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.

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.




Detection Modes	Fluorescence Intensity - including FRET Fluorescence Polarization Luminescence (flash and glow) - including BRET Time-Resolved Fluorescence - including DELFIA® UV/Vis absorbance	Fluorescence Intensity - including FRET Luminescence (flash and glow) - including BRET Time-Resolved Fluorescence - including DELFIA® UV/Vis absorbance
Measurement Modes	Top and bottom reading Endpoint and Kinetic measurements Sequential Multi Excitation measurements Sequential Multi Emission measurements Simultaneous Dual Emission measurements Ratiometric measurements Well Scanning	Top and bottom reading Endpoint and Kinetic measurements Sequential Multi Excitation measurements Sequential Multi Emission measurements Ratiometric measurements Well Scanning
Certified for	DLReady™	DLReady™
Microplate Formats	6 to 384-well plates, user-definable	6 to 384-well plates, user-definable
Microplate Carrier	Single	Single
Light Sources	High energy xenon flash lamp	High energy xenon flash lamp
Detectors	Two side window photomultiplier tubes	Side window photomultiplier tube
Optical Filters	Excitation and emission filter wheels for 8 filters each	Excitation and emission filter wheels for 8 filters each
Spectral Range	240 to 740 nm or 240 to 900 nm	240 to 740 nm or 240 to 900 nm
Sensitivity	FI < 1 fmol / well Fluorescein FP < 5 mP standard deviation at 1 nM Fluorescein TRF < 70 amol/well Europium LUM < 30 amol/well ATP DLReady certified ABS Dynamic range: ±0.000 - 4.000 OD Reproducibility: ±0.010 OD for 0 - 2 OD range	FI < 1 fmol / well Fluorescein TRF < 70 amol/well Europium LUM < 30 amol/well ATP DLReady certified ABS Dynamic range: ±0.000 - 4.000 OD Reproducibility: ±0.010 OD for 0 - 2 OD range
Read Times	Flying mode 15 s (96), 30 (384)	Flying mode 15 s (96), 30 (384)
Reagent Injection	Up to 2 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	Up to 2 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	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	System to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader
Incubation	+5°C above ambient up to 45°C or 60°C	+5°C above ambient up to 45°C or 60°C
Software	License-free software package including Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software	License-free software package including Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software
Dimensions	Width: 44 cm, depth: 48 cm, height: 26 cm; weight: 26 kg	Width: 44 cm, depth: 48 cm, height: 26 cm; weight: 26 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
Optical Filters	Optimized for dyes, fluorophores and specific assays Filters for all applications from UV to NIR Customized filters available upon request	Optimized for dyes, fluorophores and specific assays Filters for all applications from UV to NIR Customized filters available upon request
Upgrades	Upgrades to include options such as additional detection modes, reagent injectors, extended temperature control, etc. are available. Please contact your local representative for more information.	Upgrades to include options such as additional detection modes, reagent injectors, extended temperature control, etc. are available. Please contact your local representative for more information.