Like conventional microplate readers, multimode microplate readers detect reaction signals from microtiter plates in order to perform assays such as ELISA, protein detection, and drug screening assays. Unlike conventional plate readers, multimode microplate readers are able to perform two or more forms of detection allowing a single piece of equipment to perform a wider range of assays. This can increase throughput and efficiency, thus saving time and space in the lab. Important things to consider when purchasing a multimode microplate reader are the particular combinations of assays desired, ease of use, ability to add or remove functionality, and the unit price.
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| Company | Molecular Devices, LLC | Molecular Devices, LLC |
| Item | SpectraMax iD3s and iD5e Multi-Mode Microplate Readers | FlexStation 3 Benchtop Multi-Mode Microplate Reader |
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| Catalog Number | SpectraMax iD3s / SpectraMax iD5e | FlexStation 3 |
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| Description | The SpectraMax® iD3s and iD5e Multi-Mode Microplate Readers deliver flexible, scalable solutions for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence assays—with advanced capabilities for evolving research needs. The iD3s reader offers a streamlined, affordable platform with a tunable monochromator and The SpectraMax® iD3s and iD5e Multi-Mode Microplate Readers deliver flexible, scalable solutions for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence assays—with advanced capabilities for evolving research needs. The iD3s reader offers a streamlined, affordable platform with a tunable monochromator and temperature control, while the iD5e reader adds enhanced detection modes including time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) and tunable fluorescence polarization (FP) and can be expanded to include TR-FRET, HTRF, BRET and western blot. Both readers support on board fluidics with optional dual injectors.
For live-cell assays and microbial growth experiments, environmental control for CO2/O2 regulation and advanced shaking are available to maintain ideal growth conditions. Data acquisition and analysis are driven by SoftMax® Pro Software—the most cited microplate reader software in the industry.
Features:
- Supports diverse assay needs -
Perform ELISA, nucleic acid and protein quantitation, cell viability, microbial assays, western blot, and more.
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Simplified setup & analysis -
Over 200 preconfigured protocols and intuitive setup tools help streamline data acquisition and analysis—backed by the industry’s most cited microplate reader software.
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Fast, consistent mixing for high-performance flash assays
Dual injectors available for fast kinetic assays with SmartInject® Technology, ensuring complete reagent mixing in every well for high-precision with 10 µL dead volume.
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Superior hybrid optical system-
The high-efficiency monochromator and filter-based optical system, combined with an ultra-cooled photomultiplier tube (PMT), minimizes noise while increasing sensitivity, selectivity, and dynamic range.
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Live cell assays-
Advanced shaking and user-installable gas mixer (CO2/O2) that support ideal environments for cell-based and microbial growth experiments are available as optional upgrades.
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Automatic filter identification-
Automatically identify filter sets using NFC functionality, simplifying workflows and ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Flexible temperature control-
Precise and intuitive temperature regulation—from 5°C above ambient conditions up to 66 °C—empowering your lab to perform a wide range of temperature-sensitive assays with confidence.
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Read height optimization (Z height)-
Z-height optimization automatically adjusts the detection height to maximize sensitivity and signal quality—while minimizing sample volume—ensuring reliable results even in low-volume or precious samples.
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Microvolume & cuvette options-
The SpectraDrop Micro-Volume Microplate for low-volume (2 to 4 µL) and SpectraCuvette™ Adapter Plate for cuvette-based applications eliminate the need for additional instrumentation.
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Personalized touchscreen control-
The intuitive touchscreen software simplifies tasks with Quick Read icons that save time when starting new experiments and a personalized library that stores frequently used protocols.
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Western blot capable-
The optional enhanced time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) detection module is optimal for quantitating as little as femtogram protein samples, providing improved sensitivity, extended signal stability and versatility to support a wide range of applications.
... Read More | Automated pipetting ensures consistent performance over multiple assay conditions on a microplate.
The FlexStation® 3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence. Programmable liquid handling Automated pipetting ensures consistent performance over multiple assay conditions on a microplate.
The FlexStation® 3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence. Programmable liquid handling allows for perfectly timed, automated biochemical and cell-based assays. The reader adds up to three transfers of assay reagents from a 96- or 384-well source plate to enhance assay design using integrated fluidics.
Onboard pipettor -
Integrated 8-channel or 16-channel pipettor increases assay flexibility by transferring reagents from 96 or 384 distinct wells in a source plate to the read plate.
Optimal assay excitation -
Dual monochromators allow users to target the optimal assay excitation and emission wavelengths and eliminate the need to change expensive band pass filters between experiments.
Low volume applications -
SpectraDrop™ Micro-Volume Microplate offers a high-throughput solution for low volume measurement, accelerating sample preparation time and increased productivity in DNA, RNA and protein research.
Robot integration -
The FlexStation 3 reader can be integrated with all leading partner robots and with our out-of-the-box automation solution for savings on up-front integration time and resources.
Other features and benefits include: - - Enable more assay conditions
- Automate pipetting
- Validate your reader
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| Reading Modes | Absorbance, Fluorescence (top/bottom read), Luminescence (top/bottom read), Time-Resolved Fluorescence (top/bottom read), Fluorescence Polarization (top/bottom read), HTRF (top/bottom read), HTRF | Absorbance Photometric, Fluorescence Intensity, Fluorescence Polarization, Time-resolved Fluorescence, Luminescence |
| Optical System | Inquire | Dual Monochromator |
| Wavelength Range | Abs: 230 - 1000 nm, FL Ex: 250 - 830 nm, FL Em: 270 - 850 nm, Lumi: 300 - 850 nm, TRF Ex: 350 nm, TRF Em: 450 - 750 nm, FP: 300 - 750 nm | 200 to 1000 nm (depending on mode) |
| Plate Formats | 6 to 384 well plates | 6 to 384 Well Platess |
| Temperature Control | Ambient + 5°C to 66°C | [RT + 2C] to 45C |
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