NanoDrop One/Oneᶜ Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometers

Fast, accurate DNA, RNA, and protein quantification, one sample at a time

The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One/One^CSpectrophotometer is a compact, stand-alone UV-visible spectrophotometer for measurement of highly concentrated samples across a wide variety of analytes without the need for dilution. A glove-compatible touchscreen offers easy access to preloaded software applications and enables purity and concentration assessments in seconds. Built-in Acclaro Sample Intelligence technology helps identify and correct for the contaminants present. Make informed decisions on sample quality and improve your success in downstream applications with NanoDrop technology.

Choose the NanoDrop One instrument for pedestal-only sampling or the NanoDrop One^C instrument for pedestal or cuvette sampling and an extended dynamic range.

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NanoDrop One and Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer features

Our flagship NanoDrop One and One^C spectrophotometers share common features with other members of the NanoDrop family:

Pioneering pedestal technology

Simply pipet a drop of your DNA, RNA, or protein sample on the pedestal and pull down the arm; results appear in seconds

Advanced sample intelligence

By analyzing absorbance across the full spectrum, Acclaro Sample Intelligence software can identify contaminants and correct quantitation results before you use them in downstream applications

Rapid time to results

Results appear within seconds of initiating a measurement, and Auto-Blank and Auto-Measure settings can further streamline your workflow

Tiny sample sizes

Requires only 1–2 µL of sample without dilution, even for highly concentrated samples

Differentiates DNA from RNA

Acclaro software uses full-spectrum data to tease apart DNA from RNA and calculate corrected nucleic acid concentrations

Your dependable lab partner

Since their introduction in 2001, NanoDrop spectrophotometers have become indispensable in many labs, accumulating over 55,000 scientific citations

In addition, the NanoDrop One/One^C Spectrophotometer offers indispensable features that make it a reliable, easy-to-use laboratory workhorse for many sample and assay types, including regulated environments. To learn more, see the sections below.

Expanded dynamic range

Measure up to 27,500 ng/µL dsDNA or 400 mg/mL IgG without dilution

Streamlined multi-sample processing

With instant Auto-Measure and Auto-Blank capabilities

Cuvette option

Choose the NanoDrop One instrument for sample pedestal only or the NanoDrop One^C instrument for both pedestal and cuvette

Advanced connectivity

Connect, export, print, and view data remotely

Optional security software for compliance

Security Suite software aids compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic recordkeeping regulations

Wide spectral range

Measure the full UV-Vis spectrum from 190–850 nm, allowing a range of assays as shown in the table below

Routine and custom embedded applications

DNA, RNA, and protein quantification, full spectral data, purity ratios (A260/A280, A260/A230), and more

Local or PC control software

Operate your instrument from the glove-compatible touchscreen or your Ethernet-connected PC, including custom methods and data export capabilities

Onboard integrated Learning Center

A repository of technical support documents and educational animations at your fingertips

Sample or analysis type	Wavelength
Peptides	205 nm
DNA and RNA	260 nm
Purified protein	280 nm
Toxicology assays and industrial dyes	490 nm
Gold nanoparticles	520 nm
Colorimetric protein assay: BCA	562 nm
Colorimetric protein assay: Bradford	595 nm
Colorimetric protein assay: Modified Lowry	650 nm
Colorimetric protein assay: Pierce 660	660 nm
Optical density measurements	600 nm

Powerful, flexible UV-Vis spectrophotometer operating and compliance software

The high-definition, glove-compatible touchscreen interface of NanoDrop One/One^C spectrophotometers give you complete onboard control of your instrument. The user-friendly interface includes custom methods and data export capabilities. An integrated, onboard Learning Center maintains an archive of technical support documents and educational animations at your fingertips.

In addition to the onboard touchscreen interface, free NanoDrop One/One^C PC Control software allows user control of the instrument from an Ethernet-connected PC.

For regulated labs, optional Thermo Scientific Security Suite for NanoDrop One/One^C allows instrument use in a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant environment. This module helps to maintain the records required for user account access, audit trails, electronic signatures, automated data back-up, and more.

Onboard touchscreen interface. The ergonomic, standalone NanoDrop One/One^C instruments offer onboard control via a high-definition, glove-compatible touchscreen.

Acclaro Sample Intelligence Technology

Thermo Scientific Acclaro Sample Intelligence Technology software (included with NanoDrop One/One^C and NanoDrop Eight spectrophotometers) analyzes absorbance across the whole UV-Vis spectrum, not just wavelengths specific to nucleic acids and proteins. It then applies powerful chemometric algorithms to find and correct for contamination in your samples. You get more reliable downstream assay results and avoid potential rework with this efficient, breakthrough capability.

Next-generation quality assessment using Acclaro software

Chemometric algorithms allow NanoDrop instruments to identify and correct for specific contaminants, taking quality assessment to the next level.

Acclaro Sample Intelligence software can even use full-spectrum data to tease apart DNA from copurified RNA and calculate corrected DNA concentrations.

Verify sample quality in seconds

Identify sample contaminants and obtain corrected concentration results

Identify contaminants that absorb in the analysis region

Determine absorbances from known contaminants like protein or phenol in dsDNA or RNA samples or nucleic acids or phenol in protein samples

Rely on accurate results

Help ensure measurement integrity with embedded sensor and digital image analysis

Access information through alerts

Receive instant feedback about sample quality with on-demand technical support and guided troubleshooting

Analyze the entire spectrum to expose other contaminants

Detect the presence of guanidine HCl and guanidinium isothiocyanate in nucleic acid samples, dsDNA in RNA, or RNA in dsDNA

Learn more about Acclaro Sample Intelligence Technology

Learn more about differentiating between DNA and RNA

Advanced connectivity for data storage, printing, and sharing

Improve your laboratory’s productivity and expand your collaborations with connected laboratory instruments that accelerate your research. With 24/7 access to the Thermo Fisher Connect cloud-based platform using the free NanoDrop Cloud App, you can securely upload, store, view, and share your data anytime, anywhere, from any device.

Or, when you want to work at your desk, you can use NanoDrop One PC Control software to view and analyze your data or explore Acclaro support features on your PC. Then, when your results are ready, you can print directly or seamlessly transfer results to a PC or the Connect platform using a USB, *Wi-Fi, or Ethernet connection.

Wi-Fi model not available in certain regions; consult your local NanoDrop distributor.

Choose the pedestal-only or pedestal/cuvette option

Although both models in the NanoDrop One family have the pioneering microvolume sample retention capability of our pedestal, the NanoDrop One^C instrument includes a built-in cuvette capability. The cuvette position adds experimental flexibility and increases the dynamic range. Combining the pioneering sample-retention system with cuvette capability accommodates both low and high concentrations (0.2–27,500 ng/µL dsDNA and 0.006–820 mg/mL BSA).

Use cuvettes to measure dilute samples and optical density of bacterial cultures or to perform kinetics experiments. The cuvette position can be used with the arm up or down and includes temperature control and stirring features.

NanoDrop One and Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer customer stories

NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer - Scientist Feedback, University of Cambridge - Robyn Hardisty

Watch this NanoDrop One testimonial video with a University of Cambridge scientist who studies the chemical biology of nucleic acids.

NanoDrop One UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Review – Alyssa Grantham

See what an experienced, young scientist working on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has to say about her first impressions of the NanoDrop One instrument.

Whether you are ...

*starting your career,*	*developing your career,*	*or progressing your career,*
NanoDrop One UV-Vis spectrophotometers are with you every step of the way.
Peter Tao – Research Assistant, Neurobiology laboratory, Ocular degeneration research	Alyssa Grantham – Research Assistant, Neurobiology laboratory, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease research	Angela Botes Ph.D - Postdoctoral Associate, Biology laboratory, Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology research

Peter Tao	Alyssa Grantham	Angela Botes
"The compactness of the instrument most definitely stands out from everything else. Well, a lot of things stand out about it but the compactness is the best part for me because coming from a lab where we don't have that much space we want more of it…”	"…the auto measure makes sampling faster, easier…I try to figure out the fastest way to read samples when I'm short on time. So I'll get one sample ready while one sample's reading. So I can just set it up, I don’t have to click a button to set GO, I just put it (the pedestal arm) back down and my next sample is ready.	"I tend to forget what the (purity) ratio should be. I have a rough idea of what the ratio with protein contamination should be...and this is very helpful to have that extra feature (educational animations) that will correct the concentration for you so what you think your DNA concentration is, is what (the) actual DNA concentration is. That's gonna save a lot of time.”

NanoDrop One and Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer specifications

Category	Attribute	Description
Samples	Minimum Sample Size	1 μL
	Sample Number	1
	Limit of Detection	Pedestal: 2 ng/μL (dsDNA), 0.06 mg/mL (BSA) Cuvette (NanoDrop One^C only): 0.2 ng/μL (dsDNA), 0.006 mg/mL (BSA)
	Maximum Concentration	Pedestal: 27,500 ng/μL (dsDNA), 820 mg/mL (BSA)
	Maximum Concentration	Cuvette (NanoDrop One^C only): 75 ng/μL (dsDNA)
Optics	Pathlength(s)	0.030 to 1.0 mm automatically adjusting
	Light Source	Xenon flash lamp
	Detector Type	2048-element CMOS linear image sensor
	Wavelength Range	190–850 nm
	Wavelength Accuracy	±1 nm
	Spectral Resolution	≤1.8 nm (FWHM at Hg 254 nm)
	Typical Measurement Repeatability	0.002 A (1.0 mm path) or 1% CV, whichever is greater
	Absorbance Accuracy¹	3% (at 0.97 A, 302 nm)
	Absorbance Range (10 mm equivalent)	Pedestal: 0–550A Cuvette (NanoDrop One^C only): 0–1.5A
	Measurement and Data Processing Time	8 seconds
	21 CFR Part 11 Compliance	Yes, optional
Characteristics	Instrument Control	Built-in touchscreen or PC Control with free PC software
	Footprint (W × D × H)	20 × 25.4 × 32.3 cm (8 × 10 × 12.7 in.)
	Weight	3.6 kg
	Sample Pedestal	303 stainless steel and quartz fiber
	Cuvette Position	Optional (with stirring) (NanoDrop One^C only)
	Operating Voltage	12 V (DC)
	Operating Power Consumption	12–18 W
System	Instrument Control	Built-in touchscreen
	Applications Support	Nucleic Acid A260, A260/A280, A260/A230, Labeled Nucleic Acids, Microarray, dsDNA, ssDNA, RNA, Oligo DNA/Oligo RNA, RNA/DNA Deconvolution, Custom Factor; Protein A280 and A205, Protein Pierce 660, Protein Bradford, Protein BCA, Protein Lowry, Proteins & Labels. Protein Editor; Dye Editor, OD600, Kinetics, UV-Vis, and Custom Methods
	Language Support	Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, English
	Accessory Support	DYMO® LabelWriter® 550 Turbo printer, Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, and barcode reader
	Software Compatibility	Standalone, Local Control software NanoDrop One PC Control (free download) Thermo Scientific Security Suite (purchase separately) PC Software: Windows® 10 Professional (64 bit)
	Connectivity	Three USB-A ports, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi^*
	Advanced Connectivity	NanoDrop One Cloud Application² Thermo Fisher Connect Platform
¹ Absorbance expressed as Abs/mm measured at 25 °C. ² Visit www.thermofisher.com/connect for details.

NanoDrop One and Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer ordering information

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