Used Lab Equipment

Multiskan Spectrum makes getting results easier, replacing separate spectrophotometers and microplate reading instruments by providing both functions in one convenient, compact instrument.  The Multiskan Spectrum is truly two instruments in one, combining both cuvette reading capabilities and advanced microplate reading in one convenient, compact instrument.  You can easily take quick absorbance measurements in a cuvette between the cycles of a microplate enzyme kinetics experiment. 

For maximum flexibility, Multiskan Spectrum accepts all microplate for mats from 6- to 384-wells, as well as cuvettes from standard to ultra micro capacities in glass, plastic, or quartz. You can take multiple photometric readings per well on large format plates, or single measure ments requiring just 30 μl in 384-well plates.

Scanning range of 200 – 1000 nm.  The built-in monochromator makes it simple to select any wavelength from 200 nm to 1000 nm in 1 nm steps without ever changing a filter. Sample absorbances can be scanned over the whole spectrum either in microplates or cuvettes.

Typical applications of the Multiskan Spectrum

• UV/Visible spectrophotometry
• Spectrum scan
• Nucleic acid analysis
• RNA concentration (A260)
• ssDNA concentration (A260)
• dsDNA concentration (A260)
• DNA purity (A260/A280)
• Enzyme kinetics
• E.g.,Vmax and Km
• Protein analysis
• Biuret protein determination
• Bradford protein determination
• BCA protein determination

Technical Specifications

Performance

• Wavelength range 200 – 1000 nm
• Read-out range 0 – 4 Abs
• Linearity 0 – 3 Abs, ±/- 2% at 450 nm
• Accuracy ± 1% or ± 0.005 Abs (0 – 2 Abs)
• ± 2.0% (2 – 3 Abs)
• Precision CV < 1% (0 – 2 Abs)
• CV < 2% (2 – 3 Abs)
• Optical bandpass 2 nm
• Wavelength accuracy ± 1 nm
• Stray light < 0.02% at 230 nm

General Specifications

• Microplate types 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well plates
• Wavelength selection Tunable monochromator, 200 – 1000 nm in increments of 1 nm
• Light source 10 W Xenon flash lamp
• Detectors Photodiodes
• Incubator temperature range Ambient (+25°C) +4°C to 45°C
• Mains input 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) autoranging
• Power consumption 200 VA
• Dimensions 397 mm (W) x 217 mm (H) x 450 mm (D)
• [15.6” (W) x 8.5” (H) x 17.7” (D)]
• Weight 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs.)

Made for use with the S-4-104 rotor and comes in a set of two.

Specifications:

• Max Load: 450g

Benchmark’s PlateFuge™ is the first “mini” sized centrifuge with a swing out rotor for microplates. Centrifuging plates before PCR ensures all reactants are in the bottom of the wells for proper concentrations and improved yields. In spite of its remarkably small footprint (9×10 in.), the PlateFuge™ includes a uniquely designed, swing out rotor (patent pending) capable of securing 2 microplates. The easily accessible rotor chamber includes two plate carriers that rest at a 75° angle. This allows plates to be inserted confidently without sealing tapes or caps. Upon closing the lid of the centrifuge, the rotor accelerates and the centrifugal force “swings” the plates into a horizontal position. Any droplets on the walls of the plate quickly concentrate into the well bottoms. With a g-force of 600 xg, most samples can be spun down in less than 20 seconds. To end a run, simply open the lid and the automatic, electric brake brings the rotor to a quick, smooth stop in just 4 seconds. Plates can then be easily removed from the rotor.

Specification:

• Speed: 2,100 / 400 x g ; 2 x PCR Plates
• Capacity: 2 x Microplates ; 24 x 0.2mL PCR Strips
• Deceleration: 7 seconds
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 10.2" x 7.75"
• Weight: 9 lbs

Benchmark’s PlateFuge™ is the first “mini” sized centrifuge with a swing out rotor for microplates. Centrifuging plates before PCR ensures all reactants are in the bottom of the wells for proper concentrations and improved yields. In spite of its remarkably small footprint (9×10 in.), the PlateFuge™ includes a uniquely designed, swing out rotor (patent pending) capable of securing 2 microplates. The easily accessible rotor chamber includes two plate carriers that rest at a 75° angle. This allows plates to be inserted confidently without sealing tapes or caps. Upon closing the lid of the centrifuge, the rotor accelerates and the centrifugal force “swings” the plates into a horizontal position. Any droplets on the walls of the plate quickly concentrate into the well bottoms. With a g-force of 600 xg, most samples can be spun down in less than 20 seconds. To end a run, simply open the lid and the automatic, electric brake brings the rotor to a quick, smooth stop in just 4 seconds. Plates can then be easily removed from the rotor.

Specification:

• Speed: 2,100 / 400 x g ; 2 x PCR Plates
• Capacity: 2 x Microplates ; 24 x 0.2mL PCR Strips
• Deceleration: 7 seconds
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 10.2" x 7.75"
• Weight: 9 lbs

Description:

The Sorvall RTH-750 Rotor with Buckets features a capacity of 4 x 750mL tubes and has a maximum speed of 4000rpm. Additionally, the RTH-750 is autoclavable at 121°C and is intended for use in a RT7 centrifuge.

Specifications:

• Material: Aluminum
• Tube dimensions: 98 x 135 mm
• Capacity: 4 x 750 mL tubes
• Max speed: 4000 rpm
• Max g-force: 3313

Specifications:

• Power: 120V
• Speed: 750-3200 RPM (60Hz); 750-2700 RPM (50Hz)
• Time: 1-60 minutes or continuous
• Vortexing Orbit: 1.00mm diameter
• Maximum Load: 0.5 Kg (1.1lb)
• Weight: 2.6 Kg (5.7 lb)
• Dimensions (D x W x H): 165 x 180 x 140 mm (6.5 x 7.0 x 5.5 in)

Specifications:

• Power: 120V
• Speed: 750-3200 RPM (60Hz); 750-2700 RPM (50Hz)
• Time: 1-60 minutes or continuous
• Vortexing Orbit: 1.00mm diameter
• Maximum Load: 0.5 Kg (1.1lb)
• Weight: 2.6 Kg (5.7 lb)
• Dimensions (D x W x H): 165 x 180 x 140 mm (6.5 x 7.0 x 5.5 in)

Includes:

• Computer Loaded with Softmax Pro 5.4.1
• All Necessary Cables and Cords
• Manuals

General Specifications

• Dimensions (in.): 8.6 (h) x 22.8 (w) x 15 (d)

Performance Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 340 - 850 nm
• Wavelength Selection: Monochromator, tunable 1.0 nm increments
• Wavelength Bandwidth: 2 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: < ± 1.0 nm
• Wavelength Repeatability: ± 0.2 nm
• Photometric Range: 0.0 to 4.0 OD
• Photometric Accuracy: < ± 0.006 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD
• Photometric Precision: < ± 0.003 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD
• Light Source: Xenon flash lamp

• Temperature Range: Ambient + 4 °C up to 45 °C
• Temperature Uniformity: ± 0.5 °C @ 37 °C

Microplate Read Time:

• Endpoint
• 96-well: 9 seconds
• 384-well: 29 seconds
• Kinetic
• 96-well: 9 second minimum interval
• 384-well: 29 second minimum interval

Premier dual-mode readers for absorbance & fluorescence intensity-based assays. Users can select from top- or bottom-read modes for improved sensitivity for solution and cell-based assays.

Includes:

• SoftMax Pro software version 5.4.1
• Computer Workstation w/ Flat Screen Monitor
• Complete Set of Communication & Power Cables
• User/Reference Manuals for M2 and SoftMax Pro software

Specifications:

• Absorbance Photometric Performance
• Wavelength range: 200-1000 nm
• Wavelength selection: Monochromator
• Wavelength bandwidth: ≤ 4.0 nm
• Wavelength accuracy: ±2.0 nm
• Wavelength repeatability: ±0.2 nm

Fluorescence Photometric Performance (M2)

• Dual monochromators: 1 nm increments
• EX 250-850 nm
• EM 360-850 nm
• Bandwidth (EX, EM): 9, 9 nm
• Detection limit: 3.0 fmol/well FITC 200 μL in 96 wells

Premier dual-mode readers for absorbance & fluorescence intensity-based assays. Users can select from top- or bottom-read modes for improved sensitivity for solution and cell-based assays.

Includes:

• SoftMax Pro software version 5.4.1
• Computer Workstation w/ Flat Screen Monitor
• Complete Set of Communication & Power Cables
• User/Reference Manuals for M2 and SoftMax Pro software

Specifications:

• Absorbance Photometric Performance
• Wavelength range: 200-1000 nm
• Wavelength selection: Monochromator
• Wavelength bandwidth: ≤ 4.0 nm
• Wavelength accuracy: ±2.0 nm
• Wavelength repeatability: ±0.2 nm

Fluorescence Photometric Performance (M2)

• Dual monochromators: 1 nm increments
• EX 250-850 nm
• EM 360-850 nm
• Bandwidth (EX, EM): 9, 9 nm
• Detection limit: 3.0 fmol/well FITC 200 μL in 96 wells

The SpectraMax M5 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader delivers single mode reader performance in one multimode reader package. The dual monochromator optics allow the widest range of applications to be utilized for bioresearch and drug discovery applications, all without the need to change filters. The SpectraMax M5 is the standard for UV/visible multi-mode reader absorbance, providing ultrafast, full spectral range detection for cuvettes, 96-, and 384-well microplates.

Includes:

• Computer w/ Softmax Pro 5.4
• Manuals
• Cables

Multiple detection modes

• UV-Visible Absorbance (Abs)
• Fluorescence Intensity (FI)
• Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF)
• Fluorescence Polarization (FP)
• Glow Luminescence (Lumi)

Features

• Multiple Detection Modes
• Precision Optics and Detectors
• Patented AutoPMT Optimization System
• Patented PathCheck® Pathlength Measurement Technology
• Comprehensive Reader Validation
• Automating with Ease

General Photometric performance

Plate Formats

• 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells

Light Source

• Xenon Flash Lamp (1 joule/flash)

Detectors

• 2 photomultiplier tubes

ShakerTime

• 0 to 999 seconds

Temperature Control

• 2 °C above ambient to 60 °C

Temperature Uniformity

• < 1°C at 37°C set point

Temperature Accuracy

• ±1°C at 37°C set point

Endpoint Reading

• All modes

Kinetic Reading

• All modes

Spectral Scanning

• All modes

Well Scanning

• Abs, FI, TRF, Lum

Includes:

• Computer Loaded with SoftMax Pro 5.4.1
• All Necessary Cables and Cords
• Manuals

General Specifications

• Dimensions (in.): 8.6 (h) x 22.8 (w) x 15 (d)

Performance Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 190 - 1000 nm
• Wavelength Selection: Monochromator, tunable 1.0 nm increments
• Wavelength Bandwidth: 2 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: < ± 1.0 nm
• Wavelength Repeatability: ± 0.2 nm
• Photometric Range: 0.0 to 4.0 OD
• Photometric Resolution: 0.001 OD
• Photometric Accuracy (Microplate): < ± 0.006 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD
• Photometric Accuracy (Cuvette): < ± 0.005 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD
• Photometric Precision: < ± 0.003 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD
• Photometric Baseline Flatness: < 0.001 OD
• Stray Light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm
• Light Source: Xenon flash lamp
• Temperature Range: Ambient + 4 °C up to 45 °C
• Temperature Uniformity (Microplate): ± 0.5 °C @ 37 °C

Microplate Read Time:

• Normal Mode:
• 96 wells. . . . 9 seconds
• 384 wells. . . . 29 seconds
• Speed Read Mode:
• 96 wells. . . . 5 seconds
• 384 wells. . . .16 seconds

Specifications:

• Optical System: 12 measurement channels, 1 reference channel
• Wavelength Range: 340 to 750nm
• Wavelength selection: Interefence filters (slide of 4 filters) Bandwidth:10nm
• Measurement Range: 340 to 399nm: 0 to 3.0 OD, 400 to 750 nm: 0 to 4.0 OD
• Accuracy: 0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm
• 4 Filter Optics