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UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

Full Range of Supported Parameters

The DR6000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer is built for precise water and wastewater testing. It includes over 250 pre-programmed methods and uses UV and visible light to measure a wide range of parameters.

See the list of supported methods and measurement capabilities for the DR6000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.

ParameterRangeTNT Plus Test
Alachlor0.1 to 0.5 ppb, threshold 
Alkalinity, Total25 to 400 mg/L
Aluminum0.002 to 0.800 mg/L
Ammonia, Nitrogen0.015 to 50.0mg/L
Arsenic0.020 to 0.200 mg/L 
Atrazine0.5 to 3.0 ppb, threshold 
Barium2 to 100 mg/L 
Benzotiazole1.0 to 16.0 mg/L 
Boron0.2 to 14.0 mg/L 
Bromine0.05 to 4.50 mg/L 
Cadmium.7 μg/L to 0.30 mg/L
Carbohydrazide5 to 600 μg/L 
Chloramine, Mono0.04 to 10.0 mg/L 
Chloride0.1 to 25.0 mg/L 
Chlorine Dioxide0.01 to 1000 mg/L 
ParameterRangeTNT Plus Test
Lead3 μg/L to 2.0 mg/L
Manganese0.006 to 20.0 mg/L 
Mercury0,1 to 2.5 μg/L 
Methylethylketoxime (MEK0)15 to 1000 μg/L 
Molybdenum, Molybdate0.02 to 40.0 mg/L 
Nickel0.006 to 6.0 mg/L
Nitrate, Nitrogen0.01 to 35 mg/L
Nitrite, Nitrogen0.002 to 250 mg/L
Nitrogen, Simplified Total Kjeldhal0 to 16 mg/L
Nitrogen, Total0.5 to 150 mg/L
Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl1 to 150 mg/L 
Nitrogen, Total, Inorganic0.2 to 25.0 mg/L 
Ozone0.01 to 1.50 mg/L 
PCB (Polychlorinated biphenyls)1 to 50 ppm, threshold 
Phenols0.002 to 0.200 mg/L 
Chlorine, Free0.02 to 10.0 mg/L
Chlorine, Total2 µg/L to 10.0 mg/L
Chromium, Hexavalent0.010 to 1.00 mg/L
Chromium, Total0.01 to 0.70 mg/L
Cobalt0.01 to 2.00 mg/L
Color3 to 500 units
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)0.7 to 15,000 mg/L
Copper1 µg/L to 8.0 mg/L
Cyanide0.002 to 0.240 mg/L
Cyanuric Acid5 to 50 mg/L
DEHA (Diethylhydroxylamine)3 to 450 µg/L
Dissolved Oxygen6 µg/L to 40 mg/L
Erythorbic Acid (Isoascorbic acid)13 to 1500 µg/L
Fluoride0.02 to 2.00 mg/L
Formaldehyde3 to 500 µg/L
Hardness, Total (Ca and Mg as CaCO₃)4 µg/L to 4.00 mg/L
Hydrazine4 to 600 µg/L
Hydroquinone9 to 1000 µg/L
Iodine0.07 to 7.00 mg/L
Iron, Ferrous0.02 to 3.00 mg/L
Iron, Total0.009 to 6.0 mg/L
Phosphonates0.02 to 125.0 mg/L
Phosphorus, Acid Hydrolyzable0.06 to 100.0 mg/L
Phosphorus, Reactive (Orthophosphate)19 µg/L to 100.0 mg/L
Phosphorus, Total0.06 to 100.0 mg/L
Potassium0.1 to 7.0 mg/L
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds0.2 to 5.0 mg/L
Selenium0.01 to 1.00 mg/L
Silica3 µg/L to 100 mg/L
Silver0.005 to 0.700 mg/L
Sulfate2 to 900 mg/L
Sulfide5 to 800 µg/L
Surfactants, Anionic0.002 to 0.275 mg/L
Suspended Solids5 to 750 mg/L
Tannin and Lignin0.1 to 9.0 mg/L
TOC (Total Organic Carbon)0.3 to 700 mg/L
Tolyltriazole1.0 to 20.0 mg/L
Toxicity0 to 100% Inhibition
TTHM (Trihalomethanes, Total)10 to 600 µg/L
TPH (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons)2 to 200 ppm, threshold
Volatile Acids27 to 2800 mg/L
Zinc0.01 to 3.00 mg/L
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Key Benefits of our DR6000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

The DR6000 is built to support demanding water testing workflows with built-in quality checks, automation features, and a broad range of supported methods. It helps labs work efficiently while maintaining consistent, accurate results.

 
 

Extensive Method Library

Includes over 250 pre-programmed methods for water analysis across the UV and visible spectrum.

Built-in Quality Assurance

Provides integrated tools to help schedule, document, and verify quality checks.

High Volume Ready

Supports optional carousel and sipper module to streamline workflows for high-volume testing environments.

Error Prevention

Uses RFID to manage calibration and reagent data and reduce manual input.

Guided Testing

Offers step by step instructions and automatic outlier detection to support repeatable results.

Future Ready Design

Designed to meet current testing needs and adapt to future lab requirements.

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DR6000 UV-Vis Laboratory Spectrophotometer

The DR6000 is designed to align with routine lab operations, supporting consistent testing and data handling across a range of applications.

Use in the Lab:

  • Automated sample handling 
  • Built-in quality control tools
  • Guided testing with TNTplus
  • Data export and connectivity options

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The Complete Solution: Built for TNTplus Reagents

TNTplus reagents are designed to work with the DR6000 to support consistent, guided testing and simplified quality control.

TNTplus Features:

  • No reagent blank required
  • RFID and barcode enabled vials
  • Optical design for consistent readings
  • Lot-specific calibration data

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Using the DR6000

Learn how the DR6000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer and TNTplus® vials work together to automate testing, improve accuracy, and support compliance in water analysis.

Reagents in Action

See how TNTplus® reagents support consistent, high-quality testing with the DR6000 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer through pre-dosed chemistry and streamlined workflows.


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