The NS1000-C is the standard-size cuvette consumable for the Accuris SmartDrop nano-spectrophotometer family (NS1000 L, NS1010 X, NS1020 XF) — sold as pack of 2 cuvettes. The SmartDrop chassis includes a dedicated cuvette port alongside its quartz pedestal sample-deposition surface; per the NS1000 brochure, the cuvette port supports OD600 bacterial-density readings and other standard cuvette-format absorbance measurements that complement the pedestal's sub-microliter nano-volume measurement workflow.
Key Specifications
| SKU | NS1000-C |
| Type | Standard-size cuvettes for SmartDrop cuvette port |
| Pack quantity | 2 cuvettes |
| Compatible chassis | NS1000 SmartDrop L, NS1010 SmartDrop X, NS1020 SmartDrop XF (and -E voltage variants) |
| Workflow context | Cuvette-port absorbance measurements (OD600 bacterial density, standard absorbance assays) |
| Cuvette format | Standard size (matched to the SmartDrop cuvette port specifications) |
| List price | $62 (pack of 2) |
Compatibility & When to Order This SKU
Cuvette consumable — SmartDrop chassis only. Order this SKU when:
- Replacement — original SmartDrop-supplied cuvettes are scratched, contaminated with sample residue resistant to cleaning, or have reached service life from extended use
- Spare-rotation for heavy-use OD600 workflows — labs running daily bacterial-density measurements benefit from spare cuvettes for swap-in if the primary cuvette is being cleaned or contaminated
- Multi-chassis facilities — facilities running multiple SmartDrop chassis maintain spare-cuvette inventory for fleet maintenance
- Multi-buffer / multi-condition workflows — labs running OD600 measurements across multiple culture conditions benefit from dedicated cuvettes per condition to prevent cross-contamination between cultures
SmartDrop Dual-Design Architecture — Pedestal vs Cuvette Port
The SmartDrop family chassis supports two distinct measurement workflows on the same instrument:
| Workflow | Sample format | Volume | Use case |
| Quartz pedestal | Sub-microliter droplet directly on pedestal | 1–2 µL typical | DNA / RNA / protein quantification (260/280/230 nm absorbance) |
| Cuvette port (this SKU's workflow) | Standard cuvette | ~1–3 mL typical | OD600 bacterial density, standard absorbance assays requiring cuvette-format sample |
The cuvette port is a chassis-included feature — operators can switch between pedestal and cuvette workflows per measurement need without instrument reconfiguration. The NS1000-C provides spare / replacement cuvettes for the cuvette-port workflow.
Application Profile
OD600 bacterial-density measurement — the workhorse cuvette-port application. Per NS1000 brochure: *"For OD600 readings, each model includes a cuvette port."* Bacterial-culture growth-curve measurements, sub-culture density verification, and bioreactor cell-density tracking workflows all use the OD600 cuvette workflow.
Standard absorbance assays at cuvette volumes — assays where the sample volume is sufficient for cuvette-format measurement (vs sub-microliter pedestal) benefit from the cuvette-port workflow's higher-volume sample integration (averaged path-length statistics).
Replacement consumable for heavy-use SmartDrop workflows — labs running daily OD600 or cuvette-format absorbance measurements consume cuvette service life faster than occasional-use labs.
Spare-rotation for multi-condition workflows — labs running OD600 across multiple culture conditions benefit from dedicated cuvettes per condition.
Multi-chassis facility inventory — sequencing cores, microbiology labs, and bioprocess R&D facilities running multiple SmartDrop chassis maintain centralized spare-cuvette stock.
Ordering & Configuration
Cuvette cleaning / handling. Standard cuvette-cleaning practices apply — DI water rinse between samples, ethanol or appropriate solvent for residue cleaning, careful handling to avoid scratching the optical surfaces. Confirm specific cleaning protocol with SmartDrop technical documentation.
Pair with cuvette-port workflow consumables. OD600 bacterial-density workflows require operator-supplied culture media, blanking buffer (typically the culture medium itself or sterile saline), and the bacterial sample. The cuvette is the reusable measurement vessel.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing (NS1000 / NS1010 / NS1020 in inventory), workflow OD600 / cuvette-format absorbance throughput, replacement vs spare-stock intent, cuvette-quantity needs, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard consumable terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris SmartDrop family — chassis and cuvette-port consumable:
- NS1000 — SmartDrop L (entry tier)
- NS1010 — SmartDrop X (mid tier)
- NS1020 — SmartDrop XF (top tier with fluorescence)
- NS1000-C (this product) — Spare / replacement standard-size cuvettes (pack of 2, $62)
- NS1000-RS — Pedestal reconditioning solution (sister maintenance-cycle accessory)
The cuvette-port workflow is chassis-included across the SmartDrop family; this SKU provides spare cuvettes for the cuvette-format measurement workflow.
