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BMG LABTECH - BMG LABTECH VANTAstar

Manufactured by  BMG LABTECH
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Fixed microplate reader with simplified workflows

Flexible microplate reader with simplified workflows

The VANTAstarTM is a compact multi-mode microplate reader which was conceived for ease-of-use and flexibility and ensures effortless detection setup for a simplified data generation. Equipped with our patented dual LVF Monochromators™ system, filters, UV/vis spectrometer, and Enhanced Dynamic Range technology, it can cover a wide range of applications in basic research and life science. 

PRODUCT DETAILS

The VANTAstar is an upgradable multi-mode microplate reader compatible with all plate formats up to 384 wells. The Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) technology, a fast full-plate auto-focus and luminescence cross-talk reduction make assay detection easier than ever and manual optimisation superfluous. 

With its Atmospheric Control Unit for gas control, temperature incubation, multiple shaking options, well scan and reagent injectors with heater and stirrer, the VANTAstar supports all live cell-based assays.


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Features of BMG LABTECH VANTAstar
  • Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU): provides the ideal environment for cell-based assays by regulating O2 and CO2 gas levels in the microplate reader
  • Filters and Optic Modules: standard filters from 240 - 850 nm, filters and Optic Modules optimised for specific applications, and bespoke solutions are available\
  • LVis Plate: microplate for low-volume DNA, RNA and protein quantification. It includes 16 micro-drop (2 µL) wells, a cuvette slot and optional performance testing features
  • Evaluation Plate: validates the optical functionality of BMG LABTECH microplate readers for quality control and/or qualification (IQ/OQ) purposes
General Specifications

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Detection Modes

    Fluorescence intensity (incl. FRET)

    Fluorescence polarization 

    Luminescence (flash and glow) - incl. BRET

    Time-resolved fluorescence

    TR-FRET 

    UV/vis absorbance spectra

  • Measurement Modes

    Top and bottom reading

    Endpoint and kinetic

    Sequential multi-excitation

    Sequential multi-emission

    Spectral scanning (fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance)

    Ratiometric measurements

    Well scanning

  • Microplate Formats

    6- to 384-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

    Low-noise photomultiplier tube

    CCD spectrometer

  • Wavelength Selection

    Dual Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Monochromators™

    Linear Variable Dichroic Mirror

    Separates ex & em LVF Monochromators

    Optical filters:

    Ex and em slides hold up to 5 filters each

    LVF Monochromators + optical filters

    Use one for ex and the other for em 

    UV/Vis absorbance spectrometer:

    Full spectra or 8 distinct wavelengths in < 1 sec/well

  • Optical Filters

    Excitation and emission slides for up to 4 filters each for monochoromator units (VANTAstar), and for up to 5 filters each for filter-only units (VANTAstar F)

  • Optical Path Guides

    Top and bottom: free-air optical light path guided by motor-driven mirrors and dichroics

  • Z-Adjustment

    Automatic focal height adjustment (0.1 mm resolution)

  • Spectral Range

    FiltersFI, LUM, TRF, FP, TR-FRET: 240 - 740 nm
    LVF Monochromators™FI, LUM: 320 - 740 nm
    Linear Variable Dichroic340 - 740 nm
    SpectrometerABS: 220 - 1000 nm; wavelength precision: ≤ 0.5 nm 

  • Sensitivity

    FI filters
    (top)    		< 0.5 pM (< 10 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL)
    FI filters
    (bottom)    		< 2.5 pM (< 125 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL)

    FI monochromator
    (top)

    		< 0.8 pM (< 16 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL)
    FI monochromator
    (bottom)

    < 3.5 pM (< 175 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL)

    Dynamic Range: 8 decades in a single measurement

    FP< 1.2 mP SD at 1 nM FITC (384sv, 20 μL)
    HTRF®
    (black and white microplates)    		Reader Control Kit (Eu) after 18h (384sv, 20 μL)
    Delta F > 700% (High Calibrator)
    Delta F > 25% (Low Calibrator)
    TRF< 30 fM europium (< 2.4 amol/well, 384, 80 μL)
    LUM< 0.8 pM (< 15 amol/well ATP, 384sv, 20 μL)
    Dynamic range: 8 decades in a single measurement
    ABS
    with spectrometer

    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

    Flying mode (1 flash)9 sec (96), 16 sec (384)

  • Reagent Injection

    Up to 2 reagent injectors
    Individual injection volumes for each well: 3 to 500 μL (optionally up to 1 mL)
    Variable injection speed up to 420 μL/s
    Reagent back flushing
    Heater and stirrer plate
    Dimensions: width: 13 cm, depth: 31 cm, height: 26 cm; weight: 6 kg

  • Shaking

    Linear, circular and double-circular with user-definable time and speed

  • Incubation

    +4°C above ambient up to 45°C or 60°C


    Minimum condensation concept: the upper heating plate of the incubation chamber operates at +0.5°C than the lower plate, heated optic system.

  • Software

    Multi-user Smart Control and MARS Data Analysis Software included
    FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant

    Integrated fluorophore library

  • Dimensions

    Width: 35 cm, depth: 52 cm, height: 36 cm; weight: 27 kg

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