Eppendorf VisCuvettes User Manual

Eppendorf® Vis Cuvettes

Instructions for use

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Operating instructions

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English (EN)Instructions for use

1 Operating instructions

Before using the consumables for the first time, read these instructions for use and the
operating manual of the device that you use the consumables with. You can find the
current version of the operating manual on the Internet at

www.eppendorf.com/

worldwide. These instructions for use do not replace the device operating manual.

2 Product description

Eppendorf macro Vis Cuvettes and Eppendorf semi-micro Vis Cuvettes are plastic
cuvettes for single use.

• Photometric measurements: Eppendorf Vis Cuvettes are suitable for measuring at
wave lengths from 300 nm to 900 nm.

• Fluorimetric measurements: Eppendorf Vis Cuvettes are suitable for fluorimeters such
as the Eppendorf BioSpectrometer fluorescence where the emitted light is measured in
the direction of the incoming light. The cuvettes are not suitable for fluorimeters where
the emitted light is measured perpendicular to the incoming light.

• Eppendorf macro Vis Cuvettes are suitable for temperature control for kinetic
measurements.

• The direction of the light path is marked with an arrow.

• Recessed measuring windows to protect against scratches.

• Sorting by nest numbers: small deviations of the extinction values between the
cuvettes of one packaging unit.

3 Safety

3.1 Intended use

Eppendorf Vis Cuvettes are plastic cuvettes for single use. They are used for the
photometric and fluorimetric analysis of liquids. Eppendorf Vis Cuvettes are used in
training, routine and research laboratories in the life sciences, in industry and, chemistry.

In-vivo applications (applications in or on the human body) are not permitted.

The device may only be operated by skilled personnel who have been trained in the areas
mentioned above.

3.2 Warnings for intended use

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WARNING! Damages to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic
germs.

 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national

regulations, the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety
data sheets, and the manufacturer's application notes.

 Wear personal protective equipment.
 Consult the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health

Organization, Laboratory Biosafety Manual, as amended) for comprehensive
regulations on the handling of risk group II germs or biological materials).