Shimadzu, UV Visible Spectrophotometer
Refurbished Shimadzu UV1601
In any analytical laboratory, the UV-Vis spectrophotometer is one of the most frequently used instruments on the bench. From routine concentration measurements to detailed absorbance studies, the reliability of this instrument directly impacts the quality of results. The Shimadzu UV1601 is a double-beam UV-Vis spectrop...
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In any analytical laboratory, the UV-Vis spectrophotometer is one of the most frequently used instruments on the bench. From routine concentration measurements to detailed absorbance studies, the reliability of this instrument directly impacts the quality of results. The Shimadzu UV1601 is a double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer that has built a strong reputation for accuracy, stability, and ease of operation across pharmaceutical, academic, and industrial labs worldwide. At Spectrachrome, we supply fully refurbished Shimadzu UV1601 units that are performance-verified and ready for immediate laboratory deployment.
About the Shimadzu UV1601 Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu UV-1601 is a high-performance double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer with a wavelength range of 190 to 1100 nm, covering the full UV and visible spectrum. Its double-beam optical design compensates for lamp intensity fluctuations in real time, delivering baseline stability that single-beam instruments simply cannot match over extended measurement periods.
The instrument features an integrated display and operating panel, an IC card slot for data storage, a cuvette holder for standard 10x10 mm cuvettes, and compatibility with the Shimadzu Hyper UV software suite. It operates on 230 V, 50/60 Hz and draws 160 W, making it suitable for standard laboratory power setups without any additional conditioning equipment.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Optical System | Double-beam |
| Wavelength Range | 190 – 1100 nm |
| Power Supply | 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 160 W |
| Cuvette Compatibility | 10x10 mm standard cuvettes |
| Display | Integrated display and operating field |
| Data Storage | IC card slot |
| Software | Shimadzu Hyper UV |
| Interfaces | Multiple interfaces available |
| Certification | CE Mark |
Our Refurbishment Process
Every Shimadzu UV1601 unit at Spectrachrome goes through a structured reconditioning process before it is listed for sale. This is not a cosmetic clean-up it is a technical restoration designed to bring the instrument back to its original performance parameters.
The refurbishment process covers:
• Lamp performance check and replacement if required — both deuterium (UV) and tungsten-halogen (visible) lamps are verified against manufacturer output standards.
• Wavelength accuracy calibration using certified reference standards to confirm the monochromator is correctly aligned across the full 190–1100 nm range.
• Baseline flatness and stray light testing to ensure measurement integrity, particularly in the lower UV region below 220 nm.
• Detector response verification for consistent signal output across the full wavelength range
• Optical path inspection and cleaning to remove contamination from the sample compartment and beam splitter.
• Software and interface functionality check confirming Hyper UV software communication and data export.
Each unit is dispatched only after passing a full performance qualification run. You receive a results-ready instrument, not a project.
Who Uses the Shimadzu UV1601?
| Pharmaceutical Labs | Protein quantification, dissolution testing, assay of API and finished products using UV absorption methods per USP and IP pharmacopoeia. |
| Academic & Research | Teaching labs and research departments conducting absorbance spectroscopy, enzyme kinetics, nucleic acid quantification, and Beer-Lambert law experiments. |
| Food & Beverage Testing | Colour measurement, additive quantification, and quality testing of beverages, edible oils, and food ingredients. |
| Environmental Labs | Water quality analysis, measurement of nitrates, phosphates, and organic pollutants using standard colorimetric methods. |
| Industrial QC | Raw material purity checks, colour matching in dye and pigment manufacturing, and chemical process monitoring. |
Why Choose a Refurbished Shimadzu UV Spectrophotometer?
The Shimadzu UV1601 has been a workhorse instrument in analytical laboratories for decades. Its double-beam optical system, broad wavelength coverage, and straightforward operation make it a dependable choice for routine and research-grade UV-Vis measurements. Purchasing a refurbished unit from Spectrachrome allows your laboratory to access this established performance at 40–60% below the cost of a comparable new instrument.
For labs in pharmaceutical QC, environmental testing, academia, or any sector where UV-Vis spectroscopy is a daily requirement, the refurbished Shimadzu UV1601 offers a sound, cost-justified investment with a well-supported service ecosystem across India.
PAN India Delivery & After-Sale Support
Spectrachrome supplies instruments across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. On-site installation and commissioning support is available on request.
We also offer:
• Replacement deuterium and tungsten-halogen lamps for the UV1601.
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) covering periodic calibration and servicing.
• Shimadzu Hyper UV software setup and operator training.
• Cuvettes, accessories, and spare parts supply.
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