Molecular Devices SpectraMax ABS Plus Absorbance Microplate Reader
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The SpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus absorbance microplate readers provide the flexibility, sensitivity, and convenience for a wide range of assays such as ELISAs, microbial growth, and protein quantitation. Both readers feature an 8-channel read head for fast reads and a subset feature, the temperature independent Path Check sensor that automatically normalizes and ensures accurate absorbance values by detecting pipetting errors. Combined with a wide application base, industry leading SoftMax Pro Software and validation tools, these readers fit in every lab and every budget.
Eliminate filters.
Eliminate the need for purchasing and changing out filters with a monochromator-based wavelength selection for visible and UV-visible absorbance.
Get consistent results.
Mix samples thoroughly in microplate wells with user-programmable Auto mix feature and monitor temperature-sensitive reactions with consistent temperature regulation from ambient to 45C.
Integrate with ease.
Measure micro-volumes: Compatible with the Spectra Drop Micro-Volume Microplate, enabling high-throughput measurement of low volumes (<5um) ideal for DNA, RNA and protein quantification.
Features:
Pipetting errors eliminated.
This reader utilizes Molecular Devices' temperature independent Path Check Sensor technology to measure the depth (optical pathlength) of samples in a microplate. It also allows for the elimination of standard curves.
Eight-channel optics
The optical design of the reader enables simultaneous detection of 8 wells. The eight-channel system delivers both precision and speed across the microplate.
Flexibility to read a variety of plate formats.
SpectraMax Absorbance Microplate Readers can run both cuvette-based and microplate reader applications on the same instrument. Read one sample or up to 384 in a single plate read using any standard cuvette, or 96- or 384-well microplate.
Optimized optical path.
The readers unique quartz fiber optic system minimizes stray light for precise readings across a microplate. The spectral resolution ensures accuracy of DNA absorbance measurements.
Dual wavelength reads.
The reader delivers high performance with round-bottom, flat-bottom or half-area well plates. Dual wavelength readings report the actual absorbance at each wavelength making data analysis convenient.
Validation made easy.
Verify the accuracy of your absorbance measurements with the SpectraTest ABS1 Absorbance Validation Plate, using NIST-traceable standards. Testing can be done in your own lab, on your own schedule.
Applications of SpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus Absorbance ELISA Microplate Readers
Absorbance
Cell Health
Cell Viability, Cell Proliferation, Cytotoxicity Assays (MTT, XTT, MTS)
DNA/RNA Quantitation
ELISA
Endotoxin assays
Enzyme kinetics, bacterial / microbial growth
Micro-volume Applications
Microbiology and Contaminant
Nucleic Acid (DNA/RNA) Quantitation and Analysis
Optical density measurements using Path Check Technology
Protein Detection, Quantitation and Analysis
Protein Quantitation (BCA, Bradford, Lowry assays)
Plate stacker and robot integration
The SpectraMax ABS readers can be integrated with Molecular Devices StakMax Microplate Stacker within minutes and begin reading microplates with seven mouse clicks. For a higher degree of automation, the Automation Vendor Partners Program has streamlined the integration of our microplate reader systems with all leading partner robots. The out-of-the-box automation solution saves up-front integration time and resources.
Manufacturer's Specifications:
SpectraMax ABS/ABS PLUS Microplate Readers
Light source: Xenon flash lamp (5 Watts)
Average lamp lifetime: 1 billion flashes
Illumination: Top down
Photodetectors: Silicon Photodiode
Plate shaking: Linear
Photometric performance
Wavelength range: 190 nm 1000 nm
Wavelength selection: Monochromator, tunable in 1.0 nm increments
Wavelength bandwidth: 2 nm
Wavelength accuracy: 1.0 nm
Wavelength repeatability: 0.2 nm
Stray light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm
Photometric range: 0.000 OD 4.000 OD
Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD
Photometric accuracy: (microplate) < 0.006 OD 1.0%, 03 OD.
Photometric accuracy: (cuvette) < 0.005 OD 1.0%, 03 OD.
Photometric precision: < 0.003 OD 1.0%, 03 OD.
Read times: (kinetic interval for 96-well plate) 5 seconds.
Temperature range: 5C above ambient to 45C
Temperature uniformity: (microplate) 0.75C at 37C
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