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.
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Molecular Devices Microplate Reader, Multi-Mode, Dual Monochromators, 6-384-Well
The SpectraMax M5e is a modular multi-mode microplate reader designed for a wide range of life science assays. It provides flexible wavelength selection and sensitive detection across multiple modes while supporting automation for increased throughput.
- Performs absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence, and fluorescence polarization measurements.
- Dual scanning monochromators with 1 nm spectral scanning for flexible excitation and emission selection.
- Spectral ranges: absorbance 200-1000 nm; fluorescence/luminescence/TRF 250-850 nm; fluorescence polarization 300-750 nm.
- Supports 6-384 well microplates and cuvette-based measurements.
- Compatible with automated plate handling, including a StakMax stacker with up to 50-plate capacity and optional barcode reader.
- Includes PathCheck sensor for absorbance normalization and AutoPMT optimization for extended dynamic range.
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Molecular Devices Fluorescence Polarization Filter, 595 nm, 35 nm BW
A fluorescence polarization emission filter optimized for 595 nm detection with a 35 nm bandwidth and vertical polarization. Designed for fluorescence polarization assays, the filter improves signal selectivity and reduces background when detecting TAMRA-like red fluorophores. It is compatible with filter-based microplate readers.
- Center wavelength 595 nm for red emission detection.
- 35 nm bandwidth to balance sensitivity and selectivity.
- Vertical polarization for fluorescence polarization measurements.
- Suitable for use in filter-based microplate reader filter holders.
- Optimized for TAMRA and similar red fluorophores.
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Molecular Devices Absorbance Filter, 420 nm, 8 nm bandwidth, FilterMax
Molecular Devices FilterMax absorbance filter designed for fixed-wavelength absorbance assays. The filter provides narrowband transmission centered at 420 nm with approximately 8 nm full width at half maximum and is supplied as an accessory for FilterMax microplate readers.
- Provides narrowband transmission centered at 420 nm.
- Approximately 8 nm full width at half maximum for high wavelength specificity.
- Optimized for absorbance assays on compatible multimode readers.
- Supplied as a replaceable accessory for FilterMax F3 and F5 series readers.
Molecular Devices Time Resolved Filter, 642 nm, 10 nm Bandwidth
Manufactured by Molecular Devices, this time-resolved interference filter provides a narrow optical band centered at 642 nm with a 10 nm full width at half maximum (FWHM) for improved signal specificity in time-resolved fluorescence assays. It is intended as a plug-in accessory for compatible multi-mode microplate readers to enable sensitive TRF measurements.
- Center wavelength: 642 nm.
- Bandwidth: 10 nm FWHM.
- Filter type: time-resolved fluorescence interference filter.
- Optimized for time-resolved fluorescence assays to reduce background signal.
- Designed as a plug-in accessory for compatible multi-mode microplate readers.