BMG Labtech

SPECTROstar Omega

Upgradeable

Absorbance Microplate Reader

Overview

Ultra-fast UV/Vis absorbance microplate reader - upgradeable to a multi-mode reader

The SPECTROstar^® Omega is a dedicated absorbance microplate reader that can capture a full absorbance spectrum (220-1000 nm) in less than 1 second per well. This upgradeable reader offers the highest flexibility for optimizing settings for all absorbance-based assays. The LVis Plate compatibility allows for low-volume sample measurements.

Features & Benefits

Ultra fast spectral scanning (from 220 to 1000 nm in less than 1 second per well)
Well scanning with up to 900 data points per well for non-homogeneous samples (e.g. cell-based assays)
High-precision injectors capable of simultaneous reagent injection and detection
Measurements in up to 1536-well microplate format
Linear, orbital and double-orbital shaking with user-definable time and speed
Incubation up to 65°C with 0.1°C resolution
Multi-user Reader Control Software with unlimited license
Multi-user MARS Data Analysis Software with unlimited license
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance in software
Data export to Excel, Absolute Database or ASCII format
Easy integration with LIMS systems
Easy integration with robotic systems for heavy workload and lab automation
Compatibility with Stacker III for higher throughput
Compatibility with Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU) for O2 and CO2 gas regulation inside reader chamber
Compatibility with Evaluation Plate for GLP compliance
Compatibility with LVis Plate for low-volume (down to 2µl) samples

Technical Specifications

Detection Modes	UV/Vis Absorbance
Measurement Modes	Endpoint and kinetic measurements Spectral scanning Well scanning
Microplate Formats	6 to 384 or 1536 (optional) well plates, user-definable LVis Plate with 16 low volume microspots (2 μL)
Microplate Carrier	Robot compatible
Light Sources	High energy Xenon flash lamp
Detectors	CCD spectrometer
Wavelength Selection	UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer Full spectra or 8 discrete wavelengths in ‹1 sec/well
Spectral Range	220 - 1000 nm Wavelength precision: ≤0.5 nm
Sensitivity	Selectable spectral resolution: 1, 2, 5 and 10 nm OD range: 0 to 4 OD Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD Accuracy: ‹1% at 2 OD Precision: ‹0.5% at 1 OD and ‹0.8% at 2 OD Linearity: ≤0.8% at 2.0 OD
Read Times	Dependent on test definition
Shaking	Linear, orbital and double-orbital with user-definable time and speed
Incubation	+4°C above ambient up to 45°C or 65°C (optional) The upper heating plate of the incubation chamber operates at 0.5 °C more than the lower plate. This prevents condensation build-up on the lid or sealer.
Software	Multi-user Reader Control Software & MARS Data Analysis Software FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
Dimensions & Weight	Width: 44 cm, Depth: 48 cm, Height: 30 cm; Weight: 28 kg
Optional Accessories	Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU)System to actively regulate O2 and CO2 (0.1-20%). Purge Gas VentSystem to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader. Stacker IIIPlate handler for up to 50 microplates - continuous loading feature Reagent Dispenser ModuleUp to 2 built-in reagent injectors Injection at measurement position (6 to 384-well) Individual injection volumes for each well: 3 to 500 μL Variable injection speed up to 420 μL/sec Up to 4 injection events per well Reagent back flushing LVis PlateMicroplate designed to measure 16 low volume (2 μL) samples and standard cuvettes. Incorporates NIST-traceable filters and holmium oxide standards for instrument performance test. Sensitivity: 2 ng/μL dsDNA Evaluation PlatePlate designed to validate the optical functionality of microplate reader for quality control and/or qualification (IQ/OQ) purposes in environments following GLP compliance. THERMOstarMicroplate incubator and shaker

SPECTROstar Omega can be further upgraded with the following detection modes; Luminescence, Fluorescence Intensity and Time-resolved Fluorescence (TRF).

All or some of the specifications and features noted on this page may be optional. All necessary details in this regard may not be specified on this page. Please contact us for full details. / Product design, appeareance, functionality, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.