The Molecular Devices SpectraMax ABS is an absorbance microplate reader engineered for routine ELISA, microbial growth assays, and nucleic acid and protein quantitation. It provides monochromator-based wavelength selection, precise photometric performance, and temperature control for reliable plate-based absorbance measurements.
- Monochromator-based wavelength selection, 340-850 nm.
- Photometric range 0.000-4.000 OD, resolution 0.001 OD.
- Wavelength selection tunable in 1 nm increments, 2 nm bandwidth.
- Photometric accuracy < ±0.006 OD ±1.0% (0-3 OD), precision < ±0.003 OD ±1.0% (0-3 OD).
- Read time 8 seconds for a 96-well plate (kinetic interval).
- Compatible with 96-well and 384-well plates; supports flat, round, and half-area wells.
- Temperature control from 5°C above ambient to 45°C, uniformity ±0.75°C at 37°C.
- Dimensions 8 x 12 x 16.3 in, weight 25 lb; power 100-240 Vac, < 250 W.