NanoDrop 1000 User ManualPDF version of NanoDrop 1000 User Manual available for download.
Nucleic Acid BookletA concise, easy-to-use technical resource for Nucleic Acid absorbance measurements using NanoDrop spectrophotometers. This booklet provides quick access to best practice and troubleshooting information.
Colorimetric Assay BookletA concise, easy-to-use technical resource for Colorimetric absorbance measurements using NanoDrop spectrophotometers. This booklet provides quick access to best practice and troubleshooting information.
Protein A280 BookletA concise, easy-to-use technical resource for A280 absorbance measurements using NanoDrop spectrophotometers. This booklet provides quick access to best practice and troubleshooting information.
Archived DataExplanation of automatically archived (saved) data.
Blank MeasurementsTechnical guidance on the use of appropriate blanking solutions.
Sample ReproducibilityGeneral suggestions to ensure accurate and reproducible results when making pedestal measurements.
Nucleic Acid Controls vs. StandardsGeneral discussion of controls vs standards used with the Nucleic Acid application.
Nucleic Acid Purity RatiosDescription of 260/280 and 260/230 ratios as tools for assessing preparation purity. Includes spectral images of common molecular reagents.
Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification MethodTechnical guidance on the use of appropriate buffer solutions for protein measurements
Nucleic Acid and Protein A280 Baseline CorrectionsExplanation of bichromatic baseline correction (normalization) for Nucleic Acid and Protein A280 measurements.
Protein MeasurementsTable summary of pre-coded protein assays available in software. Includes method advantages and disadvantages and assay concentration ranges.
Best Practices: ProteinsRecommended practices to achieve optimal results measuring proteins on NanoDrop Instruments. Includes information about common reagents absorbency.
Quick Start Colorimetric Protein AssaysGeneral steps for using pre-coded colorimetric assays. Written in a quick start format for ease of use.
Bradford Assay TipsTechnical guidance to ensure optimal results when using the Bradford Protein Assay on NanoDrop spectrophotometers.
Comparing Microvolume and Cuvette Based Measurements of Microbial Cell CulturesHelpful hints to optimize microbial cell culture measurements using the pedestal mode. Discusses differences between OD 600 results obtained with a cuvette vs. pedestal.
Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfacesA list of common solvents compatible with the NanoDrop pedestal surfaces. Includes recommendations for the care of the diaphragm surrounding the pedestal of the NanoDrop 2000/2000c.
Dymo Label Writer SetupInstructions for formatting NanoDrop Instruments for use with the Dymo Label Writer 450 printer.