NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer

The affordable choice for fast, reliable nucleic acid and protein measurements

The affordable Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Lite Plus Microvolume Spectrophotometer enables any lab to assess purified DNA, RNA, and protein concentrations and purity ratios quickly and easily. While this entry-level instrument offers fewer features than our premium models, it delivers the same fast, accurate, reliable measurements from just 1–2 µL of sample using trusted NanoDrop technology. 

 

Compact, portable, and easy to use, the NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer is well suited for quality check measurements in busy research labs and is a valuable teaching tool as well. 

NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer features

The NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer shares ultraviolet (UV) absorbance technology with our flagship NanoDrop One/OneC and NanoDrop Eight spectrophotometers, while offering a streamlined feature set for simplicity and affordability.

Calculates critical purity ratios

Measures purified DNA, RNA, and protein concentration up to 30 Abs and calculates A260/A280 and A260/A230 purity ratios.

 

Optional docking printer

Prints cryogenic labels.

Simple touchscreen interace

Portable instrument requires no attached PC.

The intuitive, easy-to-use NanoDrop Lite Plus touchscreen interface. (left) Home screen showing application categories; (right) sample measurement screen.

NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer specifications

 

Attribute

Description

Absorbance accuracy

3% at 0.97 A, 302 nm, 23 ± 2C°
Absorbance expressed as Abs/mm measured at 25 °C

Absorbance range

0.04–30 Abs (10 mm equivalent)
Certifications/Compliance

UL/CSA and CE

Compatibility

Local Control Only
Concentration limits

dsDNA: 1,500 ng/μL; RNA: 1,200 ng/μL
BSA: 45 mg/mL; IgG: 21 mg/mL

Connections

USB 2.0 Port

Detection limits

dsDNA: 2.0 ng/μL; RNA: 1.6 ng/μL
BSA: 0.06 mg/mL; IgG: 0.03 mg/mL

Detector type

2048-element CMOS linear image sensor

Dimensions (W x D x H)

27 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm (10.6 in x 8.7 in x 8.7 in)

Display

LCD Touchscreen

For use with (Application)

Nucleic acid quantification, DNA quantification, RNA quantification, A280 protein quantification

Light Source

Xenon flashlamp

Measurement time

≤ 5 seconds

Pathlength

1.0 mm and 0.2 mm (automatically adjusting)

Power consumption

18 W (standby < 3 Watts)

Printer included

Cat. No. NDLPLUSGL: No
Cat. No. NDLPLUSPRGL: Yes

Sample volume

1–2 μL

Spectral resolution

≤ 1.8 nm (FWHM at Hg 254 nm)

Warranty

1 year
Wavelength accuracy

± 1 nm
Wavelength range

230 nm, 260 nm, 280 nm

Wavelength repeatability

Typical: 0.002 A (1.0 mm path) or 1%CV, whichever is greater
(SD of 20 individual measurements at 0.74 Abs)

Weight

Without printer 2.7 kg (6.0 lb); With printer: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
Voltage

100/240 V

NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer ordering information

For information about accessories for the NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer, see the Accessories tab.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.