TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer

Compact, easy to use, and cost-effective single tube fluorometer for Life Science applications.

Overview

The TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer is an affordable, sensitive fluorometer designed for quick, easy, and accurate fluorescence measurements. The TBS-380 provides high sensitivity for fluorescence measurements and is so easy to use that you can have results within minutes. Single-point calibration saves time and the dual-channel design allows you to switch between two assays with the touch of a button.

Small and Sensibly Priced

The TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer is smaller than a standard sized book, saving you valuable bench space. It is sensibly priced to meet your need for accurate fluorescence measurements within a limited budget.

Simple

The TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer is designed for fast, accurate fluorescence measurements. It is so easy to use that you can have results within minutes without training.

Minicell Adapter

The optional Minicell Adapter with two focusing lenses allows you to measure samples in low assay volumes without losing sensitivity. When used with this Minicell Adapter, the TBS-380 can detect 50 pg of dsDNA in a 50 µL assay volume using PicoGreen® reagent.

Dual Channel

Dual UV and Blue Channels allow you to switch between two assays by pressing one button.

Calibration

Single-point calibration improves accuracy while saving time.

Universal Power

The TBS-380 is powered using a universal power adapter (included).

Internal Datalogging

An internal datalogging package with software that interfaces with Microsoft Excel can log up to 1,000 data points.

UV/Blue Channel

UV Channel
•  Hoechst dye 33258 for DNA
   Quantitation
•  4-methyl-umbelliferone
Blue Channel
•  Picogreen® for DNA
   Quantitation
•  Ribogreen® for RNA
   Quantitation
•  eGFP
•  Fluorescein

TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer
Instrument Specifications

Detection Modes: Fluorescence
Light Source: Wavelength-matched LED
Detector: Silicon photodiode
Wavelength Selection: 2 modes
Wavelengths:
UV (Ex 365, Em 440 - 470 nm)
Blue (Ex 460 nm, Em 515 - 575 nm)
Detection Limit: 1 ng/ml dsDNA with PicoGreen®, 1 ng/ml RNA using RiboGreen®, 10 ng/ml dsDNA using Hoechst Dye 33258,
100 ng/ml protein using NanoOrange®
Linear Dynamic Range: 4 logs, assay dependent
Read Out: Direct concentration
Calibration: Single-point calibration
Discrete Sample Average: Sample readings averaged over 5 seconds to improve accuracy
Read Type: Single
Sample Format: 10 x 10 mm cuvette or
50 - 250 µl minicell vial (optional)
User Interface: Menu-driven keypad and LCD display
Data Output: ASCII format through a 9-pin
RS-232 serial cable at 9600 baud rate (optional)
External PC Requirements (optional): Windows 95 or later
Computer Interface: RS-232 port
Power: 9 V external power supply, 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 5 Watts
Alarms: High blank
Dimensions: 7.25” D x 5.5” W x 2.7” H
(18.42 cm D x 14 cm W x 6.9 cm H)
Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.7 kg)
Operating Temperature: 59 - 98 ºF (15 - 35 ºC)
Warranty: One year
Approvals: CE, UL-approved power supply

 For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. TBS-380 is a trademark of Turner BioSystems, Inc. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

GSA Contract Number: GS 24F 0056N