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Modulus II Microplate Reader
Modulus Microplate Reader Modulus Single Tube
 
Modulus II Microplate
 
Modulus Microplate
 
Modulus Single Tube
 
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Product Overview:  
Product Type Multimode Reader   Multimode Reader   Multimode Reader
Part Number 9310-010 w/Shaking
9310-011 w/Heating and Shaking plus appropriate module(s)
  9300-010 plus appropriate module(s)   9200-003
Description Versatile Microplate Reader with Shaking, Protocol Composer, and Optional Heating... [Read More]   State-of-the-art optics, instrument design and data handling. Superior performance, affordable with flexible purchasing options...
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Detection Modes Luminescence, Fluorescence, and Absorbance (Visible or UV Visible)   Luminescence, Fluorescence, and Absorbance (Visible)   Luminescence, Fluorescence, and Absorbance
Read Type Glow, Flash, Kinetic, Repeat   Glow, Flash, Kinetic, Repeat   Glow, Kinetic, Repeat
Sample Format 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384-plates   96-well microplates   10 x 10 mm cuvette or 100 - 200 ul minicell vial (optional) or 1.5 ml microfuge tube (Luminescence)
Shaking Three speeds (150, 300, and 500 rpm) linear and orbital modes   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Temperature Control Optional: 2° C above ambient temperature to 45° C +/- 0.75°   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Injectors Optional: Single or Dual Auto Injectors selectable between 25 - 200 ul in 5 ul increments   Optional: Single or Dual Auto Injectors selectable between 25 - 200 ul in 5 ul increments   Not Applicable
Luminescence Specifications:    
Detector Head-on photomultiplier tube (PMT) for photon-counting   Head-on photomultiplier tube (PMT) for photon-counting   Photomultiplier tube (PMT)
Detection Limit 3 x 10-21 moles of luciferase or 1 x 10-18 moles of ATP   3 x 10-21 moles of luciferase or 1 x 10-18 moles of ATP   1 x 10-16 moles ATP
Linear Dynamic Range > 8 logs   > 8 logs   5 logs
Crosstalk 5 x 10-5   5 x 10-5   Not Applicable
Sample Adaptor Not Applicable   Not Applicable   Holds 1.5 ml microfuge tubes
Spectral Range 350 - 650 nm   350 - 650 nm   350 - 650 nm
Peak Wavelength 420 nm   420 nm   420 nm
Fluorescence Specifications:          
Light Source Wavelength-matched LED   Wavelength-matched LED   Wavelength-matched LED
Detector PIN-photodiode   PIN-photodiode   Photodiode
Read Position Top reading   Top reading   Not Applicable
Wavelength Selection Snap-in Fluorescence Optical Kits   Snap-in Fluorescence Optical Kits   Snap-in Fluorescence Modules
Wavelengths

UV (Ex 365 nm: Em 410 - 460 nm)
Blue (Ex 490 nm: Em 510 - 570 nm)
Green (Ex 525 nm: Em 580 - 640 nm)
Red (Ex 625 nm: Em 660 - 720 nm)

  UV (Ex 365 nm: Em 410 - 460 nm)
Blue (Ex 490 nm: Em 510 - 570 nm)
Green (Ex 525 nm: Em 580 - 640 nm)
Red (Ex 625 nm: Em 660 - 720 nm)
 

UV (Ex 365 nm: Em 410 - 460 nm)
Blue (Ex 460 nm: Em 515 - 570 nm)
Green (Ex 525 nm: Em 580 - 640 nm)
Red (Ex 625 nm: Em 660 - 720 nm)
UV-GFP (Ex: 365 nm, Em: 515 - 570 nm)

Detection Limit

0.5 fmol/200 ul or 1 ppt of fluorescein in 96-well plate, 30 pg/well dsDNA with PicoGreen®

  0.5 fmol/200 ul or 1 ppt of fluorescein in 96-well plate, 30 pg/well dsDNA with PicoGreen®  

6 ppt fluorescein, 4.5 pg/100 µl DNA with PicoGreen® Dye

Linear Dynamic Range

6 logs, assay dependent

  6 logs, assay dependent  

6 logs, assay dependent

Read Out Relative Fluorescence Units   Relative Fluorescence Units   Direct concentration or Raw Fluorescence
Calibration         1 to 5 point calibration
Discrete Sample Averaging Sample readings are averaged over 0.5 sec to improve accuracy   Sample readings are averaged over 0.5 sec to improve accuracy   Sample readings are averaged over 5 sec to improve accuracy
Visible Absorbance Specifications:          
Light Source LED   LED   LED
Detector Large-area photodiode   Large-area photodiode   Photodiode
Spectral Range 400 - 800 nm   400 - 800 nm   400 - 800 nm
Wavelengths for Installed Filters 450, 560, 600, 750 nm   450, 560, 600, 750 nm   560, 600, 750 nm
Photometric Measuring Range 0 - 5.0 OD   0 - 5.0 OD   0 - 4.0 OD
Linear Dynamic Range 0 - 4.0 OD, assay dependent   0 - 4.0 OD, assay dependent   0 - 2.5 OD, assay dependent
OD Accuracy 0.01 OD + 3% at < 2.5 OD   0.01 OD + 3% at < 2.5 OD   ±0.7%
OD Precision 0.01 OD + 1%   0.01 OD + 1%  

<±0.5% at 1.0 OD

Stray Light .002% at 560 nm in clear bottom, black wall plate   .002% at 560 nm in clear bottom, black wall plate   Not Applicable
UV-Visible Absorbance Specifications:          
Light Source Xenon Lamp   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Detector Photodiode   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Spectral Range 200 - 1100 nm   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Wavelengths for Installed Filters 260, 280, 450, 560, 600, 750 nm   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Photometric Measuring Range 0 - 5.0 OD   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Linear Dynamic Range 0 - 4.0 OD, assay dependent   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
OD Accuracy 0.05 OD + 3% at < 2.5 OD   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
OD Precision 0.002 + 3%   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Stray Light .001% at 560 nm in clear bottom, black wall plate   Not Applicable   Not Applicable
Instrument Specifications:    
User Interface Built-in PC, touch screen navigation and operation   Built-in PC, touch screen navigation and operation   Touch screen navigation and operation
Data Output PC or Mac compatible csv file format exported to USB flash drive or connect to PC (not included) through optional PC Connect Kit.   PC or Mac compatible csv file format exported to USB flash drive or connect to PC (not included) through optional PC Connect Kit.   Data displayed on screen or connect to PC (not included) via serial cable to download. Optional thermal printer available.
External PC Requirements Windows XP or higher   Windows XP or higher   Windows 98 or Windows XP
Computer Interface USB type B or RS-232 port   USB type B or RS-232 port   100% ASCII format through a 9-pin RS-232 serial cable at 9600 baud
Power 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz   100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz   12 V 0.84 A Max
Auto-Shutoff Touch screen hibernates after 15 min of inactivity   Touch screen hibernates after 15 min of inactivity   Touch screen hibernates after 15 min of inactivity
           
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Turner BioSystems, Inc.
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