BioTek - Synergy 4
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Synergy 4 Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
Synergy 4 with Hybrid Technology™ is the first Hybrid Microplate Reader that combines the exquisite sensitivity of filter-based detection with the flexibility of monochromator-based detection, all in one compact unit. The result – the world’s first true multi-mode system capable of performing an unlimited number of microplate-based assays.
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Features of Synergy 4
- Hybrid Technology: Combined filter-based system with monochromator-based optics
- Compatible with Take3 Multi-Volume Plate: sixteen 2 µL microspots for low volume DNA/RNA 260 nm measurements. Saves precious samples, very fast and simple process.
- Modular architecture: Read modes are available as individual modules
- Detection modes and applications include: Fluorescence Intensity, Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, Luminescence, UV-Visible absorbance, FRET, TR-FRET, BRET, well area scanning and spectral scanning
- Quadruple grating system: Two double-grating monochromators
- Deep blocking filter and dichroic mirrors: provide the best possible performance in fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence and fluorescence polarization
- Wide Range of Applications
- Certified by reagent manufacturers: certified by Promega for the Dual Luciferase Reporter (DLR™) gene assay; high performance TRF detection certified by Cisbio for their HTRF® TR-FRET assay platform; LanthaScreen Certified+ from Invitrogen.
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BioTek - Absorbance
[+] View Model Specifications| Bandwidth | 2.4 nm |
| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Height | 15 in |
| Detection Mode | Multi-label |
| Width | 17 in |
| Sample Formats | Monochromator system: 1- to 384-well plates Filter system: 1- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1 - 384) |
| Lighting | SQ Xenon Flash |
| Weight | 78 lbs |
| Wavelength Range | 200 to 999 nm |
| Scanning Speed | 96-well 11 seconds, 384-well 22 seconds, 1536-well 43 seconds |
| Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
| Additional Model Specifications | Shaking: Yes Top Optics Adjustment: Automated Bio-Stack™ Compatible: Yes (Automation-Ready) Software: Gen5™ Absorbance Measurement Range: 0 - 4.0 OD OD Accuracy: < 1% at 2.0 OD typical OD Precision: < 0.5% at 2.0 OD typical Dispensers Number of Injectors: 2 syringe pumps Dispense Volume: 5 - 1000 µl in 1 µl increment Dead Volume: 1.1 ml, 100 µl with backflush |
BioTek - Fluorescence Intensity
[+] View Model Specifications| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Height | 15 in |
| Detection Mode | Multi-label |
| Width | 17 in |
| Sample Formats | Monochromator system: 1- to 384-well plates Filter system: 1- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1 - 384) |
| Lighting | Tungsten Halogen, High Energy DPR Xenon Flash |
| Weight | 78 lbs |
| Scanning Speed | 96-well 11 seconds, 384-well 22 seconds, 1536-well 43 seconds |
| Wavelength Selection | Double grating monochromators (Top) and, deep blocking bandpass filters / dichroic mirrors (Top/Bottom) |
| Additional Model Specifications | Shaking: Yes Top Optics Adjustment: Automated Bio-Stack™ Compatible: Yes (Automation-Ready) Software: Gen5™ Fluorescence Intensity Sensitivity Top: Monochromators: fluorescein 5 pM typical (0.5 fmol/well 384-well plate) Filters/mirrors: fluorescein 1 pM typical (0.1 fmol/well 384-well plate) Dispensers Number of Injectors: 2 syringe pumps Dispense Volume: 5 - 1000 µl in 1 µl increment Dead Volume: 1.1 ml, 100 µl with backflush |
BioTek - Fluorescence Polarization
[+] View Model Specifications| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Height | 15 in |
| Detection Mode | Multi-label |
| Width | 17 in |
| Sample Formats | Monochromator system: 1- to 384-well plates Filter system: 1- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1 - 384) |
| Lighting | Tungsten Halogen, High Energy DPR Xenon Flash |
| Weight | 78 lbs |
| Wavelength Range | 200 to 700 nm |
| Scanning Speed | 96-well 11 seconds, 384-well 22 seconds, 1536-well 43 seconds |
| Wavelength Selection | Deep blocking bandpass filters / dichroic mirrors (Top) |
| Additional Model Specifications | Shaking: Yes Top Optics Adjustment: Automated Bio-Stack™ Compatible: Yes (Automation-Ready) Software: Gen5™ Fluorescence Polarization Sensitivity Top: 3 mP at 1 nM fluorescein typical Dispensers Number of Injectors: 2 syringe pumps Dispense Volume: 5 - 1000 µl in 1 µl increment Dead Volume: 1.1 ml, 100 µl with backflush |
BioTek - Luminescence
[+] View Model Specifications| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Height | 15 in |
| Detection Mode | Multi-label |
| Width | 17 in |
| Sample Formats | Monochromator system: 1- to 384-well plates Filter system: 1- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1 - 384) |
| Weight | 78 lbs |
| Wavelength Range | 300 to 700 nm |
| Scanning Speed | 96-well 11 seconds, 384-well 22 seconds, 1536-well 43 seconds |
| Additional Model Specifications | Shaking: Yes Top Optics Adjustment: Automated Bio-Stack™ Compatible: Yes (Automation-Ready) Software: Gen5™ Luminescence Dynamic Range > 6 decades Sensitivity (ATP) 10 amol ATP typical (flash) Dispensers Number of Injectors: 2 syringe pumps Dispense Volume: 5 - 1000 µl in 1 µl increment Dead Volume: 1.1 ml, 100 µl with backflush |
BioTek - Time Resolved Fluorescence
[+] View Model Specifications| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Height | 15 in |
| Detection Mode | Multi-label |
| Width | 17 in |
| Sample Formats | Monochromator system: 1- to 384-well plates Filter system: 1- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1 - 384) |
| Lighting | High Energy DPR Xenon Flash |
| Weight | 78 lbs |
| Wavelength Range | 200 to 999 nm |
| Scanning Speed | 96-well 11 seconds, 384-well 22 seconds, 1536-well 43 seconds |
| Wavelength Selection | Double grating monochromator (Top) and deep blocking bandpass filters / dichroic mirrors (Top / Bottom) |
| Additional Model Specifications | Shaking: Yes Top Optics Adjustment: Automated Bio-Stack™ Compatible: Yes (Automation-Ready) Software: Gen5™ Time Resolved Fluorescence Sensitivity Top: Europium 60 fM typical with filters (6 amol/well in 384-well plate) Dispensers Number of Injectors: 2 syringe pumps Dispense Volume: 5 - 1000 µl in 1 µl increment Dead Volume: 1.1 ml, 100 µl with backflush |