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Kinetic Microplate Reader
The VMax® microplate reader was the first instrument to provide kinetic reading capability, permitting researchers to monitor and automatically analyze enzyme kinetics in a microplate. Since its introduction in 1987, the VMax reader has expanded the use of microplate readers beyond traditional immunoassays to include a variety of biochemical analyses.
The VMax microplate reader provides kinetic reading capability, permitting researchers to monitor and automatically analyze enzyme kinetics in a microplate. Adapts to your assay design; positive or negative single- or dual-wavelength kinetics; endpoint assays with speed read capability AUTOmix ensures adequate mixing before and between readings of solid phase reactions, such as ELISA assays Onboard microprocessor calculates and reports the rate of reaction for each well Integrated instrument control and data analysis with SoftMax Pro for your Windows or Mac OS computer Measurement range from 400-750 nm; 0.000 to 4.000 OD.
The VMax microplate reader provides kinetic reading capability, permitting researchers to monitor and automatically analyze enzyme kinetics in a microplate. Adapts to your assay design; positive or negative single- or dual-wavelength kinetics; endpoint assays with speed read capability AUTOmix ensures adequate mixing before and between readings of solid phase reactions, such as ELISA assays Onboard microprocessor calculates and reports the rate of reaction for each well Integrated instrument control and data analysis with SoftMax Pro for your Windows or Mac OS computer Measurement range from 400-750 nm; 0.000 to 4.000 OD.
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Features of VMax
- Adapts to your assay design; positive or negative single- or dual-wavelength kinetics; endpoint assays with speed read capability
- AUTOmix ensures adequate mixing before and between readings of solid phase reactions, such as ELISA assays
- Onboard microprocessor calculates and reports the rate of reaction for each well
- Integrated instrument control and data analysis with SoftMax® Pro for your Windows® or Mac OS® computer
- Measurement range from 400-750 nm; 0.000 to 4.000 OD
Applications
- Endpoint assays: ELISA (in microplates or as dot blots), total protein, and quantitation of cytoproliferation by MTT reduction or by staining with crystal violet
- Kinetic measurements: enzyme studies, such as determination of enzymes released from cells (Lactate dehydrogenase, serine esterase); ELISA
- latelet aggregation studies
General Specifications
| Depth | 13.38 in |
| Shaking | 0 |
| Height | 7.38 in |
| Detection Mode | Absorbance |
| Width | 18.25 in |
| Photometric Range | 0.000 to > 4.000 OD |
| Weight | 22 lbs |
| Wavelength Range | 400 to 750 nm |
| Scanning Speed | 5 second minimum between readings |
| Microplate Size | 96-well |
| Software | External |
| Temperature Control | 0 |
Additional Specifications
Endpoint read time: 6 seconds
Photometric analysis modes: Single wavelength, optical density; dual wavelength, optical density; kinetics, kinetics graphics; range; blank pattern
Cross talk control: Single well sequential illumination of microplate eliminates well-to-well cross talk of stray light
Calculated Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): > 20,000 hours
AUTOmix: Automatic mixing of well prior to a reading and between readings