Microplate Reader Comparison

Click on the drop-down lists to choose which of BMG LABTECH's microplate readers you wish to compare. It is possible to compare microplate readers within a series, between various series as well as multidetection and dedicated microplate readers. Due to the modularity of BMG LABTECH's instruments, all or combinations of the features below can be installed at purchase or upgraded at any time. Please contact your local representative for more details or a quote.

	PHERAstar FS PHERAstar Plus POLARstar Omega FLUOstar Omega LUMIstar Omega SPECTROstar Omega POLARstar OPTIMA FLUOstar OPTIMA FLUOstar OPTIMA ABS FLUOstar OPTIMA F FLUOstar OPTIMA FL LUMIstar OPTIMA NOVOstar NEPHELOstar RUBYstar	PHERAstar FS PHERAstar Plus POLARstar Omega FLUOstar Omega LUMIstar Omega SPECTROstar Omega POLARstar OPTIMA FLUOstar OPTIMA FLUOstar OPTIMA ABS FLUOstar OPTIMA F FLUOstar OPTIMA FL LUMIstar OPTIMA NOVOstar NEPHELOstar RUBYstar
Detection Modes	Nephelometry	Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence
Measurement Modes	Endpoint and Kinetic measurements	Top Reading Ratiometric measurement with real-time ratio
Certified for		HTRF®
Microplate Formats	Up to 384-well plates	Up to 384-well plates
Microplate Carrier	Single	Single
Light Sources	Self-monitoring laser diode Wavelength 635±10 nm Stability <0.2% deviation Lifetime 20,000 hours Output: 1 mW Selectable beam width: 1.5 to 3.5 mm Selectable Intensity 0-100% Scattering angle: Detects up to 80° full cone angle	High energy nitrogen laser (337 nm)
Detectors	Side window photomultiplier tube	Lens based dual channel photomultiplier system for Simultaneous Dual Emission at 620 nm and 665 nm Single photon counting
Sensitivity	Depends on particle size and liquid properties Silica detection (particle size 0.5 to 10 µm) 800 nM Dynamic Range: 5 decades Maximum measurement value (1s= 500,000 Relative Nephelometry Units)
Read Times	Depend on assay conditions and liquid surface stability 23 s (96), 66 s (384)	5 flashes 55 s (96), 170 s (384) 20 flashes 130 s (96), 475 s (384)
Reagent Injection	Up to 3 built-in reagent injectors Injection at measurement position (6 to 384-well) Individual injection volumes for each well (3 to 350 µL) Variable injection speed up to 420 µL / s Up to four injection events per well Reagent back flushing
Shaking	Linear, orbital, and double-orbital with user-definable time and speed
Gas Vent	System to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader
Incubation	+5°C above ambient up to 38°C
Software	License-free software package including Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software
Dimensions	Width: 44 cm, depth: 48 cm, height: 33 cm; weight: 25 kg	Width: 44 cm, depth: 48 cm, height: 30 cm; weight: 29 kg
Accessories	Optional Accessories	Optional Accessories
Stacker	Magazines for up to 50 plates - continuous loading feature	Magazines for up to 50 plates - continuous loading feature
THERMOstar	Microplate Incubator and Shaker	Microplate Incubator and Shaker

     

HTRF is a registered trademark of Cisbio International.

AlphaScreen is a registered trademark of PerkinElmer, Inc.

DLReady is a trademark of Promega Corp.

LanthaScreen is a registered trademark of Invitrogen Corp.

Transcreener is a patented technology of BellBrook Labs.