PhotoChip LED Photoreactor

PhotoChip is the Uniqsis LED photoreactor for glass static mixing reactor blocks.

Simple to use, powerful and effective, the PHOTOCHIP provides an attractive and flexible solution for performing photochemistry with the benefits of both temperature control and efficient mixing in glass mixer/reactor blocks (‘chips’).

PHOTOCHIP is a compact LED photoreactor module that is compatible with all Uniqsis GLASS STATIC MIXER reactor blocks (GSMs).
Based upon the COLD CHIP temperature controlled GSM reactor module, it can accommodate either 1 x LARGE format or 2 x COMPACT format Uniqsis GSMs with total volumes from 0.27 mL – 20 mL.

Power

The high power LED lamp unit uses single LEDs with a total power rating of either 150 W or, optionally, 180 W (150 W version shown). Both versions are available in a wide range of wavelengths (365 nm, 385 nm, 405 nm, 420 nm, 455 nm or 525 nm) and are powered by variable intensity power supplies.

Temperature Control

The high power LEDs require liquid cooling and, where the reaction temperature is close to room temperature, either a water supply, or a recirculator can be used to control both the reactor and LED temperatures by connecting the respective cooling circuits in series. The aluminium spacer block has integrated cooling channels for optimum temperature regulation.

Safety

The PHOTOCHIP lamp unit is fitted with an interlock which prevents exposure to high intensity light by cutting power to the LEDs if any attempt is made to remove the light unit whilst switched ‘on’. A thermal switch protects the LEDs against overheating if cooling is not connected.

Utilising the same aluminium spacer block, the PHOTOCHIP LED lamp unit also fits onto the POLAR BEAR Plus GSM.