The patented multichannel optical design of the SpectraMax 190 Absorbance Microplate Reader mimics a dual beam spectrophotometer, measures each sample in the plate directly, and eliminates measurement error due to variations in light output between optical fibers on other instruments for more reliable data reporting.

Benefits

• Eliminate the need for purchasing and changing out filters for wavelength optimization with a monochromator-based wavelength selection for UV-visible absorbance between 190 nm and 850 nm
• Read up to 6 wavelengths in endpoint or kinetic mode for 96-well plates, and perform spectral scans to determine wavelength peaks
• Measurement accuracy is increased due to narrow bandwidths that deliver increased and linearity over the widest range of assays, including DNA quantitation in the UV range
• Better experimental signal discrimination using narrow absorbance bandpass for superior peak resolution and increased accuracy
• Quickly quantify DNA, RNA, and protein samples as low as 2 µL with the SpectraDrop Micro-Volume Microplate

Features

• Ability to monitor temperature-sensitive reactions with consistent temperature regulation from ambient to 45°C
• Correction for varying microplate well volumes and the elimination of standard curves based on PathCheck^® Technology, the only temperature-independent pathlength correction method
• Thorough mixing of samples in microplate wells by user-programmable Automix feature
• Seamless automation coupling with the StakMax Stacker, Molecular Devices' own integrated microplate stacker designed exclusively for the SpectraMax Reader

Comprehensive Reader Validation

Molecular Devices microplate readers have the most variety of tools available for users to meet their diverse hardware and software validation needs. Molecular Devices provides complete solutions with:

• SpectraTest ABS1, FL1, and LM1 Validation Plates for hardware validation of absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence modes
• SoftMax Pro Software Validation Package
• Software tools for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

SoftMax Pro Software simplifies setting up your assays by providing:

• Simple set-up and automatic instrument recognition
• Pre-defined protocols for endpoint and kinetic ELISA protein plus quantification assays such as Bradford, Lowry, BCA, and DC protein assays
• A wide variety of scan types: Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectrum* and Well Scanning*
• Standard data reduction settings are preselected as default
• Automatic data recovery feature

SoftMax Pro Software offers a variety of customizing options:

• Predefined calculation options for common data analysis functions    
• Automatic export to Microsoft Excel
• Instrument settings and plate read area can be adjusted to suit your experiment's needs
• Custom data reduction settings can be selected for optimal signal selection
• Full reports, with font flexibility, and live mini-tables and graphs are now available within the Notes section to simplify the result sharing experience      
• Contemporary user community enabling protocol exchange and expertise
  sharing among our numerous users

• Proven integration with leading automation and LIMS platforms for partnered solutions
• Optional tools for regulated labs with SoftMax Pro GxP Compliance Software