BMG Labtech PHERAstar FS Multi-mode Microplate Reader with TRF and Microplate Stacker III

The BMG Labtech PHERAstar FS Microplate Reader is a versatile, automated multi-mode microplate reader designed for high-throughput screening applications in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and pharmaceutical research. It supports advanced detection modes including fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), making it essential for workflows in gene editing analysis, enzyme kinetics, and bioprocessing.

Key technical specifications include:

• Detection modes: Fluorescence Intensity (FI), Fluorescence Polarization (FP), Luminescence (LUM), Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF)
• Spectral range: 230 nm to 750 nm (FI, FP, LUM), extended to 900 nm for TRF depending on installed optical filters
• Optic modules: Supports up to 6 modules (5 interchangeable plus 1 preinstalled luminescence module) for customizable assay requirements
• Light sources: High-energy Xenon flash lamp and nitrogen laser for sensitive detection
• Microplate formats: Compatible with 6-well up to 1536-well plates, including standard 96- and 384-well configurations
• Integrated incubation: Temperature control from +5 °C above ambient to 45 °C with precise regulation, suitable for live-cell assays and enzyme reactions
• Shaking options: Linear, orbital, and double-orbital shaking with user-definable speed and duration for uniform sample mixing
• Automated plate handling: Includes Microplate Stacker III with capability for 50 microplates to streamline biomanufacturing screening throughput
• Automatic Z-adjustment: Ensures optimal focal positioning with continuous curve monitoring for assay accuracy

This system comes with a computer preloaded with the control software, optical filters (3 included), communication and power cables, and an advanced stacker for robotic workflow automation. The unit is fully serviced and tested, certified operational for fluorescence, TRF, and luminescence assays, guaranteeing reliable performance in clinical diagnostics, synthetic biology research, and molecular biology laboratories.

Ideal for complex assay workflows and kinetic studies, the PHERAstar FS is widely adopted by biotechnology researchers requiring precise multiplexed measurements critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular cloning studies.

This instrument offers a compact benchtop solution with enhanced automation features and a broad spectral detection range, facilitating fluorescence and luminescence analysis across diverse research domains including neuroscience, cell imaging, and enzyme activity profiling.

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This pre-owned instrument includes warranty, remote setup, and training options, backed by comprehensive functional validation and expert technical support.