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POLARstar Optima Multidetection Plate Reader
•Brochure: POLARstar Optima Multidetection Plate Reader
The POLARstar OPTIMA is a fully automated microplate based multi-detection reader which incorporates Simultaneous Dual Emission detection and five different measurement principles:
- Fluorescence Polarization
- Fluorescence Intensity - including FRET
- Time-Resolved Fluorescence - including DELFIA®
- High-Performance Luminescence (flash and glow)- including BRET
- Absorbance - UV/Vis with path length correction
It is designed for the widest possible range of non-radioactive labeled applications:
- Ca2+ Measurements (e.g. Ca2+Flux with Fura-2 or Indo-1)
- Molecular Interactions
- Enzyme Activity
- Cell Toxicity, Proliferation and Viability
- ATP Quantification
- Immunoassays
- And many more…
By integrating a high intensity xenon flash lamp and liquid light guide technology, the POLARstar OPTIMA can cover the wavelength range from 240 – 740 nm or even 240 – 900 nm. The POLARstar OPTIMA can read all plate formats from 6- up to 384-well plates. The versatile optical system allows automatic switching from top to bottom reading and the dual-channel detection system can be used for fluorescence polarization as well as dual emission wavelength measurements (ratiometric fluorophores or FRET assays). Incubation up to 45°C or 60°C, gas vent connection, up to two built-in reagent injectors, fast filter wheels, the ability to define up to 8 sets of filters, and DLReadyTM certification are just some of the outstanding features found in the POLARstar OPTIMA.
Robot Compatibility
The POLARstar OPTIMA can be incorporated into a wide array of robotic systems via DDE or ActiveX interface. For mid-throughput plate handling, BMG LABTECH's Stacker, with optional barcode reader, can be integrated with the POLARstar OPTIMA.
Complete Software Package
The POLARstar OPTIMA comes with BMG LABTECH's established OPTIMA Reader Control Software and comprehensive MARS Data Analysis Software. The familiar and highly visual OPTIMA reader control software provides limitless possibilities for test set up and is fully compliant with FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11. The well-organized Data Analysis Software – MARS – offers a Template Manager for building complex data processing protocols and a Wizard-guided interface to create easy step-by-step calculations, and much more.
•Brochure: POLARstar Optima Multidetection Plate Reader
