BMG LABTECH - SPECTROstar Nano
Instantly capture a full spectrum for low volumes, microplates and cuvettes
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Features of SPECTROstar Nano
- Ultra-fast UV/Vis absorbance spectrometer
- Captures a spectrum from 220 to 1000 nm in less than 1 s/well
- Selectable spectral resolution of 1 - 10 nm
- 6- to 1536-well microplate format compatibility
- Low volume 2 µL measurements for DNA, RNA, protein, etc.
- Incubation up to 45°C for microplate and cuvette
- Gas vent for atmospheric sensitive samples
- Well scanning, kinetic and endpoint measurements
- Multimode plate shaking capabilities
- Assay specific quick run protocols
- Powerful Data Analysis Software - MARS
- FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliant
- Robot compatibility
- Much more…
The SPECTROstar Nano is delivered with a new version of BMG LABTECH's established Reader Control software and comprehensive Data Analysis Software, MARS. With its simple to use 'Quick Run' feature it reads ELISAs, RNA, DNA, Protein (Bradford, BCA, Lowry), Cell growth, and Beta-galactosidase assays at the touch of a button due to predefined protocols. This highly intuitive software also provides limitless possibilities for test set up where it is needed. In MARS, a wizard guides the user through the entire data analysing process. Additionally, a template manager can be used for building complex data processing protocols. Improved robotic integration capabilities, digital signature and FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance of MARS complete this powerful software package.
General Specifications
| Depth | 50 cm |
| Detector | Spectrometer with CCD |
| Shaking | 1 |
| Spectral Range | 220 to 1000 nm |
| Height | 16 cm |
| Detection Mode | Absorbance |
| Width | 36 cm |
| Shaking Pattern | Linear, orbital, and double-orbital with user-definable time and speed |
| Lighting | High energy xenon flashlamp |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Read Method | Full spectrum from 220 to 1000 nm in less than 1 sec/well |
| Microplate Size | 1536-well |
| Software | External |
| Temperature Control | 1 |
Additional Specifications
Measurement Modes: Endpoint and Kinetic measurements well Scanning
Microplate Formats:6 to 1536-well plates, user-definable
Microplate Carrier:Robot compatible
Cuvette Port:Cuvette port for cuvettes with 10 mm path length, Micro cuvettes, Traycell compatible beam height 8.5 mm
Sensitivity:ABS with Spectrometer
Spectral range: 220 to 1000 nm
Full spectrum captured in < 1 s/well
Selectable spectral resolution: 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm, 10 nm
OD range: 0 to 4 OD
Accuracy: < 1% at 2 OD
Precision: < 0.5% at 1 OD and < 0.8% at 2 OD
Reproducibility: ±0.005 OD for 0 - 2 OD range
Gas Vent:System to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader
Integrated Barcode Reader:External manual barcode reader
Incubation:+4°C above ambient up to 45°C
Software:Multi-user Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software package included
THERMOstar:Microplate Incubator and Shaker
LVis Plate:Plate for low volume (2 µL) absorbance measurements and instrument performance testing.
Upgrades:Upgrades to include options such as gas vent, 1536-well format option, etc. are available. Please contact your local representative for more information.
Not all of the features mentioned above are available in the basic units or in all detection modes. Optional accessories may be necessary to perform certain assays. Please contact your local distributor for details.
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