GENESYS Vis and UV-Vis Spetrophotometer instruments

Built for real-world laboratories and classrooms where rugged, easy-to-use instrumentation is a must, Thermo Scientific GENESYS Spectrophotometers give you a range of solutions for routine analysis and specialized measurements. Simplify sampling with easy access, flexibility, and choices to fit your varied testing needs. 


GENESYS Vis and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer features

Exchange samples with ease with a large, accessible sample compartment and cell changer accessories.

Touch screen user interface features methods and applications most important to you.

Expand your GENESYS Spectrophotometer capabilities with optional software

BeerCraft Software – Add pre-programmed methods to your GENESYS UV-Vis Spectrophotometers to enable quick and easy measurements of over twenty beer attributes at the touch of a button to maintain your beer’s identity and the success of your brand. 

Water Analysis Software - Our specialized software for water analysis includes a library of pre-configured methods aligned with commonly used test kits and environmental workflows. The software guides users through setup and helps develop standardized routine water and wastewater analysis processes. The provided methods can be modified, or users can create their own, to support evolving protocols and maintain consistent results. The software is compatible with regents from Thermo Scientific™ Orion™, Merck, CHEMetrics, and other providers.


GENESYS Visible and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer selection guide

From classroom teaching, to routine measurements, to discovery of the next breakthrough material, GENESYS Spectrophotometers are designed to meet the needs of today's modern laboratory.

 

Developed for users, designed for results

 

How much of the ultraviolet and visible spectrum do you need to cover? We have instruments to cover the full range or just the visible portion. Click the UV-Vis and Vis tabs below to see our instrument comparisons. 
 

  For teaching labs, research labs and industrial QC requiring robust construction, ease-of-use and software capability For advanced teaching labs, R&D, research and life science applications requiring higher throughput or temperature control. For laboratories requiring double beam with a reference cell position.
Click on the instrument titles for more information and specifications. GENESYS G5 Vis Spectrophotometer GENESYS G5 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer GENESYS G5 UV-Vis Pro Spectrophotometer
 
FEATURES:
Spectral range Vis UV-Vis UV-Vis
Optics Single Beam Dual Beam Double Beam
Display 7-inch color touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 x 1280 pixels 7-inch color touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 x 1280 pixels 7-inch color touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 x 1280 pixels
Supports test tubes
Removable and washable single cell holders
4 and 8-cell changer compatible*
Sipper and peltier compatible
Fiber optic probe compatible   
Abs, Transmittance, Concentration
Scanning
Quant, fixed, live display, OD600
Kinetics
WiFi and Bluetooth USB Dongle Available
Snap-on printer, available
Life Science methods - Nucleic Acid A260; Protein A280 and A205; Protein Colorimetric assays   ✓  ✓ 
Sample compartment Accommodates (optional): Accommodates (optional): Accommodates (optional):
8-position cell changer 8-position cell changer 8-position cell changer
4-position cell changer (long path cells) 4-position cell changer (long path cells) 4-position cell changer (long path cells)
Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C) Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C) Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)
Sipper accessory Sipper accessory Sipper accessory
Fiber optic probe coupler Fiber optic probe coupler Fiber optic probe coupler
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years

GENESYS UV-Vis Spectrophotometer specifications

Description

GENESYS G5 Vis

GENESYS G5 UV-Vis

GENESYS G5 UV-Vis Pro

Optical design

Single Beam

Dual Beam

Double Beam

Spectral bandwidth

5 nm

2 nm

Light source (typical lifetime)

Tungsten Halogen (>1000 hours)

Xenon flash lamp (>5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed)

Detector

Silicon Photodiode

Dual Silicon Photodiodes

Wavelength

Range

325–1100 nm

190–1100 nm

Accuracy

±2 nm

±0.5 nm

Repeatability

<1.0 nm

<0.2 nm

Scan speed

Slow, medium, and fast (up to 1800 nm/min)

Slow, medium, and fast (up to 3500 nm/min)

Data resolution

0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm

0.1 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm

Photometric

Range

–3.0 A to +3.0 A

–3.0 A to +3.5 A

Display

–3.0 A to +5.0 A

Accuracy

±0.002A (0–0.3A)

0.5% of ABS reading (0.301A – 2.5A)

±0.002A at 0.5A

±0.004A at 1.0A

±0.008A at 2.0A

Repeatability¹

±0.002 A

±0.001 A

Noise²

≤0.001A at 0A

≤0.001A at 1A

≤0.002A at 2A

≤0.00050A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm, typical <0.00020

≤0.00050A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm, typical <0.00030

≤0.00080A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm, typical <0.00040

Drift³

<0.002A/Hr

<0.0005A/Hr

Stray light

<0.1%T at 340 nm and 400 nm

< 1.0%T 198 nm (KCl) , <0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI),

<0.05%T at 340 nm (NaNO₂)

Baseline flatness

±0.003A

±0.002A

Display

7-inch color touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 x 1280 pixels

Accessory support

Accomodates (optional):

-8-position cell changer

-4-position cell changer (long path cells)

-Peltier thermostatted cell holder

-Sipper accessory

Accomodates (optional):

-8-position cell changer (included)

-4-position cell changer (long path cells)

-Peltier thermostatted cell holder

-Sipper accessory

Printer

Snap-on printer available

Connectivity

PC (optional software available), USB-A, USB-C, USB-B (for PC control), RJ-45, LIMS, Cloud, Bluetooth and WiFi (via add-on dongle)

Languages

English, Chinese, German, French, Italian; Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Korean, Thai

Dimensions

376 * 347 * 218 (mm, W*D*H)

Weight

8.1kg

8.3kg

Power requirements

100~240 V~50~60 Hz

Warranty

2 years

  1. Measured at 1.0A at 546 nm.
  2. RMS at 500 nm. 60 consecutive measurements. 
  3. At 500 nm after warmup. 2 hrs GENESYS 30, 1 hr all others.

 

GENESYS 30

GENESYS 40

GENESYS 140

Optical Design

Single Beam

Dual Beam

Spectral Bandwidth

5 nm

5 nm

Light Source (Typical Lifetime)1

Tungsten-halogen (>1000 hours)

Tungsten-halogen (>1000 hours)

Detector

Silicon Photodiode

Dual Silicon Photodiodes

Wavelength

Range

325 nm–1100 nm

Accuracy

±2 nm

±0.5 nm

Repeatability

<±1 nm

<±0.2 nm

Scan Speed

Automatic—up to 1200 nm/min

Automatic— up to 1800 nm/min

Data Resolution

1 nm

0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm

Photometric

Range

–3A to +3A

–3A to +3.5A

Display

–3A to +3A,
0 to 200 000 %T,
0 to 9 999 999 C

–3A to +5A

Accuracy

±0.002A (0–0.3A)

0.5% of ABS reading

(0.301A – 2.5A)

±0.002A at 0.5A

±0.004A at 1.0A

±0.008A at 2.0A

Repeatability2

±0.002 A

±0.001A at 1A

Noise3

≤0.001A at 0A

≤0.001A at 1A

≤0.002A at 2A

≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm

≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm

≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm

Drift4

<0.002A/Hr

<0.0010A/Hr

Stray Light

<0.1%T at 340 nm and 400 nm

<0.05%T at 340 nm and 400 nm

Baseline Flatness

<0.003A

±0.005A

 

Display

5-inch diagonal, 32-bit color display, 800 × 480 pixels

7-inch color touchscreen, fixed, high definition, 800 × 1280 pixels

7-inch color touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 × 1280 pixels

Keypad

Tactile rubber 23 keys with numeric keypad

Touchscreen

  • Sample Compartment
  • Accessible from top, front, or side
  • All platforms can accommodate 100 mm cells
  • Available accessory for test tubes up to 25 mm diameter and 150 mm height
  • Removable, washable sample compartment liner with magnetic placement and hold-down

Accommodates (optional):

  • 8-position cell changer
  • 4-position cell changer (long path cells)
  • Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)
  • Sipper accessory

Printer

Snap-on printer available

  • Connectivity
  • USB-A on front face supports flash memory devices for method and data storage
  • USB-B on side supports connection to a Windows computer running optional remote control software; export data to PC via USB
  • Single USB-A supports flash memory devices for method and data storage
  • Duplex USB-A supports connection to a Windows computer running optional remote control software, keyboard, mouse
  • Export data to network or PC via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
  • Print via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi

Languages

English (Available soon: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai)

Power Requirements

External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100–240 volts, 50–60 Hz.

Dimensions (W × D × H)

35.5 × 38.5 × 19.5 cm (14.0” × 15.2” × 7.7”)

Weight

7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

Warranty

2 years standard with 1-year extension upon registration of the instrument with Thermo Fisher Scientific within 6 months of purchase

  1. Continuous light source, no stand-by mode.
  2. Measured at 1.0A at 546 nm.
  3. RMS at 500 nm. 60 consecutive measurements. 
  4. At 500 nm after warmup. 2 hrs GENESYS 30, 1 hr all others.

GENESYS UV-Vis Spectrophotometer ordering information

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.