FA560 from Faithful: a precise and high-performance laboratory spectrophotometer for a wide range of applications
The FA560 spectrophotometer from Faithful is a measuring instrument designed to meet the most common analytical needs in laboratories, particularly in the pharmaceutical, biological, chemical and environmental fields. It is based on a dual-beam optical system, which ensures increased measurement stability and accuracy. This system is based on a diffraction grating with 1200 lines per millimetre, ensuring excellent wavelength separation over the extended range from 190 to 1100 nm.
The wavelength accuracy of the FA560 is ±0.3 nm, with repeatability of less than 0.2 nm, ensuring consistent and reliable results even during repeated analyses. The FA560's photometry system offers remarkable accuracy, with an accuracy of ±0.002 A for low optical densities (0-0.5 Abs) and repeatability down to 0.001 Abs, ensuring precise measurements under a variety of conditions.
The FA560's user interface features a 7-inch (480x800) colour TFT LCD screen displaying over 65,000 colours, providing a clear and intuitive display of data, spectra and parameters. The membrane keyboard ensures secure and durable input, suitable for intensive laboratory use.
This model is equipped with deuterium and tungsten lamps, which are easily replaceable thanks to a pre-aligned design that simplifies maintenance. The durability of these light sources and their low environmental impact are essential advantages for demanding laboratories.
In terms of connectivity, the FA560 offers two USB-A ports for direct data export to a USB stick and printing, as well as a USB-B port for connection to a computer. These options facilitate the management of results and their integration into analytical monitoring systems.
The FA560 includes useful features such asGLP self-checking, interference reduction through a SiO₂-coated optical mirror, and excellent baseline stability (±0.0005 A). This level of stability reduces measurement deviations due to environmental fluctuations.
The FA560 can also be supplemented with various optional accessories to meet specific needs, such as automatic cell holders, solid sample holders or 100 mm cuvettes. This model is a reliable choice for any laboratory looking for a high-performance UV-Vis spectrophotometer without unnecessary features but with the accuracy essential for scientific analysis.
