Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader and Laptop
AMERICA North (USA-Canada-Mexico)
Read modes Absorbance
Fluorescence (top/bottom read)
Luminescence (top/bottom read)
Wavelength ranges Abs: 200 - 1000 nm
FL: 250 - 850 nm
Lumi: 250 - 850 nm
Wavelength selection Monochromator tunable in 1-nm increments
Absorbance photometric accuracy/linearity < ±1.0% and ±0.006 OD (0.0-2.0 OD)
Absorbance photometric precision/repeatability < ±1.0% and ±0.003 OD (0.0-2.0 OD)
Sensitivity top read optimized FL: 1 fmol/well in 200 μL FITC 96 well (< 5 pM), 2 fmol/well in 100 μL FITC 384 well (< 20 pM)
Lumi: < 2 fg/well for firefly luciferase in 96 and 384 well
Light source(s) Xenon flashlamp
Detector(s) Silicon photodiode
Photomultiplier tube
Read types (endpoint, kinetic, etc) Endpoint
Kinetic
Spectrum scan
Well scan
Read times Abs: 17 seconds
FL: 15 seconds
Lumi: 17 seconds
Plate shaking Linear
Cuvette port Yes
Robotics / automation Yes
Plate type(s) 6 - 384 well plates
Temperature control Yes, Ambient +2°C to 60°C
Power rating 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 3.5A
Dimensions (W x D x H) 22.8 x 15 x 8.6 in (58 x 38 x 22 cm)
Weight 35 lb (15.9 kg)