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BMG LABTECH - RUBYstar
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The RUBYstar microplate reader enables highly sensitive time-resolved fluorescence detection by applying europium...
The RUBYstar microplate reader enables highly sensitive time-resolved fluorescence detection by applying europium chelate or cryptate fluorophores. These compounds are excited with the high-energy laser and show long fluorescence lifetimes (several hundred microseconds), large Stoke's shifts and intensive fluorescence peak profiles at 620 nm. Therefore with the RUBYstar, backgrounds are reduced and the signal-to-noise ratio is increased, so giving maximum sensitivity. The RUBYstar time-resolved fluorescence microplate reader can be used for both assay development and high throughput screening for a wide range of applications e.g. biomolecular interactions, receptor binding assays and molecular biological applications. For BMG LABTECH application notes that can be performed on the RUBYstar, please click here. In order to run BMG LABTECH instruments, you also need a personal computer with WindowsTM operating system (7/Vista/Win 2000/XP). Easy export to MS ExcelTM 2007/2003/2000/XP is possible.
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Features of RUBYstar
- The fastest and most sensitive HTRF® microplate reader in the world
- High energy laser light source (337 nm)
- Single photon counting detection system
- Sensitive measurements for reading low reagent concentrations
- Low volume reading in 384-well format
- Faster reading times (<3 min for 384-well format)
- Standard mode programming for HTS-readings
- Advanced mode programming for highest flexibilities (e.g. with decay curve monitoring)
- Simultaneous dual emission measurements at 620 nm and 665 nm
- Real time quenching correction by ratio calculation (US patent 5,527,684)
General Specifications
| Depth | 48 |
| Detector | Lens based dual channel photomultiplier system for Simultaneous Dual Emission at 620 nm and 665 nm; single photon counting |
| Height | 30 |
| Detection Mode | Fluorescence Intensity |
| Width | 44 |
| Detection Method | Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence |
| Sample Formats | Up to 384-well plates |
| Lighting | High energy nitrogen laser (337 nm) |
| Weight | 64 lbs |
| Read Method | Modes Top reading; ratiometric measurement with real-time ratio |
| Scanning Speed | 5 flashes: 55 s (96), 170 s (384); 20 flashes: 130 s (96), 475 s (384) |
Additional Specifications
Due to the modularity of BMG LABTECH‘s instruments, all or combinations of the features below can be installed at purchase or upgraded at any time. Please contact your local representative for more details or a quote.
Accessories
Stacker: Magazines for up to 50 plates - continuous loading feature
THERMOstar: Microplate Incubator and Shaker