Molecular Devices - SpectraMax 190
Microplate Reader with PatchCheck®
Industry leading SoftMax® Pro microplate analysis software provides comprehensive instrument control and data reduction.
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Features of SpectraMax 190
- Use the extinction coefficient of your sample to calculate concentrations directly.
- Correct for volume differences in the wells.
- Expand the dynamic range of your assay.
- Detect pipetting errors.
- Check performance of your pipetting devices.
General Specifications
Bandwidth | 2 nm |
Depth | 38 in |
Height | 22 in |
Detection Mode | Multi-label |
Width | 58 in |
Lighting | Xenon flash lamp |
Photometric Range | -0.3 to 4.0 OD |
Weight | 30 lbs |
Wavelength Range | 190 to 850 nm |
Wavelength Selection | Monochromator, tunable 1.0 nm increments |
Additional Specifications
Photometric Performance
Wavelength Accuracy: <± 2.0 nm
Wavelength Repeatability: ± 0.2 nm
Photometric Resolution: 0.001 OD
Photometric Accuracy (190-850 nm): < ±0.006 OD ±1.0%, 0 - 2.0 OD
Photometric Precision (190-850 nm): < ±0.003 OD ±1.0%, 0 - 2.0 OD
PathCheck Measurement Error: < 5% when compared to cuvette reading
Stray Light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm
Microplate Read Time:
Endpoint 12 seconds
Kinetics 9 second minimum interval
Temperature Regulation Specifications
Temperature Uniformity (Microplate): ± 0.5 °C @ 37 °C, well-to-well
Temperature Stabilization Time: 30 minutes maximum upon initiation
Reading Chambers: Isothermal when temperature regulation not enabled, <1 °C
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.