qpod 3
Discover the qpod 3: a temperature-controlled cuvette holder designed for laser absorbance or fluorescence spectroscopy. It offers precise control from 0°C to 110°C and built-in stirring, and four optical ports. Its enclosed inner chamber and standard 905 SMA connection make it easy to integrate into most laser spectroscopy setups. With an integrated air-cooling fan, it requires no water cooling. Plus, with no external controller it makes a great fit for space-conscious labs.
Absorbance, Absorbance (laser), Fluorescence, Fluorescence (laser), RamanThe qPod 3 is an innovative, air-cooled, temperature-controlled cuvette holder designed for fiber optic spectroscopy. It features four optical ports, each positioned at a 90° beam path from the others, housed within a self-enclosed, light-tight chamber. External laser lens apparatuses can be attached to the enclosure, with lenses designed to connect to fiber optic spectroscopy instruments via standard 905 SMA connections. Available lens options include an absorption pack, a fluorescence pack, or a multipack containing both.
Despite being air-cooled, the qPod 3 delivers performance comparable to water-cooled models, maintaining precise temperatures from 0 °C to 110 °C. It uses thermoelectric temperature control with forced-air heat dissipation, eliminating the need for a water bath.
For enhanced cooling, the qPod 3 includes built-in water-cooling capabilities. While it ships as an air-cooled unit, users can extend the cooling range to approximately -35 °C by connecting an external water circulator—available at purchase or as a later upgrade. Like all Quantum Northwest sample holders, the qpod provides unsurpassed temperature control, ensuring stable hold temperatures within a fraction of a degree.
In redesigning the qPod 3, we not only eliminated the need for a water bath but also removed the external TC-1 Temperature Controller. All essential temperature control electronics have been miniaturized and integrated into the base of the holder, making the qPod 3 a fully self-contained system. It operates via Q-Blue, the included control software, which offers the same functionality as the TC-1 and T-App software used with other Quantum Northwest holders. This innovation gives the qPod 3 the smallest footprint of any holder in our lineup.
The qPod 3 comes in one standard model that mounts easily to both imperial and metric optical breadboards. The available configurations differ only in the included lens package—absorption, fluorescence, or a multipack containing both. If you’re unsure whether the qPod 3 suits your application or have specific requirements, contact us for guidance or to explore customization options.
With its compact all-in-one design, innovative air cooling, and light-tight enclosure, the qPod 3 delivers precise temperature control for high-performance fiber optic spectroscopy.
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Number of samples controlled | 1 Cuvette |
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Designed usage | Absorbance (laser), Fluorescence (laser), Raman |
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Sample container size | Standard cuvette 12.5 mm x 12.5 mm (outside) |
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Optical ports per cuvette | 4 |
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Optical port dimensions | 10 mm diameter round |
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Built-in optical slit holders | 4 per cuvette |
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Cuvette z-height | 15 mm |
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Windowed jacket or vest available | Not Applicable |
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Method of heat dissipation | Air Circulation (Optional Water Circulation) |
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Programable temperature range |
-40 to 110°C |
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*Temperature range |
0 to 110°C |
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Extended temperature options available | Yes, Only Low Temp option with Bath 10 |
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**(Extended) Programable temperature range | -40°C to 110°C |
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**(Extended) Temperature range | -35°C to 110°C |
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Thermistor probes accepted | Probe/10k |
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Magnetic stirring motor type | Stepper |
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Default stirring speed | 1200 rpm |
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Stirring speed range | 1-2500 rpm |
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Stirring speed range (Best performance) | 60-1800 rpm |
*The holder's temperature performance depends on the operating environment and setup conditions, which must support proper heat dissipation and condensation reduction. While the listed temperatures are consistently achieved during testing, they are not guaranteed in all environments or setups. Meeting the ideal setup conditions outlined in the product's manual is necessary to achieve specific temperature stages.
**The extended range applies only when all corresponding High or Low customization options are implemented. The higher limit is extended by the High Limit package option, and the lower limit is extended by the Low Limit package option.
Included
Optional
12V power adapter
Q-Blue program for temperature control
tool kit with hex screwdriver plus window covers
removable lid to cover cuvette
cap for cuvette quick access
optical slits (SLITS 40)
Tubing for dry gas
NIST-traceable calibration and performance data
Equipment Cables
Magnetic stir bar (qty 1)
QFH3
QMP3
QIL3-UV
QCL3-UV
CAL/Single
ADAPT/Abs/5mm
ADAPT/Abs/2mm
ADAPT/Abs/1mm
ADAPT/Abs/0.5mm
Probe/10k
Water Circulator System (BATH 10)
12V power adapter
Included
Q-Blue program for temperature control
Included
tool kit with hex screwdriver plus window covers
Included
removable lid to cover cuvette
Included
cap for cuvette quick access
Included
optical slits (SLITS 40)
Included
Tubing for dry gas
Included
NIST-traceable calibration and performance data
Included
Equipment Cables
Included
Magnetic stir bar (qty 1)
Included
QFH3
Optional
QMP3
Optional
QIL3-UV
Optional
QCL3-UV
Optional
CAL/Single
Optional
ADAPT/Abs/5mm
Optional
ADAPT/Abs/2mm
Optional
ADAPT/Abs/1mm
Optional
ADAPT/Abs/0.5mm
Optional
Probe/10k
Optional
Water Circulator System (BATH 10)
Optional
Manufacture
Model
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qpod 3/MP
None
qpod 3/FL
None
qpod 3/ABS
None
qpod 3
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