
Detection Modes
Multi-Mode
Absorbance
Fluorescence Intensity
Fluorescence Polarization
TRF /
TR-FRET
Luminescence
AlphaTechnologies
Nephelometry
Categories
Monochromator
High-Throughput Screening
Life Science Applications
Research Applications
Cell-Based Applications
Accessories
Brands
CLARIOstar Series
PHERAstar Series
Omega Series
SPECTROstar Nano
OPTIMA Series
NOVOstar
NEPHELOstar Plus
BMG LABTECH offers a variety of dedicated and multi-mode microplate reader solutions for reading absorbance assays. Due to the modular concept of many of BMG LABTECH's microplate readers, they can be upgraded to include not only absorbance but numerous other detection modes when the need arrives.
Low-volume Absorbance Microplate/Cuvette Reader |
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Ultra-fast UV/Vis spectrometer (220 - 1000 nm) | |
| Microplate formats up to 1536 wells | ||
| Cuvette port for standard and low volume cuvettes | ||
| Low volumes down to 2 µL | ||
| Well scanning, kinetic and endpoint measurements | ||
Absorbance Plate Reader with Rapid UV/Vis Spectrometer |
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Captures UV/Vis absorbance spectra from 220 - 1000 nm down to a resolution of 1 nm | |
| Spectrum capture faster than 1 second per well possible | ||
| Fully upgradeable to FLUOstar or POLARstar Omega | ||
| Up to two integrated reagent injectors | ||
| Plate shaking and incubation | ||
| Atmospheric Control Unit – for precise control of both O2 & CO2 | ||
High Performance Microplate Reader with Monochromators, Spectromator, and Filters |
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Multimode: reading fluorescence intensity, FRET, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, BRET, UV/Vis absorbance, time-resolved fluorescence, TR-FRET, and Alpha Technology. | |
| Monochromator has continuously adjustable wavelengths (320 – 850 nm) and bandwidths (8 – 100 nm) for excitation and emission | ||
| Uses monochromators, filters, or a combination of both | ||
| Fluorescence and luminescence spectral scanning | ||
| Full spectral absorbance with ultra-fast, UV/Vis spectrometer | ||
| Alpha Technology using a solid-state laser | ||
HTS Mode Microplate Reader with UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer |
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| UV/Vis absorbance spectra, fluorescence intensity, FRET, fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence, HTRF®, LANCE®, DELFIA®, AlphaScreen® / AlphaLISA®, luminescence, BRET | ||
| Tandem Technology - Spectrometer / filter based detection | ||
| Onboard smart reagent injectors | ||
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Multi-Mode Microplate Reader with Absorbance Capabilities |
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Fluorescence intensity, FRET, fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence, HTRF®, LANCE®, DELFIA®, AlphaScreen® / AlphaLISA®, UV/Vis absorbance, luminescence, BRET | |
| Fastest read times with Simultaneous Dual Emission detection in all plate formats up to 1536 | ||
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Microplate Reader with UV/Vis Spectrometer Based Absorbance |
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UV/Vis absorbance spectra, fluorescence intensity, FRET, time-resolved fluorescence, TR-FRET, AlphaScreen® / AlphaLISA®and luminescence, BRET | |
| Full absorbance spectra (220-1000 nm) at 1 nm resolution | ||
| Spectrum capture faster than 1 second per well possible | ||
| Onboard "smart" injectors | ||
| Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU) – Dual control of both O2 & CO2 in your microplate reader | ||
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Microplate Reader with FP and UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer |
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All the features of the FLUOstar Omega plus fluorescence polarization | |
| Two matched PMT's allow Simultaneous Dual Emission Detection of two signals for FP, BRET, and FRET assays | ||
| Fantastic speed and accuracy advantage in FRET, BRET and FP assays - including Transcreener® FP (96-well) | ||
| Independently regulates O2 and CO2 inside the microplate reader via ACU | ||
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Microplate Reader for Cell-based Applications with Absorbance Capabilitiy |
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Fluorescence intensity, FRET, fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence, DELFIA®, luminescence and UV/Vis absorbance | |
| Unique dual microplate carrier for sample / reagent plate | ||
| Pipettor for plate-to-plate & tube-to-plate liquid transfer | ||
| Up to three additional reagent stations and two injectors | ||
Microplate Reader with Four Measurement Principles including Absorbance |
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Fluorescence intensity - including FRET, time-resolved fluorescence, luminescence - including BRET and UV/Vis absorbance |
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| Top and bottom reading | ||
| Accommodates up to two reagent injectors for kinetic or flash assays | ||
Microplate Reader with Five Measurement Principles |
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All the features of the FLUOstar OPTIMA including absorbance plus fluorescence polarization | |
| Two matched PMT's allow Simultaneous Dual Emission Detection of two signals for FP, BRET, and FRET assays | ||
| Simultaneous Dual Emission Detection - exceptional for FRET or dual emission luminescence (BRET) | ||