Elegant simplicity that lets you follow your imagination
Got an idea? Follow up on it fast. The EMax® Plus Microplate Reader gives you simple, walk-up access to the data you need to make your next decision. Eight filter modes enable visible-wavelength absorption measurement applications such as protein quantification, cell viability and ELISA. SoftMax® Pro Software, included, simplifies assay setup with pre-defined protocols and provides powerful tools for data visualization and analysis.Read the customer story – University of California, Davis
- Overview
- Applications
- Software
- Filter Modes
- Specifications
- Resources
Benefits
- 8 filters come standard to cover wide range of applications
- Pre-defined protocols with SoftMax® Pro Software walk-up usability
- Compact instrument footprint
Features
- Measures both flat and round 96-well microplates
- Automatic lamp calibration prior to each reading ensures automatic measurements
- Powerful curve fitting protocols and statistical analysis tools
- Integrated instrument control and data analysis with SoftMax Pro Software
EMax Plus Microplate Reader applications:
- ELISAs and immunoassays
- Protein quantification such as: Bradford, Lowry, BCA, and DC protein assays
- Phosphotases/kinases
- Cell viability
SoftMax Pro Software simplifies setting up your assays by providing:
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- Simple set-up and automatic instrument recognition
- Pre-defined protocols for endpoint and kinetic ELISA protein plus quantification assays such as Bradford, Lowry, BCA, and DC protein assays
- A wide variety of scan types: Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectrum* and Well Scanning*
- Standard data reduction settings are preselected as default
- Automatic data recovery feature
SoftMax Pro Software offers a variety of customizing options:
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- Predefined calculation options for common data analysis functions
- Automatic export to Microsoft Excel
- Instrument settings and plate read area can be adjusted to suit your experiment’s needs
- Custom data reduction settings can be selected for optimal signal selection
- Full reports, with font flexibility, and live mini-tables and graphs are now available within the Notes section to simplify the result sharing experience
- Contemporary user community enabling protocol exchange and expertise sharing among our numerous users
- Proven integration with leading automation and LIMS platforms for partnered solutions
- Optional tools for regulated labs with SoftMax Pro GxP Compliance Software
* available in select instrument models
8 Standard Filter Modes
| Assay | Filter |
| Bradford | 595 nm |
| BCA | 562 nm |
| Lowry | 650 nm |
| MTT | 570 nm |
| XTT | 492 nm |
| Cell Density | 620 nm |
| PNPP | 405 nm |
| DPD | 492 nm |
| TMB | 450 nm |
| Reference wavelength: 620 nm | |
| Specifications | |
| Lamp source | Tungsten halogen |
| Measurement range | 0-3.3 OD |
| Reproducibility/precision | 0.25% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm |
| Accuracy | 0.5% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm |
| Standard filters | 405, 450, 492, 562, 570, 595, 620, and 650 nm |
| Wavelength selection | Filters |
| Wavelength range | 400-750 nm |
| Plate types | Flat and round 96-well plates |
| Data output | Export to PC |
| Detection system | Single channel silicon photodiode |
| Reading speed | 25 seconds |
| Software | SoftMax Pro Software |
| Shaking | None |
| Temperature control | None |
| Linearity | 0.25% and 0.0025 OD from 0.1 -2.5 OD at 492 nm |
| Computer interface | USB 2.0 |
| Optical system | Filters |
| Power requirement | External power supply: 100-240VAC; current rating 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.5 x 18.2 x 43.5 cm 12.4″x7.1″x17.1″ |
| Weight | 6.6 kg, 14.52 lbs |
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Related Collateral
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Application
Protein quantitation with the EMax Plus Microplate Reader