This is an eight channel photometer for sequential and simultaneous reading of micro-plate strips with 96 wells. Shaking capability. Designed according to the most sophisticated technologies it turns out to be of high quality and reliability as well as of high precision and easy to use. With its powerful software it is able to perform readings, data processing and relevant memorization.
Technical Specifications:
Light source
8 tungsten lamps, automatically underpowered when in stand-by position
Optical filters
2 filters (450, 630 nm); 2 more on request (max 4 filters, 400-700nm)
Detectors
8 silicon photodiodes
Reading system
8 independent channels, mono or bichromatic reading
Inaccuracy
± 1% from 0.000 to 1.500 OD
± 2% from 1.500 to 3.000 OD
Reading time
16s to perform a monochromatic reading on a full plate; 31s for bichromatic reading
Cuvettes
96 well plate
Plate shaking
programmable by keyboard
LCD-Display
2 lines with 16 columns
Printer
40 columns on thermal paper
Keypad
17 buttons
Interface
RS232 serial port
Curves
curve direct plotting: point to point, linear regression and 4 parameters (log-logit)
Results
by strip of 8 or 12 wells (X or Y)
Calculation Mode
OD, direct Cut-Off or calculated, single calibrator, programmable curves from 2 to 12 points
Memory capacity
170 tests
Calendar/Timer
associates time with the results; timer function
Power requirements
230/115 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 110 W
Measurements
42 x 34 x 15 cm
Weight
8.3 Kg
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
Plate Reader management software “ACTION” for PC