Automation of Hitachi U-2000 Spectrophotometer with Computer
Author Information
Author(s): K. Senthil Kumar, B. S. Lakshmi, Gautam Pennathur
Primary Institution: Sub-DIC Biotechnology Information Services, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Madras, India
Conclusion
The interfacing of the Hitachi U-2000 spectrophotometer with a computer achieved an efficiency of 82%.
Supporting Evidence
- The interfacing allows easy calculations for special data like measuring spectral area and rate of reactions.
- The efficiency of the interface was calculated to be 82%.
- The components used for the interfacing are readily available in the market.
Takeaway
This study shows how to connect a spectrophotometer to a computer so that it can easily send and receive data, making it faster and more efficient.
Methodology
The study involved designing hardware and writing software in C to interface the Hitachi U-2000 spectrophotometer with an IBM compatible computer.
Limitations
The spectrophotometer lacks sophisticated microprocessor functions, which limits the ability for software handshaking.
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