Surge Scientific · Model Nano-3100 · Micro Volume UV-VIS Spectrophotometer · Full Wavelength (190–800 nm)
Nano-3100 Micro Volume Spectrophotometer
Full Wavelength 190–800 nm · Micro-Volume Only · 0.5–2 µL · Xenon Flash Lamp · 7-inch Touchscreen
Full spectrum 190–800 nm · Micro-volume only · The flexible research workhorse · 0.5–2 µL Micro-Volume Pedestal · 0.03 mm Minimum Pathlength · 27,500 ng/µL Maximum dsDNA Detection · 0.2 ng/µL Minimum dsDNA Detection · Xenon Flash Lamp (Zero Warm-Up · 10-Year Service Life) · 7-inch Color Touchscreen · Standalone Operation · Built-in Printer · USB Export · 2-Year Warranty
The Nano-3100 is the full-wavelength micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer in the Surge Scientific NanoReady spectrophotometer line — covering the complete 190–800 nm spectral range for any UV-VIS application a research lab needs. Full-spectrum scanning measures DNA (260 nm), protein (280 nm), purity ratios (260/280, 260/230), bacterial density (OD600 at 600 nm), colorimetric assays at custom wavelengths, kinetic absorbance studies, and any other UV-VIS application across the spectrum — all on a single instrument. 0.5–2 µL micro-volume measurement on the pedestal — no cuvettes, no consumables, no dilution series. 0.03 mm minimum pathlength means dsDNA up to 27,500 ng/µL measures without dilution, with low-concentration accuracy down to 0.2 ng/µL dsDNA. Xenon flash lamp: zero warm-up, 10-year service life. 7-inch color touchscreen, built-in printer, USB export — full standalone operation.
Why Full-Spectrum Scanning Is the Right Choice for Research Labs
Research labs aren't production-bench cores. The same lab that runs DNA quantification at 260 nm on Monday might run a bacterial growth curve at OD600 on Tuesday, a colorimetric BCA assay at 562 nm on Wednesday, a custom dye absorption scan at 580 nm on Thursday, and a kinetic enzyme assay at 405 nm on Friday. The fixed-wavelength format that's perfect for production benches becomes a workflow blocker for research benches — every new wavelength means borrowing the lab next door's spectrophotometer or running the assay on the wrong wavelength approximation.
The Nano-3100 full-spectrum format eliminates the wavelength constraint. 190–800 nm continuous coverage means any UV-VIS application — nucleic acid, protein, dye, enzyme assay, colorimetric reagent, OD600, custom-wavelength absorbance — runs on a single instrument. Full spectral scans identify contamination patterns invisible to fixed-wavelength readings (e.g., guanidine carryover at 230 nm, phenol at 270 nm, protein aggregation peaks). Custom wavelength selection for any colorimetric assay developed in-house. The Nano-3100 is the right format for research labs that don't want their UV-VIS instrument to limit which experiments they can run. Same micro-volume pedestal, same Xenon lamp, same touchscreen — just the full spectrum that research workflows demand.
Full Spectrum 190–800 nm
Continuous spectral coverage — DNA (260), protein (280), purity ratios, OD600 (600), colorimetric assays, kinetic absorbance, custom wavelengths. One instrument for any UV-VIS workflow.
0.5–2 µL Micro-Volume Pedestal
Pedestal sample retention via surface tension — no cuvettes, no consumables. 0.03 mm minimum pathlength handles 27,500 ng/µL dsDNA without dilution.
Xenon Flash Lamp
Zero warm-up time · 10-year service life. Power on, drop sample, measure. No bulb replacement schedule, no warm-up workflow delay.
7-inch Color Touchscreen
Standalone operation — no PC required. Built-in printer, USB export. Compact bench footprint replaces the cuvette spectrophotometer + computer + printer setup.
"Full spectrum 190–800 nm. The micro-volume spectrophotometer that doesn't limit which experiments your research lab can run — DNA today, OD600 tomorrow, kinetic enzyme assay next week."
Key Features
- Micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer
- Full Wavelength (190–800 nm) optics
- 0.5–2 µL micro-volume measurement
- 0.03 mm minimum pathlength
- 27,500 ng/µL maximum dsDNA detection
- 0.2 ng/µL minimum dsDNA detection
- No dilution required for high concentrations
- Pedestal sample retention via surface tension
- No cuvettes required for routine work
- No proprietary consumables
- Xenon flash lamp light source
- Zero warm-up time
- 10-year lamp service life
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- Standalone operation — no PC required
- Intuitive user interface
- Built-in printer
- USB export
- Compact bench footprint
- Nucleic acid quantification mode
- Protein quantification mode
- OD600 bacterial density mode
- Full UV-VIS spectral scan capability
- Custom wavelength selection
- Pedestal-only configuration
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
Ideal Applications
Multi-Application Research Labs
Research benches running DNA/RNA quantification, protein assays, OD600 cultures, colorimetric reagents, and custom wavelength experiments — workflows where the next experiment needs a different wavelength and full-spectrum coverage is non-negotiable.
Method Development
Method development workflows requiring full spectral scans to identify contamination peaks, characterize new dyes / fluorophores / chromogens, and develop custom-wavelength assays — applications where fixed-wavelength is a workflow blocker.
Pharma R&D + Biochemistry
Pharma R&D enzyme kinetics, biochemistry research, food / beverage analysis, environmental sample QC — multi-discipline applications where spectral flexibility separates research-grade from production-grade instruments.
NanoReady Model Selection Guide
The NanoReady line offers four configurations across two decisions: fixed vs full wavelength and pedestal-only vs pedestal-plus-cuvette. Best for: research labs running diverse UV-VIS workflows across the spectrum. Pick this variant when your lab needs flexibility to handle DNA quantification, OD600, colorimetric assays, kinetic studies, and custom-wavelength experiments on one instrument. If your workflow needs evolve, consider one of the alternative configurations:
What's in the Box
The Nano-3100 ships ready for routine use — Xenon lamp, touchscreen, printer, USB all integrated. Pedestal cleaning supplies recommended for maintenance.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | Nano-3100 |
| Type | Micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer |
| Wavelength Configuration | Full spectrum 190–800 nm — continuous scanning |
| Sample Volume | 0.5–2 µL (pedestal) |
| Pathlength | 0.03 mm minimum (variable on pedestal) |
| Maximum dsDNA Detection | 27,500 ng/µL — no dilution required |
| Minimum dsDNA Detection | 0.2 ng/µL |
| Light Source | Xenon flash lamp — zero warm-up · 10-year service life |
| Display | 7-inch high-resolution color touchscreen |
| Standalone Operation | Yes — no PC required |
| Built-in Modes | Nucleic acid · Protein · OD600 · UV-VIS scan · Kinetic studies · Custom wavelength |
| Cuvette Module | Not included — micro-volume pedestal only |
| Connectivity | USB export · Built-in printer |
| Companion Variants | Also available as Nano-2100 / Nano-3100 / NanoC-2100 / NanoC-3100 |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer warranty |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The Nano-3100 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, micro-volume measurement protocols, pedestal maintenance, calibration verification, and technical assistance.