Preliminary technical specification

Light source

Quartz-halogen lamp 6V/1

Wavelength range

340 – 850 nm

Filters

8-position filter wheel, the instrument is delivered with the following standard filters  installed: 405 nm; 450 nm; and 620 nm. Additional filters can be ordered separately

Half-bandwidth of filters

3 – 9 nm

Read-out range

0 – 6 Abs

Linearity (96-well plate)

0 – 3 Abs, ± 2% with normal mode

0 – 3 Abs, ± 2% with fast mode

Resolution

0.001 Abs

Accuracy (405 nm)

± 1% or 0.003 Abs, whichever is greater (0 – 2 Abs), ± 2% (2 – 3 Abs)

Precision (405 nm)

CV ≤ 0.2% (0.3 – 3 Abs), CV ≤ 1.0% (3 – 4 Abs), normal mode

Measurement speed

< 6 s, 96-well plate

< 12 s, 384-well plate

Optional incubator

Temperature range from ambient + 4° C up to 50° C

Shaking

Linear shaking with three modes: slow, medium and fast

Robotic compatibility

Yes

Keypad and display

High contrast color display (480 x 272 dots and 256 colors)

User interface

Internal software or PC control with SkanIt Software

Internal memory

At least up to 100 assay protocols and 100 test results, 96-well plate

External printer type

HP PCL5

Communication

USB for computer connection

USB memory stick position for data export  USB for external printer

Mains input

100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz)

Power consumption

Max. 100 W, standby 8 W

Overall dimensions

ca. 210 mm (H) x 290 mm (W) x 400 mm (D)

Weight

Weight     8.5 kg [18.7 lbs.]

Safety specifications

Fulfils the following safety regulations:

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), CE mark,  2002/96/EC (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment),  FCC Part 15, Subpart B/Class B (July 2004)