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Macherey-Nagel NANOCOLOR Advance Spectrophotometer, 919750

Product information "Macherey-Nagel NANOCOLOR Advance Spectrophotometer, 919750"

Precise water and wastewater analysis is not always confined to a fixed laboratory setting. The NANOCOLOR Advance spectrophotometer from Macherey-Nagel combines the key features of the PF-12Plus portable compact photometer with the precision of the NANOCOLOR VIS II spectrophotometer – and, thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery, can also be used on the move.

Precise measurement technology, suitable for mobile use

With a wavelength range of 340–800 nm, the NANOCOLOR Advance measures all photometrically analysable test kits from Macherey-Nagel, thereby covering the entire spectrum of water and wastewater analysis. Reference Detector Technology (RDT) and monochromator optics ensure reliable results; photometric linearity is < 0.5 % (0.5–2.0 E) or ≤ 1 % (> 2 E with a neutral glass filter at 546 nm). The built-in rechargeable battery (6.4 V, 7.2 Ah) allows operation even without a mains connection.

Operation & Methods

Operation is via barcode technology and a backlit, colour 5″ LCD touchscreen with icon-based menu navigation. Over 200 pre-programmed tests and special methods, as well as 99 freely programmable methods, cover absorbance, transmittance, factor, kinetic and scan measurements; VISOCOLOR ECO tests and Powder Pillows can also be analysed. The data memory holds 1,000 measurement results, 1,000 IQK results and 100 scans, in accordance with GLP.

Quality assurance & versatility

The instrument is insensitive to extraneous light and measures via an open shaft. In addition, it offers nephelometric turbidity measurement at 860 nm in accordance with ISO 7027 (16 and 24 mm cuvettes, measuring range 1–1,000 NTU). The cuvette shaft accommodates round cuvettes (16 mm, 24 mm outer diameter) as well as rectangular cuvettes (10, 20, 40, 50 mm). The photometer is CE-certified and comes with a 2-year warranty.

Technical details



Type Spectrophotometer with reference detector technology (RDT)
Wavelengths 340 nm–800 nm
Wavelength resolution 1 nm
Wavelength accuracy ± 2 nm
Wavelength reproducibility ± 0.1 nm
Wavelength selection Automatic, barcode, manual
Wavelength calibration Automatic
Spectral bandwidth < 4 nm
Optics Monochromator
Photometric range ± 3.0 E in the wavelength range 340–800 nm
Photometric linearity < 0.5% at 0.5–2.0 E; ≤ 1% at > 2 E with a neutral glass filter at 546 nm
Photometric accuracy 0.003 E at 0.0–0.5 E; 1 % at 0.5–2.0 E
Stray light < 0.5 %
Scanning speed 1 complete scan in less than 3 minutes
Display Backlit, colour 5″ LCD touchscreen
Operation Barcode technology, icon-based on-screen menu navigation, touchscreen
Measurement modes Over 200 pre-programmed tests and special methods, 99 freely programmable methods, absorbance, transmittance, factor, kinetics, scan, nephelometric turbidity measurement
Pre-programmed tests NANOCOLOR round cuvette tests and rectangular cuvette tests, VISOCOLOR ECO tests and Powder Pillows
Cuvette compartment Round cuvettes 16 mm, 24 mm outer diameter, rectangular cuvettes 10 mm, 20 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm
Extraneous light Insensitive to extraneous light, open shaft
Turbidity measurement Nephelometric turbidity measurement at 860 nm (in accordance with ISO 7027, 16 and 24 mm), 1–1000 NTU
Data storage 1000 measurement results, 1000 IQK results, 100 scans; GLP-compliant
Interfaces LAN (CAT 6, use only shielded cables with a maximum length of 20 m), 2 x USB (Host), 1 x USB (Function)
Update Free via USB stick
Power supply Input 110–240 V AC, output 12 V 3 A DC; 6.4 V, 7.2 Ah via built-in rechargeable battery
Operating range 10–40 °C, max. 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 325 x 280 x 130 mm
Weight 3.8 kg
Gross weight (including packaging) 5100 g
Packaging dimensions 400 x 370 x 190 mm


CE-certified Yes


Warranty 2 years
Trademark NANOCOLOR
Contents Photometer, manual (quick start guide), touch pen, dust cover, mains adaptor with country-specific plugs, USB cable, USB stick, calibration cuvette, certificate and cleaning cloth