Molecular Devices SpectraMAX 190 Absorbance Microplate Reader

This listing is for a Molecular Devices SpectraMAX 190 Absorbance Microplate Reader. The unit is in full working condition and is ready for immediate release. The Molecular Devices SpectraMAX 190 Absorbance Microplate Reader is a versatile and high-performance bio-analytical instrument designed for life science research and development. With precise measurements and a broad wavelength range, it is ideal for a variety of applications, including DNA analysis and pharmaceutical research.

Key Features

Wide Wavelength Range: Operates from 190 to 850 nm, enabling measurements across UV and visible spectra for diverse applications. Tunable Monochromator: Allows wavelength selection in 1 nm increments for flexibility and precision in absorbance measurements. Narrow Wavelength Bandwidth: Features a 2 nm bandwidth for enhanced resolution and specificity. Broad Photometric Range: Measures from 0 to 4.0 OD with a high photometric resolution of 0.001 OD, ensuring accuracy for both high and low absorbance samples. PathCheck Sensor Technology: Ensures less than 5% error compared to cuvette readings, delivering reliability in microplate-based measurements. Xenon Flash Lamp Light Source: Provides stable, high-intensity light for consistent results over time. Rapid Measurements: Endpoint readings in as little as 12 seconds and kinetic measurements with a minimum 9-second interval streamline workflows. Temperature Control: Operates from ambient + 4°C to 45°C with ± 0.5°C uniformity at 37°C, ensuring well-to-well consistency for temperature-sensitive assays. Isothermal Reading Chambers: Maintains a uniform environment with less than 1°C variation when temperature regulation is not enabled.

Applications

The SpectraMAX 190 is ideal for: DNA Analysis: Quantification and purity assessment. Pharmaceutical Research: Drug discovery and development assays. Life Science Research: Enzyme kinetics, protein quantification, and more.