaces repetitive manual readings and improves data consistency. Monitor your cultures without interruption.

  • Real-time OD monitoring in shaking incubators
  • Wireless data transmission to cloud platform
  • Automated alerts when target OD is reached
  • Compatible with standard Erlenmeyer flasks
  • Battery-powered for maximum portability
  • Easy calibration and setup
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Pillar of Light (Pol) product

Technical Specifications

Precision monitoring for your critical cultures

Wavelength

600 nm (OD₆₀₀), extendable to 200–1700 nm

OD Range

0.1-2.5 OD units

Accuracy

±2% at OD₆₀₀ 0.5

Sampling Rate

Configurable: above 1 min

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cloud sync

Battery Life

Up to 48 hours continuous monitoring (5 min sampling interval)

Vessel Compatibility

Standard 1L & 2L Erlenmeyer flasks, custom adapters available

Operating Conditions

10-40°C, shaking or static

Key Benefits

Transform your culture monitoring workflow

Save Time

Eliminate manual OD readings and reduce hands-on time by up to 80%

Improve Consistency

Automated measurements reduce variability and improve reproducibility

Increase Throughput

Monitor multiple cultures simultaneously with cloud-based tracking

Never Miss Harvest

Receive instant alerts when cultures reach target density

Data Analysis

Export growth curves and analyze trends with integrated cloud platform

Remote Monitoring

Check culture status from anywhere via mobile app or web dashboard