Biotek Epoch Monochromator-Based Absorbance Microplate Spectrophotometer

The Biotek Epoch is a versatile monochromator-based absorbance microplate spectrophotometer designed for precise quantification in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing applications. It supports absorbance detection with a wavelength range from 200 to 999 nm in 1 nm increments, suitable for nucleic acid and protein analysis in microvolume and standard microplate formats.

Key specifications include:

• Detection modes: Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, and well area scanning
• Compatible microplates: 6- to 384-well formats, including Take3 Microvolume plates for as little as 2 µL samples
• Light source: Xenon flash with photodiode detector and monochromator optics with 5 nm bandwidth
• Optical performance: Dynamic range 0–4.0 OD; resolution 0.0001 OD; pathlength correction enabled for accurate quantitation
• Wavelength accuracy and repeatability within ±2 nm and ±0.2 nm respectively ensure reproducible results critical for quantitative absorbance assays
• Reading speed optimized for high-throughput workflows: 96 wells in 15 seconds, 384 wells in 31 seconds
• Automation-ready: Compatible with Biotek BioStack and third party robotic handlers, facilitating walk-away assay automation in biomanufacturing and synthetic biology labs
• Controlled via Gen5 software featuring pre-programmed protocols and advanced data analysis capabilities essential for molecular biology, ELISA, and biotechnology research

The Epoch system is specifically engineered for absorbance-based applications including ELISA, endpoint assays, kinetics, and spectral scanning, making it indispensable in biomedical engineering, molecular cloning workflows, and molecular diagnostics. Its microvolume capability is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring minimal sample volumes.

Compact (12" x 13" x 8"), lightweight (6.8 kg), and easy to maintain, the Biotek Epoch ensures reliable and accurate absorbance measurements with robust pathlength correction and high linearity across the optical density range. The system includes communication cables, power supply, and a validated Gen5 software license, backed by a 30-day warranty.

This absorbance microplate reader is a cost-effective solution optimized for biotechnology researchers seeking precise optical density measurements in various quantitative colorimetric assays and nucleic acid/protein quantitation workflows.