Molecular Devices SpectraMax 190 Dual-Beam Microplate Spectrophotometer for UV-Vis Assays

The Molecular Devices SpectraMax 190 is a high-precision dual-beam microplate spectrophotometer designed for reliable UV-Vis absorbance measurements across a wide wavelength range of 190–850 nm. Featuring 8 sample and 8 reference beams coupled with a monochromator offering 1 nm wavelength selection, it provides superior accuracy (±1.0 nm) and repeatability (±0.2 nm), essential for sensitive molecular diagnostics and biotechnological research workflows such as DNA quantification and molecular cloning.

Key technical features include:

• Dual-beam optical design for minimizing measurement variability in complex assays
• Rapid read times, with endpoint measurements completed in approximately 12 seconds and kinetic reads in around 9 seconds
• A stable xenon flash lamp light source, enhancing signal consistency during live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis
• Operating temperature range suitable for typical lab environments (ambient +4°C to 45°C)
• Comes complete with a laptop equipped with proprietary software, streamlining assay setup and data acquisition critical for high-throughput bioprocessing and synthetic biology applications

Its broad wavelength coverage and precision make the SpectraMax 190 popular among researchers involved in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology research, and biomanufacturing pipelines requiring robust microplate absorbance data. The device’s dual-beam approach and monochromator versatility ensure accurate UV-Vis assay performance, making it essential for workflows like quantitative nucleic acid analysis and biochemical enzyme kinetics in clinical and industrial biotechnological environments.