Surge Scientific · Model Nano-2100 · Micro Volume UV-VIS Spectrophotometer · Fixed Wavelength
Nano-2100 Micro Volume Spectrophotometer
Fixed Wavelength · Micro-Volume Only · 0.5–2 µL · Xenon Flash Lamp · 7-inch Touchscreen
Fixed wavelength · Micro-volume only · The dedicated 260/280 nucleic acid quantifier · 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-2100 is the fixed-wavelength micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer in the Surge Scientific NanoReady spectrophotometer line — purpose-built for routine 260 nm DNA / 280 nm protein quantification and the standard purity ratios (260/280 and 260/230). Fixed-wavelength optics deliver tighter manufacturing tolerances and lower price than full-spectrum scanning models — ideal for cores running thousands of routine quantifications per month where the speed and value matter more than full spectral scanning. 0.5–2 µL micro-volume measurement on the pedestal — no cuvettes, no consumables, no dilution series. 0.03 mm minimum pathlength means dsDNA samples up to 27,500 ng/µL measure without dilution, and the variable pathlength keeps low-concentration samples accurate down to 0.2 ng/µL dsDNA. Xenon flash lamp with zero warm-up time and 10-year service life. 7-inch color touchscreen for standalone operation — no PC required.
Why the Nano-2100 Fixed-Wavelength Format Is the Sequencing Core's Default Choice
Most sequencing prep cores, molecular diagnostics labs, and clinical research benches run essentially the same QC every day — DNA at 260 nm, protein at 280 nm, purity ratios at 260/280 and 260/230, OD600 for occasional bacterial cultures. The full-spectrum scanning capability that drives the Nano-3100's higher price point goes completely unused in these workflows — they don't need full spectra, they need fast accurate fixed-wavelength readings repeated thousands of times.
The Nano-2100 fixed-wavelength format is built specifically for these production-bench workflows. Tighter optical tolerances on the fixed wavelengths mean faster reads and tighter precision at the 260/280 wavelengths that fill the daily QC bench. Lower price point than the full-spectrum Nano-3100 means cores can equip multiple workstations or buy redundant backup units within the same budget. The 27,500 ng/µL maximum detection handles concentrated genomic preps without dilution, and the 0.2 ng/µL minimum detection covers most routine extracts. If your lab's UV-VIS workflow is essentially "260 + 280 + ratios, repeat", the Nano-2100 is the right tool — and the Nano-3100's full-spectrum scanning is the wrong tool for the wrong workflow.
Fixed Wavelength · Production-Bench
Fixed-wavelength optics optimized for 260 nm DNA, 280 nm protein, and standard purity ratios — the workflows that fill every sequencing prep core and molecular diagnostics bench daily.
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.
"260 + 280 + ratios, repeat. The fixed-wavelength format that handles the production-bench UV-VIS workflow without paying for full-spectrum capability you'll never use."
Key Features
- Micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer
- Fixed Wavelength 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
- Fixed-wavelength precision optics
- Pedestal-only configuration
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
Ideal Applications
Sequencing Prep Cores
Sequencing library prep cores running daily DNA / RNA QC at 260 nm — the fixed-wavelength format eliminates the cost-per-read overhead of full-spectrum scanning for workflows that only need 260/280 quantification.
Molecular Diagnostics QC
Clinical molecular diagnostics labs running daily extract QC, plasmid prep verification, restriction digest yield checks — workflows where 260/280 is the only metric that matters.
Production-Bench Quantification
High-throughput protein quantification at 280 nm, BCA / Bradford / Lowry assay readings, routine OD600 bacterial density — production-bench workflows where speed × value × accuracy matters more than spectral flexibility.
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: production-bench UV-VIS workflows that run essentially the same 260/280 + ratio QC every day. Pick this variant when speed, value, and tight optical precision at fixed wavelengths matter more than full-spectrum scanning capability you won't use. If your workflow needs evolve, consider one of the alternative configurations:
What's in the Box
The Nano-2100 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-2100 |
| Type | Micro-volume UV-VIS spectrophotometer |
| Wavelength Configuration | Fixed wavelengths optimized for 260 nm / 280 nm |
| 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 (DNA / RNA / Oligo) · Protein (A280 / BCA / Bradford / Lowry / Pierce 660) · OD600 |
| 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-2100 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.