Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate readers are a type of spectrophotometer designed specifically for analyzing multiple samples in multi-well plates.
The readers detect light signals that result from biological, chemical, biochemical, or physical reactions. The signals are produced by, converted by, or transmitted through the samples and are measured by a detector. The detectors are usually photomultiplier tubes (PMT), which convert the released photons into electricity. The current is quantified by the reader’s software to produce the numerical result.
In some cases, samples are first excited by exposure to light of specific wavelengths. Filters or monochromators are used to select or restrict the wavelengths needed for emission or detection.
Single-mode microplate readers commonly measure absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence. Multi-mode plate readers may measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with options for fluorescence polarization (FP). They may also include lasers for time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), TR-FRET, Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (ALPHA), and cell imaging.
Features may include:
- Monochromator- or filter-based wavelength selection
- Visible only or UV/Vis spectrum, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for simultaneous assays
- Temperature and CO2/O2controls
- Modular design for adding functionality
Microplate readers are used for high-throughput screening (HTS), biomarker assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetics, ELISA assays, homogeneous time resolved fluorescence (HTRF) for measuring cytokines, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and other techniques.
Mitegen VersaPins All-In-One Tool for Home Source Set-up
The patented VersaPin for home source allows you to perform several operations needed to prepare your home source for diffraction measurements. The VersaPin performs the role of several tools and will save time while improving the accuracy of your measurements. Applications for the Versapin include: align the sample rotation axis; visualize the X-ray beam; precisely determine beam coordinates; align the sample in the beam; center the beamstop on the beam; calibrate the sample-to-detector distance; calibrate the monochromator energy. The VersaPin is manufactured and sold by MiTeGen under exclusive license from Argonne National Laboratory.
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Molecular Devices Absorbance Filter, 260 nm, 5.5 nm Bandwidth
The Molecular Devices 260 nm absorbance filter (5.5 nm bandwidth) is an optical bandpass accessory designed for use with compatible FilterMax series multimode microplate readers. It provides a narrow UV transmission centered at 260 nm for precise absorbance measurements of nucleic acids and other UV-absorbing analytes.
- Provides narrow bandpass transmission centered at 260 nm.
- 5.5 nm bandwidth for selective UV absorbance measurements.
- Suitable for nucleic acid quantification and other UV-absorbing samples.
- Designed for easy installation in modular filter holders.
- Improves measurement specificity by reducing out-of-band light.
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Molecular Devices Fluorescence Emission Filter, 660 nm, 32 nm Bandwidth
This emission filter is centered at 660 nm with a 32 nm full bandwidth and is intended for use in filter-based fluorescence microplate readers to isolate red emission wavelengths for assays using long-wavelength fluorophores.
- Center wavelength: 660 nm.
- Bandwidth (full width at half maximum): 32 nm.
- Product type: fluorescence emission filter for microplate readers.
- Application: isolates red emission for assays using red fluorophores and dyes.
- Benefit: improves spectral selectivity and reduces signal crosstalk between channels.
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