BMG Labtech

SPECTROstar Nano

The Leading

Absorbance Microplate Reader

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Overview

Ultra-fast UV/Vis absorbance microplate reader with internal cuvette port

The SPECTROstar^® Nano is an innovative absorbance microplate reader with the flexibility to perform assays quickly and easily in both microplates or via the built-in cuvette port. This spectrometer-based absorbance microplate reader captures a full UV/Visible spectrum (from 220 to 1000 nm) in less than 1 sec/well. Its unmatched speed, simple push button operation and capacity to store individual assay protocols make the SPECTROstar^® Nano the leading microplate reader for absorbance measurements.

Features & Benefits

Ultra fast spectral scanning (from 220 to 1000 nm in less than 1 second per well)
Well scanning with up to 900 data points per well for non-homogeneous samples (e.g. cell-based assays)
Measurements in up to 1536-well microplate format
Integrated cuvette port for measurements in macro and micro cuvettes
Linear, orbital and double-orbital shaking with user-definable time and speed
Incubation up to 45°C with 0.1°C resolution
Multi-user Reader Control Software with unlimited license
Multi-user MARS Data Analysis Software with unlimited license
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance in software
Data export to Excel, Absolute Database or ASCII format
Easy integration with LIMS systems
Easy integration with robotic systems for heavy workload and lab automation
Compatibility with Evaluation Plate for GLP compliance
Compatibility with LVis Plate for low-volume (down to 2 µl) samples

Technical Specifications

Detection Modes	UV/Vis Absorbance
Measurement Modes	Endpoint and kinetic measurements Spectral scanning Well scanning
Microplate Formats	6 to 384 or 1536 (optional) well plates, user-definable LVis Plate with 16 low volume microspots (2 μL)
Microplate Carrier	Robot compatible
Light Sources	High energy Xenon flash lamp
Detectors	CCD spectrometer
Wavelength Selection	UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer Full spectra or 8 discrete wavelengths in ‹1 sec/well
Spectral Range	220 - 1000 nm Wavelength precision: ≤0.5 nm
Sensitivity	Selectable spectral resolution: 1, 2, 5 and 10 nm OD range: 0 to 4 OD Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD Accuracy: ‹1% at 2 OD Precision: ‹0.5% at 1 OD and ‹0.8% at 2 OD Linearity: ≤0.8% at 2.0 OD
Read Times	Full spectrum from 220 to 1000 nm in less than 1 sec/well
Shaking	Linear, orbital and double-orbital with user-definable time and speed
Incubation	+3°C above ambient up to 45°C The upper heating plate of the incubation chamber operates at 0.5 °C more than the lower plate. This prevents condensation build-up on the lid or sealer.
Software	Multi-user Reader Control Software & MARS Data Analysis Software FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
Dimensions & Weight	Width: 36 cm, Depth: 50 cm, Height: 16 cm; Weight: 10 kg
Optional Accessories	Purge Gas VentSystem to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader. LVis PlateMicroplate designed to measure 16 low volume (2 μL) samples and standard cuvettes. Incorporates NIST-traceable filters and holmium oxide standards for instrument performance test. Sensitivity: 2 ng/μL dsDNA Evaluation PlatePlate designed to validate the optical functionality of microplate reader for quality control and/or qualification (IQ/OQ) purposes in environments following GLP compliance. THERMOstarMicroplate incubator and shaker

All or some of the specifications and features noted on this page may be optional. All necessary details in this regard may not be specified on this page. Please contact us for full details. / Product design, appeareance, functionality, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.