Used Lab Equipment

The SmartReader 96 comes complete with 4 popular filters: 405,450,492,630nm and twenty six additional filters are available separately to cover a full range from 340 to 750nm.  The integrated filter wheel allows up to 8 filters to be loaded at once, and filters can be selected during programming. Up to two filters can be used for 2 measurements of the sample plate, for calculated comparisons.  Kinetic calculations can be performed by setting multiple readings. The SmartReader 96 is a convenient stand alone reader, all software and the programing system is incorporated into the electronics. However, a convenient USB port on the side allows quick and easy saving of data files to a USB drive, and the universal .csv files can then be shared or transferred to a computer for storage or further processing.  A data port can be used for connecting a computer or basic printer.

Specification:

• Control and Display: 7 inch touch screen (800 x 480 pixels)
• Light Source: Quartz-halogen lamp 6V/10W
• Wavelength Range: 340-750nm (405, 450, 492 and 630 nm filters included)
• Half-Bandwidth of filter: 3~9nm
• Readout Range: 0~4.000 Abs
• Linearity (405nm): 0~2.000 Abs <+1% / 0~4.000 Abs <+2%
• Precision: CV</= 0.2% (0-3) Abs ; CV</= 01.0% (3-4) Abs
• Test Speed: <6 sec. for 96 well plate
• Shaking: 3 modes - slow, medium, fast
• User Interface: Integrated software and touch screen control
• Storage: 200 programs; 100,000 test records
• Ports: USB ports for PC, printer, mouse and flash drive
• Dimensions: 295x440x225 mm (11.6 x 17 x 8.75 inches)
• Weight: 10 kg

The ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Reader provides the flexibility to manipulate and analyze your data. This multi-channel reader continues BioTek's tradition of offering the tightest specifications of any microplate reader - precise, accurate and repeatable. The ELx808 on-board diagnostic self-test and calibration test plate make it easy to confirm and document reader performance. All calculations are performed automatically. Combined with our history of quality hardware engineering, the ELx808 sets the standard for microplate readers.

General

• Detection modes: Absorbance
• Read methods: End point, kinetic, linear scanning
• Microplate types: 96-well plates
• Temperature control:
  • 4-Zone incubation to 50 °C
  • +0.2 °C at 37 °C
• Shaking: Linear
• Software: Gen5 Reader Control Software

Absorbance

• Light source: Tungsten halogen
• Detector: photodiode
• Wavelength selection: filters
• Wavelength range:
  • 380 to 900 nm
  • 340 to 900 nm (ELx808IU)
• Dynamic range: 0 to 4.0 OD
• Resolution:001 OD
• Pathlength correction: no
• Filter wheel capacity: 6 positions
• Filters supplied: 4 filters (5 with UV option)
• OD accuracy:  
  • < 1% at 2.5 OD
  • < 2% at 3.5 OD
• OD linearity: <1% at 2.5 OD
• OD repeatability:
  • < 0.5% at 2.5 OD
  • < 1.5% at 3.5 OD
• Reading speed (kinetic): 96 wells: 8 seconds

Physical Characteristics

• Power: 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions:5"W x 16"D x 8.75"H
• Weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 

The ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Reader provides the flexibility to manipulate and analyze your data. This multi-channel reader continues BioTek's tradition of offering the tightest specifications of any microplate reader - precise, accurate and repeatable. The ELx808 on-board diagnostic self-test and calibration test plate make it easy to confirm and document reader performance. All calculations are performed automatically. Combined with our history of quality hardware engineering, the ELx808 sets the standard for microplate readers.

General

• Detection modes: Absorbance
• Read methods: End point, kinetic, linear scanning
• Microplate types: 96-well plates
• Temperature control:
  • 4-Zone incubation to 50 °C
  • +0.2 °C at 37 °C
• Shaking: Linear
• Software: Gen5 Reader Control Software

Absorbance

• Light source: Tungsten halogen
• Detector: photodiode
• Wavelength selection: filters
• Wavelength range:
  • 380 to 900 nm
  • 340 to 900 nm (ELx808IU)
• Dynamic range: 0 to 4.0 OD
• Resolution:001 OD
• Pathlength correction: no
• Filter wheel capacity: 6 positions
• Filters supplied: 4 filters (5 with UV option)
• OD accuracy:  
  • < 1% at 2.5 OD
  • < 2% at 3.5 OD
• OD linearity: <1% at 2.5 OD
• OD repeatability:
  • < 0.5% at 2.5 OD
  • < 1.5% at 3.5 OD
• Reading speed (kinetic): 96 wells: 8 seconds

Physical Characteristics

• Power: 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions:5"W x 16"D x 8.75"H
• Weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 

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

The ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Reader provides the flexibility to manipulate and analyze your data. This multi-channel reader continues BioTek's tradition of offering the tightest specifications of any microplate reader - precise, accurate and repeatable. The ELx808 on-board diagnostic self-test and calibration test plate make it easy to confirm and document reader performance. All calculations are performed automatically. Combined with our history of quality hardware engineering, the ELx808 sets the standard for microplate readers.

General

• Detection modes: Absorbance
• Read methods: End point, kinetic, linear scanning
• Microplate types: 96-well plates
• Temperature control:
  • 4-Zone incubation to 50 °C
  • +0.2 °C at 37 °C
• Shaking: Linear
• Software: Gen5 Reader Control Software

Absorbance

• Light source: Tungsten halogen
• Detector: photodiode
• Wavelength selection: filters
• Wavelength range:
  • 380 to 900 nm
  • 340 to 900 nm (ELx808IU)
• Dynamic range: 0 to 4.0 OD
• Resolution:001 OD
• Pathlength correction: no
• Filter wheel capacity: 6 positions
• Filters supplied: 4 filters (5 with UV option)
• OD accuracy:  
  • < 1% at 2.5 OD
  • < 2% at 3.5 OD
• OD linearity: <1% at 2.5 OD
• OD repeatability:
  • < 0.5% at 2.5 OD
  • < 1.5% at 3.5 OD
• Reading speed (kinetic): 96 wells: 8 seconds

Physical Characteristics

• Power: 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions:5"W x 16"D x 8.75"H
• Weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 

Includes:

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

Features

• Extend uptime with an estimated 20,000 hour mean time between failure
• Maximize assay signal-to-noise ratios through a unique optical system that directs all available light to each well
• Achieve higher throughput with a 5 second microplate read time
• Read up to 2 wavelengths in endpoint or kinetic absorbance for 96-well plates
• Mix samples in microplate wells by user-programmable Automix feature
• Operate without an attached computer using the onboard microprocessor
• Add assay flexibility with additional filters

General Specifications

• Dimensions (in.): 7.4 (h) x 18.3 (w) x 13.4 (d)
• Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
• Power source: 90-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Performance Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 400-750 nm
• Photometric Range: 0.000 to 4.000 OD
• Wavelength Selection: Filters
• Photometric Resolution: 0.001 OD
• Endpoint Read Time: 5 seconds
• Minimum Kinetic Interval: 5 seconds
• Temperature Range: Ambient

Bio-Rad offers two versions of the economical Model 680 microplate reader, the standard model and the Model 680 XR reader, which offers an expanded detection range (UV to near-IR wavelengths).

• With both models, onboard software provides secure user log-in, protocol and data storage, curve-fit and reporting functions.
• Preprogrammed protocol and reporting functions for Bio-Rad’s TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, such as BSE) kits and the Checkmark installation qualification/operational qualification (IQ/OQ) validation kit are also available with both onboard and PC software packages.
• An onboard graphical thermal printer and precision temperature control are factory options for both readers.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x D x H):4 in x 13.0 in x 5.9 in
• Weight: 5 kg (11 lb) for basic reader
• Wavelength range: 400-750 nm
• Photometric range: 0.000-3.500 OD
• Linearity: ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD
  • ± 2.0% from 0.000 to 3.000 OD
• Accuracy: ± 1.0% or 0.010 from 0.000 to 3.000 OD at 490 nm
• Precision
  • 0% or 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD
  • 5% from 2.000 to 3.000 OD
• Resolution: 0.001 OD
• Filter wheel capacity: 8
• Read time: 6 sec. at single wavelength, 10 sec. at dual wavelengths
• Factory options: Temperature control (5°C above ambient, up to 45°C, in 0.1°C increments), onboard graphical thermal printer

Bio-Rad offers two versions of the economical Model 680 microplate reader, the standard model and the Model 680 XR reader, which offers an expanded detection range (UV to near-IR wavelengths).

• With both models, onboard software provides secure user log-in, protocol and data storage, curve-fit and reporting functions.
• Preprogrammed protocol and reporting functions for Bio-Rad’s TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, such as BSE) kits and the Checkmark installation qualification/operational qualification (IQ/OQ) validation kit are also available with both onboard and PC software packages.
• An onboard graphical thermal printer and precision temperature control are factory options for both readers.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x D x H):4 in x 13.0 in x 5.9 in
• Weight: 5 kg (11 lb) for basic reader
• Wavelength range: 400-750 nm
• Photometric range: 0.000-3.500 OD
• Linearity: ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD
  • ± 2.0% from 0.000 to 3.000 OD
• Accuracy: ± 1.0% or 0.010 from 0.000 to 3.000 OD at 490 nm
• Precision
  • 0% or 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD
  • 5% from 2.000 to 3.000 OD
• Resolution: 0.001 OD
• Filter wheel capacity: 8
• Read time: 6 sec. at single wavelength, 10 sec. at dual wavelengths
• Factory options: Temperature control (5°C above ambient, up to 45°C, in 0.1°C increments), onboard graphical thermal printer

Features:

• The EL800 Absorbance Microplate Reader is a single-channel reader-assay system, designed to automatically perform endpoint analysis for a variety of ELISA-based applications.
• The reader can measure the optical density of solutions in 96-well microplates.
• The reader features superior optical specifications, with an extended dynamic range of up to 3.000 absorbance units in some read modes.
• The wavelength range is from 400 nm to 750nm.
• The EL800 is designed to serve as a stand-alone system, or as part of a larger laboratory data network, sending, receiving, and manipulating assay data as needed.
• It features a 5-position filter wheel.

The EMax Endpoint ELISA Microplate Reader from Molecular Devices, one of the pioneers in microplate detection, offers a ruggedly simple approach to dedicated endpoint assays. A staggering mean time between failure (MTBF) of 20,000 hours is achieved by 97 independent and stationary fiber optics so that the microplate remains stationary during the entire reading cycle, reducing the number of moving parts. No optical alignment needed during the lifetime of the instrument!

Includes:

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

Features:

• Extend uptime with an estimated 20,000 hour mean time between failures
• Maximize assay signal-to-noise ratios through a unique optical system that directs all available light to each well
• Achieve higher throughput with a 5 second microplate read time
• Read up to 2 wavelengths in endpoint absorbance for 96-well plates
• Mix samples in microplate wells by user-programmable Automix feature
• Operate without an attached computer using the onboard microprocessor
• Add assay flexibility with additional filters

General Specifications:

• Dimensions (H x W x D):4 x 18.3 x 13.4 in.
• Wavelength range: 400 - 750 nm
• Photometric range:000 to 4.000 OD
• Wavelength selection: Filters
• Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD
• Endpoint read time: 5 seconds
• Temperature range: Ambient

The VMax Kinetic ELISA Microplate Reader, the first of its kind for monitoring reactions over time, opened the door to enzyme assays and continues to be the workhorse of the laboratory environment. The VMax Microplate Reader is capable of reading up to two wavelengths at a time in the visible wavelength spectrum (400nm–750nm), with 4 filter choices included at time of purchase.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 19 x 47 x 34 cm

• Photometric Range: 0 - 4 OD

• Photometric Resolution: 0.001 OD

• Read Time: 5 seconds

• Wavelength Range: 400 - 750 nm

Includes:

• All Manuals Software  and Power Cords
• Computer – Monitor – Keyboard –Mouse

Specifications:

• Wavelength range:  340-850 nm
• Linearity (96-well):  0-4 Abs, +/-2%, 0-3 Abs, +/-2% 340-405nm and continuous mode
• Linearity (384-well):  0-3 Abs, +/-2%
• Read-out range: 0-6 Abs
• Accuracy:  +/-1% or 0.003 Abs
• Measurement time (96):  9 sec continuous mode/14 sec stepping mode
• Measurement time (384):  14 sec continuous mode/42 sec stepping mode
• Light source:  Tungsten halogen lamp
• Detector:  Si photodetector

The Optimax is a 96 well tunable UV/VIS spectrophotometer.  It includes both shaking and incubation functions, the platform can be utilized for a variety of absorbance applications such as cell survival assays.

Specifications:

• Wavelength Range: 340 nm to 850 nm
• Bandwidth: 5 nm

The ThermoMax is an efficient, temperature-regulated, 96 well microplate reader. With various on-board features and capabilities, the ThermoMax is ideal for use in modern laboratories involved in many applications. The ThermoMax performs automatic mixing before a reading and between readings to ensure reliable and precise results. The Microsoft Windows-based software guarantees smooth operation as it includes single and dual wavelength read, kinetic readings, automix (shake), endpoints, blank patterns, as well as curve fits. The ThermoMax microplate reader provides thermal control and vertical shake, perfect for kinetic readings involving growth curves at 5 seconds per plate. The system can perform readings in a photometric analysis mode as well as kinetic analysis at user-configurable kinetic ranges and intervals, run on-board and temperature regulation diagnostics.

Features:

• Wide photometric range
• Temperature-regulated
• Thermal control and vertical shake
• Microsoft Windows-based software
• Automatic mixing
• Five-second read per plate
• Photometric and kinetic analysis mode

Specifications:

• Wavelength range:- 340-750 nm
• Photometric range: 0.000-4.000 OD
• Kinetic read time: 5 second minimum between readings.
• Endpoint read time: 6 sec.
• Modes: Single wavelength, Dual wavelength, Kinetics, Range, Blank pattern.