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BioTek ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Reader with 380-900 nm Range and Temperature Control
Product Description
The BioTek ELx808 is an absorbance-only, eight-channel microplate reader optimized for measurements in standard 96-well plates over a wavelength range of 380 to 900 nm. It features a filter-based wavelength selection system with standard filters at 405, 450, 490, and 630 nm.
Key specifications and features include:
- Wavelength Range: 380–900 nm
- Dynamic Range: Up to 4.000 OD with high optical precision
- Read Modes: Endpoint, kinetic, linear scan
- Temperature Control: 4-zone system up to 50°C for assays requiring stable temperature conditions
- Shaker: Internal microplate shaker with adjustable speeds (low, medium, high, variable)
- Interface: Onboard processor with 2 x 24 character LED display and membrane keys
- Software: Includes Gen5 Data Analysis Software for assay and data management
- Accuracy: ±1.0% absorbance at 405 nm
- Light Source: Tungsten halogen lamp
- Voltage Compatibility: Supports diverse voltage ranges
- Assay Compatibility: Suitable for UV-Vis absorbance detection only; does not support 340 nm wavelength
This instrument delivers precise, flexible absorbance measurements suitable for various applications including kinetic assays and long-term microbial growth studies in a compact, user-friendly system.
Item Stats
Product details
| Wavelength Range | 380 to 900 nm |
| Filters Included | 405, 450, 490, and 630 nm |
| Wavelength Bandpass | 10 nm |
| Wavelength Selection | Filter Based: 405, 450, 490, and 630 nm |
| Microplate Capacity | Standard 96-well microplates |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 16 x 15.5 x 8.75 in (40.6 x 39.4 x 22.2 cm) |
| Weight | 30 lb. (13.6 kg) |
| Environment | Operating temperature 18ºC to 40°C |
| Light Source | Tungsten halogen-filled bulb |
| Humidity | 10% to 85% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Power Consumption | 100 VA, four voltage ranges accommodated by the voltage selection switch: Range 1: 100 VAC, 90 to 110 VAC, 50/60HzRange 2: 120 VAC, 108 to 132 VAC, 50/60HzRange 3: 230 VAC, 207 to 253 VAC, 50/60HzRange 4: 240 VAC, 216 to 264 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Incubation | Temperature control up to 50ºC Temperature uniformity of ± 0.5°C at 37°C |
| Plate Shaking | Low, Medium, High, and Variable Speeds |
| Read Modes | Endpoint, Kinetic, and Linear Scan |
| Read Speeds | Normal Mode: Single/Dual Wavelength 12/20 sec. Rapid Mode: Single/Dual Wavenlength 8/13 sec.Kinetic Interval Rapid Mode: Single Wavelength 6 sec |
| Absorbance Measurement Range | 0.000 to 4.000 OD (400 to 900 nm range) 0.000 to 3.000 OD (340 to 400 nm range) |
| Absorbance Accuracy | 96-Well Plate, Endpoint: ± 1.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm ± 1.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm |
| Absorbance Linearity | 96-Well Plate, Endpoint: ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.500 OD at 405 nm ± 2.0% from 2.500 OD to 3.500 OD @ 405 nm ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm |
| Absorbance Repeatability | 96-Well Plate, Endpoint: ± 0.5% ± 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm ± 1.5% ± 0.005 OD from 2.500 to 3.500 OD @ 405 nm ± 2.5% ± 0.005 OD from 3.500 to 4.000 OD @ 405 nm ± 1.0% ± 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm |
| Electrical Requirements | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
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