Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
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Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate readers are a type of spectrophotometer designed specifically for analyzing multiple samples in multi-well plates.
The readers detect light signals that result from biological, chemical, biochemical, or physical reactions. The signals are produced by, converted by, or transmitted through the samples and are measured by a detector. The detectors are usually photomultiplier tubes (PMT), which convert the released photons into electricity. The current is quantified by the reader’s software to produce the numerical result.
In some cases, samples are first excited by exposure to light of specific wavelengths. Filters or monochromators are used to select or restrict the wavelengths needed for emission or detection.
Single-mode microplate readers commonly measure absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence. Multi-mode plate readers may measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with options for fluorescence polarization (FP). They may also include lasers for time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), TR-FRET, Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (ALPHA), and cell imaging.
Features may include:
- Monochromator- or filter-based wavelength selection
- Visible only or UV/Vis spectrum, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for simultaneous assays
- Temperature and CO2/O2controls
- Modular design for adding functionality
Microplate readers are used for high-throughput screening (HTS), biomarker assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetics, ELISA assays, homogeneous time resolved fluorescence (HTRF) for measuring cytokines, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and other techniques.
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Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ FC Microplate Photometer
Multiskan FC microplate photometer is a reliable instrument for a wide variety of research and routine applications. It reads 96- and 384-well plates and is equipped with shaking and incubation capabilities for temperature critical assays. It can be used as a stand-alone instrument or under PC control with intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt™ software.
Product Line | Multiskan |
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Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer
Thermo Scientific Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer is an easy to use instrument for photometric and turbidimetric applications, especially for DNA, RNA and protein analyses, including endpoint, kinetic, and spectral assays. Results are shown on Multiskan SkyHigh models with a large high-resolution touch screen. SkanIt Software is a powerful tool to address the challenging applications.
Height (Metric) | 26.5 cm |
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Depth (English) | 17.5 in. |
Width (English) | 11.6 in. |
Spectral Scanning Speed | 10 sec. from 200 to 1000 nm |
Shaking | Linear |
Software Language Versions | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese |
Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp |
Width (Metric) | 29.5 cm |
Linearity | 0 to 2.5 Abs, 2% at 450 nm |
Depth (Metric) | 44.5 cm |
Bandwidth | <2.5 nm |
Measurement Speed | 96 wells: 6 sec., 384 wells: 10 sec. |
Weight (English) | 23.8 lb. |
Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
Accuracy (Photometric) | 1.0% + 0.003 Abs (0 to 2.0 Abs), 2.0% (2.0 to 2.5 Abs) at 450 nm |
Wavelength Range | 200 to 1000 nm |
Weight (Metric) | 10.8 kg |
Resolution | 1 nm |
Height (English) | 10.4 in. |
Product Line | Multiskan |
Plate Type | 6, 48, 96, and 384-well Plates, μDrop Plates |
Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
The Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan FL is a compact and robust microplate fluorometer and luminometer, offering simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency of workflows.
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader
Analyze a variety of samples with five measurement technologies, including absorbance (UV-Vis), fluorescence intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen / AlphaLISA and TRF.
Height (Metric) | 51 cm |
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Measurement Type | Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra |
Depth (English) | 23 in. |
Width (English) | 21 in. |
Shaking | Orbital |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
Software Language Versions | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japansese, Chinese and Russian |
Read-out Range | 0 to 6 Abs |
Incubator Temperature | 45°C |
Width (Metric) | 53 cm |
Detector Type | Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) |
Depth (Metric) | 58 cm |
Compatibility | Robot |
Height (English) | 20 in. |
Product Line | Varioskan |
Plate Type | 6 to 1536-well Plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well Plates) |
Thermo Scientific™ Accessories for Luminoskan™ Ascent Microplate Luminometer
Run a variety of luminometric research applications with this compact, robust instrument certified as DLR-Ready.
Software Type | PC Software |
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Product Line | Luminoskan |
Biochrom EZ Read 400 Microplate Reader
EZ Read 400 Microplate Readers with Galapagos for EZ Read Software.
Detector Type | Single Channel Silicon Photodiode |
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Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A |
Accuracy | 0.5% at 1.0 OD (at 450 nm) |
Precision | 0.25% at 1.0 O.D. (at 450 nm) |
Linearity | 0.25% and 0.0025 O.D. from 0.1 to 2.5 O.D. (at 492 nm) |
Software Type | Galapagos Software |
Measurement Speed | 25 sec. |
Wavelength Selection | Filters |
Light Source | Tungsten Halogen Lamp |
Wavelength Range | 400 to 750 nm |
Weight (Metric) | 6.6 kg |
Plate Type | 96-well Plates |
Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader, IVD
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The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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Reading Options | Endpoint, Kinetic, Well-area Scanning |
Shaking | Linear (except NB configurations) |
Product Type | Microplate Reader |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Bandwidth | 10 nm |
Software Type | Gen5 Data Analysis Software, Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option) |
Weight (English) | 18.5 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
For Use With (Application) | Measuring absorbance in microplate-based assays |
Light Source | Tungsten Halogen Lamp |
Interface | USB |
Weight (Metric) | 8 kg |
Agilent BioTek Synergy LX Multi-Mode Reader
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The BioTek Synergy LX multi-mode reader automates many common microplate assays. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Thermo Scientific™ Accessories for Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
Perform a range of fluorometric and luminometric research applications with Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL, offering fast read speed and top/bottom plate reading.
Thermo Scientific™ Integrated Gas Module for Varioskan™ LUX
Control O2 and CO2 levels with this optional, integrated gas module for the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader.
CO2 Concentration Stability | ±0.3% at 5% CO2 |
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For Use With (Equipment) | Varioskan LUX |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
O2 Concentration Range | 1 to 21% |
CO2 Concentration Range | 0.1 to 15% |
Thermo Scientific™ Filters and Accessories for Thermo Scientific Multiskan™ FC Microplate Readers
Multiskan™ FC microplate photometers can be equipped with wide range of additional filters to expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
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For Use With (Equipment) | Multiskan FC |
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Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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Accuracy | ±2 nm |
Measurement Speed | 96 wells: 8 sec., 384 wells: 14 sec. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
For Use With (Application) | Nucleic acid and protein quantification to ELISA and microbial growth assays |
Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp |
Hertz | 50/60 Hz |
Wavelength Range | 200 to 999 nm, 1 nm increments |
Height (English) | 22 in. |
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, IVD
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.