UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

UV-1900i

The UV-1900i is an instrument used to investigate the light wavelengths absorbed by substances in a sample by exposing the sample to light and detecting the transmitted or reflected light. It is used for component analysis in chemical verification applications, and for R&D or quality control applications in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals and food.

Designed to be Easy to Use and Operate

While still retaining the high specifications of previous models, the UV-1900i features a front control panel layout that is ergonomically designed to allow users to control the instrument as easily as possible and a user interface that provides immediate easy visibility and usability thanks to the color touch panel. As a result, even inexperienced users can perform analysis work with confidence.

Form Follows Function

The styling adopts gently sweeping curves and minimal protrusions, which eases cleaning of the instrument. The sample introduction unit and control panel are both positioned on the side facing the user to ensure that analysis work can be performed smoothly. This is a general-purpose model designed to be used in a wide variety of fields by users ranging from novices to experts. As a result, a smooth, round design aesthetic was chosen to make the instrument easy to handle and friendly-looking.

Analysis Easy to Perform in any Posture

The control panel is positioned so that it is easy to see and operate regardless of the user’s posture when they operate the instrument. A stylus is included on the front of the instrument, so touch panel operations can be performed using either a finger or the stylus.

Instrument Status and Operating Procedures are Visible at a Glance

Control screens are designed with large, easy-to-understand icons that are consistent across all control screens. Only the information required for each phase of the workflow is displayed, so there is no doubt about the operation. Users can intuitively understand the information and functions displayed on the screens and quickly master operations.

Operating the Instrument is Not the User’s Objective

The objective of users is not to “use the instrument,” but rather to “obtain the desired results” using the instrument. Therefore, we are constantly asking ourselves how we can link functionality directly to a user’s thoughts regardless of the limitations of the control screens so that they can operate the instrument as naturally as moving their arms and legs (Takegawa).

Ryusuke Watanabe, UI Designer
Ryo Takegawa, UI Designer
Masakuni Tachi, Product Designer

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
UV-1900i

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Award Received: Red Dot Award 2019 : Product Design

January 17,2020