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NEPHELOstar Microplate-Based Nephelometer
•Brochure: NEPHELOstar Microplate-Based Nephelometer
The NEPHELOstar is the world's first and only laser-based microplate nephelometer for measuring turbidity or solubility of a sample in microplate formats, even up to 384-well format. The NEPHELOstar detects particles in liquid samples by measuring forward scattered light when a laser beam is directed through the solution. The scattered light is detected at angles of up to 80 degrees, making it approximately thirty times more sensitive than traditional transmission readers that measure the reduction in direct light passing through a sample well. Temperature-regulated heating plates above and below the entire plate movement area provide uniform incubation up to 38°C. The NEPHELOstar can also accommodate up to three built-in reagent injectors which allow simultaneous injection and reading of up to three different reagents per well. The NEPHELOstar also has the option of adding a gas vent, which is a perfect tool to study fungal and microbial growth.
These features, along with BMG LABTECH´s Digital Photon Integration (DPI) technology and a detection angle of 80°, ensure that the NEPHELOstar is approximately thirty times more sensitive than conventional transmission readers. Developed to meet high-throughput demands, this microplate-based nephelometer is faster than conventional solubility detection methods with the highest sensitivity and flexibility.
Stacker and Robot Compatibility
The NEPHELOstar can be incorporated into a wide array of robotic systems via ActiveX or DDE interface. For rapid mid-throughput plate handling, BMG LABTECH offers the 50 plate Stacker with an integrated barcode reader.
MARS Software Package
The NEPHELOstar comes with BMG LABTECH's established Reader Control Software and comprehensive Data Analysis Software, MARS. The highly intuitive software provides limitless possibilities for test set up where it is needed, but also offers a "Quick-Start" mode for running routine analysis with just 3 mouse clicks. In MARS, a Wizard guides the user through the entire data analysing process. Additionally, a Template Manager can be used for building complex data processing protocols. Improved robotic integration capabilities complete this software package.
•Brochure: NEPHELOstar Microplate-Based Nephelometer
