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Up for auction is a Wyatt Technology OPTILAB DSP Interferometric Refractometer, a high-precision detector commonly paired with HPLC, GPC/SEC, and light-scattering systems for polymer, protein, and macromolecule characterization.
What’s visible in the photos:
- Front panel: Digital display, numeric keypad, and function buttons including Zero, Start, Temp Set, Laser, Mode, etc.
- Rear panel:
- Manufacturer tag reading Wyatt Technology, Santa Barbara, CA
- Model number label (partially visible)
- Power inlet with ON/OFF rocker switch
- Fan/vent with dust filter
- Fluid connections (tubing attached)
- Multi-pin communication ports
- Top and sides: Blue metal housing with moderate wear, scratches, and legacy labeling.
Condition
- UNTESTED. This unit has not been powered on or evaluated.
- AS-IS / WHERE-IS, with no guarantees on performance or completeness.
- Tubing shows age discoloration; unit appears intact but dusty from storage.
- Only items shown in photos are included.
🔧 Alternate Uses
Even without guaranteed functionality, this refractometer is extremely useful to several audiences:
1. Laboratory & Academic Use
- Training instrument for chromatography students learning detector principles.
- Demonstrator for interferometric refractive-index measurement concepts.
- Spare-parts donor for labs still using legacy Wyatt systems.
2. Engineering & Maker Use
- Good candidate for sensor-teardown projects (optical bench, laser module, temperature-control block).
- Could be repurposed as a temperature-stable optics platform.
- Internal components useful for custom fluidics, pump, or optical-feedback experiments.
3. Creative / Technical Repurposing
- Convert into a science-themed display, educational demo box, or museum piece.
- Use the housing for custom electronics or precision-measurement prototypes.
Removal / Shipping Options:
The buyer is responsible for all packing, shipping, and transportation arrangements. The surplus office does not ship items.
Local Pickup:
Pickup by buyer or authorized third party is permitted.
Local Packing & Shipping Vendors (Buyer Must Coordinate Directly):
You may contact either of the following local pack-and-ship providers:
UPS Store – Clemson, SC
📍 387 College Ave, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-653-1631
(They pack, palletize, and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)
PakMail – Seneca, SC
📍 702 B By Pass 123, Seneca, SC 29678
📞 864-888-1400
(Offers packing, freight shipping, and pickup coordination.)
Note: The university will release the item to UPS Store or PakMail once the buyer provides written authorization. All packing, transport, and shipping costs are paid by the buyer.
Inspection of Auction items by appointment only.
Clemson University may require a bid deposit.
PayMac handles all payments for Clemson University.
Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award.
Clemson University will charge a sales tax of 7%. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding.
A Buyers Premium of 10.5% may be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections.
All sales are final. Public Processing will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.
Pick-up hours, by appointment only, are normally Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST except for university holidays or noted otherwise. Most surplus property is located at Clemson University Surplus and Receiving 108 Perimeter Rd Clemson SC 29634 but some items may be at other university locations across the state of South Carolina.