SPECTROstar Nano

This BMG plate-reader is suitable for microplates and cuvettes. It can analyse microplates up to 1536 well and is therefore suitable for high throughput analysis. Additionally, the SPECTROstar Nano is ideal for measuring low volumes. The specially designed BMG LABTECH LVis plate measures up to 16 samples of just 2 µL. The cuvette can analyse from 0.3 µL to 5 mL. When using the cuvette the measurement can be performed with the door open, which allows for manual addition of reagents during the analysis. 

Detection Modes

All kinds of detection modes are available: Endpoint, kinetics and well scanning. Absorbance measurements for ELISA, DNA, RNA, protein (Bradford, BCA, Lowry) and beta-galactosidase are available. These applications have their own button and protocol. If you are looking for a more specific or complex application, this can easily be programmed. 

MARS data analysis

The data analysis is performed with use of the MARS data analysis software. With only a single click, a map of 900 data points per well is created, therefore also ideal for heterogeneous samples. Also, an average per well can be calculated with use of the orbital averaging. Calculations such as enzymatic parameters (V_max and K_m) for Michaelis-Menten or Lineweaver-Burk equations are automatically obtained. Also, EC₅₀, IC₅₀ and r² values can be determined. 

Specifications

The SPECTROstar Nano also consists of features for handling living cells. The plate-reader contains an incubator, which can go up to 45 ^oC, ideal for cellular growth assays or protein denaturation. Also, a gas vent for an O₂ and/or CO₂ flow is available. Furthermore, a multimode shaking device is present varying from linear, orbital, and double orbital shaking. The linear mode is the fastest and most intense, perfect for clumping cells. The double orbital shaking is mildest and therefore best for sensitive cells.