The Thermo Scientific™ Evolution™ UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Series is designed to provide laboratories with a versatile and high-performance platform for UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis, supporting applications ranging from routine quality control to regulated pharmaceutical testing and advanced research.

The series includes three core instruments—Evolution™ One, Evolution™ One Plus, and Evolution™ Pro—each offering increasing analytical capability, automation options, and regulatory compliance features. All instruments feature double-beam optical geometry, ensuring excellent photometric stability and reproducibility across a wide measurement range.

A xenon flash lamp light source eliminates warm-up time and allows instant measurements while providing long lamp lifetime and stable performance. With a wavelength range of 190–1100 nm, the Evolution series enables accurate absorbance, transmittance, and concentration measurements for a wide range of analytical assays.

Each system is operated using Thermo Scientific™ INSIGHT™ Pro software, an intuitive platform designed to simplify experiment setup, automate workflows, and ensure accurate and reproducible results. Combined with a wide selection of accessories—including temperature-controlled sample holders, automated sample changers, autosippers, and solid sample accessories—the Evolution series provides laboratories with a flexible solution for diverse analytical workflows.

Key Features

• Double-beam optical design for superior stability and accuracy
• Wide wavelength range: 190 – 1100 nm
• Xenon flash lamp with no warm-up time
• Fast scanning speeds up to 6000 nm/min
• Selectable spectral bandwidth options for precise spectral analysis
• Advanced INSIGHT™ Pro software for instrument control and data processing
• Wide range of sampling accessories including temperature control, sample changers, and solid sample measurement devices
• Designed for routine analysis, pharmaceutical compliance, and advanced research

INSIGHT™ Pro Software

The Evolution series operates using INSIGHT™ Pro software, which simplifies spectroscopic analysis while providing powerful workflow management and data processing tools.

Key features include:

• Customizable home screen for improved navigation
• Workbook tools for experiment organization and result tracking
• CUE scripting for creating customized workflows and simplified user interfaces
• Guided step-by-step workflows that minimize operator errors
• Advanced reporting and data visualization tools

The software platform can be continuously updated, ensuring that the instrument remains aligned with evolving laboratory requirements and regulatory standards.

Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity

For laboratories operating in regulated environments, INSIGHT™ Pro Security Software provides tools that support compliance with US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, including:

• Controlled user account access
• Electronic signatures and secure audit trails
• Centralized database storage for electronic records

The Evolution series also supports USP, EP, and JP pharmacopeia requirements, with instrument qualification tools including IQ/OQ verification methods for validating instrument performance.

Optimized Instrument Performance

Advanced optical engineering ensures reliable measurement performance across a wide range of analytical applications.

Performance highlights include:

• Precision monochromator drive for accurate wavelength control
• Dual silicon photodiode detectors for stable signal detection
• Low stray light and wide photometric range for accurate measurements across high and low absorbance samples
• High-speed spectral scanning for rapid data acquisition

Accessory Options

The Evolution spectrophotometer series supports a comprehensive range of accessories, allowing laboratories to configure the instrument according to their analytical needs.

Available accessories include:

• Peltier temperature-controlled single-cell holders
• Smart 8-cell Peltier temperature control systems
• Automated sample changers and autosippers for high-throughput measurements
• Solid sample holders and fiber optic probes

These accessories integrate seamlessly with INSIGHT Pro software for full experimental control.

Typical Applications

The Evolution series is widely used in:

• Pharmaceutical quality control and regulatory analysis
• Biotechnology and life sciences research
• Environmental and water testing
• Food and beverage quality analysis
• Chemical and materials analysis
• Academic and teaching laboratories

Technical Specifications (Typical)

Ordering Information

The Evolution UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Series is available in multiple configurations designed for different analytical environments, including pharmaceutical compliance bundles and validation packages.

Additional accessories and validation kits are available to support specialized applications and regulatory requirements.

The Thermo Scientific™ Evolution™ UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Series provides laboratories with a scalable and powerful spectroscopic platform capable of supporting routine analytical testing, pharmaceutical compliance workflows, and advanced research applications. With robust optical performance, intuitive INSIGHT™ Pro software, and a wide selection of accessories and validated configurations, the Evolution One, Evolution One Plus, and Evolution Pro instruments deliver reliable results while adapting to the evolving needs of modern analytical laboratories.