Instrument Specifications
Detection Modes |
Luminescence, Fluorescence Intensity, Visible Absorbance |
Sample Format |
6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well plates |
Tablet PC |
Windows® 8.1 or 10 Tablet PC with USB connection to instrument |
Read Speed |
96-well plate: less than 1 minute; 384-well plate: less than 3 minutes |
Automation Compatibility |
Hardware and software accessible to third-party hardware/software control, including LIMS. |
Dimensions |
18.5in (46.9cm) width
19.5in (46.5cm) depth
10in (25.4cm) height without Tablet and PC mounted
16in (35.5cm) height with Tablet and PC mounted
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Weight |
Approximately 60lb (27kg) |
Power Requirements |
120VA, 50/60HZ |
Warranty |
1-year parts and labor warranty included |
Regulatory Compliance |
For Research Use Only. Not for use in Diagnostic Procedures |
Luminescence Module Specifications
Detector |
Top-reading, head-on photon counting photomultiplier tube (PMT) |
Wavelength Range |
350–700nm |
Detection Limit |
3 × 10–21 moles of luciferase |
Linear Dynamic Range |
9 logs |
Cross-talk |
Less than 3 × 10–5 (white, 96-well plate, Corning 3912) |
Fluorescence Module Specifications
Detector |
PIN-photodiode |
Light Source |
Wavelength-matched LED |
Read Position |
Top reading |
Wavelengths selection |
Filter module with 5 standard excitation and emission filters. Empty filter positions are available for custom excitation and emission wavelengths. |
Wavelengths included |
UV (Ex: 365nm, Em: 415–445nm) Blue (Ex: 475nm, Em: 500–550nm) Green (Ex: 520nm, Em: 580–640nm) Red (Ex: 627nm, Em: 660–720nm) AFC (Ex: 405nm, Em: 495–505nm) |
Detection Limit |
2fmol fluorescein/200µl |
Linear Dynamic Range |
>6 logs (assay-dependent) |
Visible Absorbance Module Specifications (Cat.# GM3500 only)
Detector |
Top-reading, head-on photon counting photomultiplier tube (PMT) |
Light Source |
Xenon flash lamp |
Spectra Range |
385–600nm |
Filter Wheel |
5 absorbance filters included |
Wavelengths included |
405, 450, 490, 560 and 600nm 10nm band pass |
Detection Limit |
0.1 O.D. |
Dynamic Range |
0–4.0 O.D. |
Injector System Specifications
Number of injectors (optional) |
Two injectors |
Dispense Volume Range |
5–200µl in 1µl increments |
Plate Compatibility |
6-, 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-well plates |
Injection Speed |
20–500µl per second |
Waste Collection Tray Volume |
Approximately 50ml |
Void Volume |
500µl |
Heating System Specifications
Temperature Range |
Ambient to 45°C |
Shaker System Specifications
Shaking Pattern |
Linear or orbital patterns |
Shaking Intensity |
100–500 cycles/minute |
PC Requirements
Operating System |
Windows® 8.1 or 10 Professional version, 64-bit, with USB connection to instrument |
RAM |
4GB |
Disk Space |
64GB |
Other Requirements |
Microsoft.NET 4.6.1 Framework or newer (full version) |