The SpectraMax® M2 and M2e systems from Molecular Devices are multiplexed microplate readers with dual monochromators, dual mode tube ports, and top and bottom reading capabilities (top reading only on M2). Detection methods include absorbance (UV-Vis Abs) and fluorescence intensity (FI). Endpoint, kinetic, spectral and area well scan read types and PathCheck® sensors allow for homogeneous and heterogeneous microplate analysis in one flexible system. The SpectraMax M2 reader can be easily converted and optimized for very low-throughput to medium-high throughput analysis, faster, more accurate results and saving reagents. Additionally, by issuing a single read command, combined absorbance and fluorescence intensity assays can be run.
Specification
Condition: certified pre-owned Absorbance photometric performance Wavelength selection: Monochromator, tunable in 1 nm increments Wavelength range: 200–1000 nm Wavelength bandwidth: ≤ 4.0 nm Wavelength accuracy: ±2.0 nm Wavelength repeatability: ±0.2 nm Photometric range: 0–4.0 OD Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD Photometric accuracy (microplate): < ±0.006 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Photometric accuracy (cuvette): < ±0.005 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Photometric precision: < ±0.003 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Baseline flatness: < 0.001 OD Stray light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm
Time-Resolved Fluorescence (secondary mode) EX Wavelength range: 250–850 nm EM Wavelength range: M2: 360–850 nm, M2e: 250–850 nm Data collection: 50–1450 µsec., 200 µsec. increments Guaranteed sensitivity*: 7 pM Eu-chelate
Luminescence (secondary mode) Wavelength range (M2): 360–850 nm Wavelength range (M2e): 250–850 nm Guaranteed sensitivity*: 50 fM alkaline phosphatase
General photometric performance Plate formats: 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells Light source: Xenon flash lamp (1 joule/flash) Detector: Photomultiplier tube (PMT) Read time** 96 wells: Abs 18 sec., FI 15 sec. 384 wells: Abs 49 sec., FI 45 sec. Shaker time: 0 to 999 seconds Temperature control: Ambient +4°C to 45°C Temperature uniformity: < 1°C at 37°C set point Temperature accuracy: ±1°C at 37°C set point
Features
Multiple detection capability Top and bottom read (M2e only) Dual Mode Test Tube Port double monochromator PathCheck and Well Volume Sensors Instrument and Software Validation Robot compatible