Microplate reader FLUOSTAR OMEGA - Excellent 2019

FLUOstar Omega: The cutting-edge multi-mode microplate reader for life sciences

The FLUOstar Omega stands out as a state-of-the-art multi-mode microplate reader, specifically designed to meet the needs of life sciences applications. With its ability to detect fluorescence, luminescence and absorbance, this reader offers exceptional versatility for a variety of analyses, ranging from cell biology studies to protein quantification, enzyme assays and more. still others.

Thanks to its cutting-edge technology, the FLUOstar Omega positions itself as an undisputed leader in the field of microplate analysis. Featuring three main detection modes, this reader offers unrivaled accuracy and increased sensitivity to meet the highest demands of researchers.

The secret of its performance lies in its UV/Vis spectrophotometer and its highly sensitive filters. Designed to capture even the weakest signals, these components guarantee exceptionally reliable measurements. Whether for fluorescence, luminescence or absorbance analyses, the FLUOstar Omega excels in all areas.

Additionally, its ability to capture complete absorbance spectra in less than a second per well opens new avenues for high-throughput analyses. This unrivaled speed allows researchers to accelerate their discoveries and explore new scientific horizons with unprecedented efficiency.

The FLUOstar Omega embodies German engineering excellence, synonymous with unrivaled quality and reliability. Made in Germany, this microplate reader benefits from the highest standards and cutting-edge technical expertise for which the German industry is renowned.

Its robust construction and careful design guarantee exceptional durability, capable of withstanding the most demanding conditions. Whether facing prolonged shaking or harsh laboratory environments, the FLUOstar Omega remains steadfast, ensuring optimal performance with every use.

The unrivaled reliability of the FLUOstar Omega has been widely recognized by the scientific community. Renowned institutions such as Rocky Mountain Labs, Montana, USA, have chosen this reader as their reference reader for the development of various critical analyses. From protein sedimentation assays to prion and amyloid aggregation assays, the FLUOstar Omega has demonstrated its ability to produce accurate and reliable results, making it an indispensable tool for cutting-edge scientific research.

The FLUOstar Omega is not only a premium microplate reader; it also stands out for its scalability, providing users with a solution tailored to their ever-changing needs. With its ingenious modular design, this reader can be easily upgraded to incorporate new features or additional detection modes, providing unparalleled flexibility for research laboratories.

This scalability is a real boon for researchers who want to stay at the cutting edge of technology and adapt their equipment to the changing requirements of their research projects. Whether to integrate new detection modes, improve performance, or add additional features, the FLUOstar Omega can be upgraded seamlessly, without compromising its reliability or accuracy.

By offering a flexible and adaptable solution, the FLUOstar Omega allows research laboratories to maximize their investment and remain competitive in a constantly evolving scientific environment. With its scalability, this microplate reader adapts to the specific needs of each user, providing a tailor-made solution for a wide variety of research applications.

Additionally, the FLUOstar Omega is equipped with advanced features such as integrated injectors for reagent delivery and initiation of kinetic reactions, precise temperature control for cellular assays, as well as an atmospheric control unit to maintain optimal conditions for cell culture.

With its user-friendly software, the FLUOstar Omega provides a smooth and intuitive user experience, allowing researchers to define measurement protocols, acquire data and analyze results with ease. The software offers a range of advanced features, including standard curve generation, automatic DNA/RNA concentration determination, enzyme kinetic analysis, and much more.

The FLUOstar Omega presents itself as an indispensable tool for life sciences research laboratories, offering an unbeatable combination of performance, reliability and versatility. With its ability to meet a variety of applications and evolve with user needs, the FLUOstar Omega remains at the forefront of technology for microplate analyses.

• Weight: 28 kg
• Dimensions: Width: 44 cm, Depth: 48 cm, Height: 30 cm
• Detection modes: UV/vis absorbance, fluorescence intensity (including FRET and TRF), luminescence (flash and glow, including BRET)
• Measurement modes: Top and bottom reading, endpoint and kinetic, sequential multi-excitation, sequential multi-emission, simultaneous dual emission (FI and LUM), ratiometric measurements, well scanning
• Supported microplate formats: Up to 384-well plates; 1536-well plates in absorbance, user-defined format
• Light source: High energy xenon flash lamp
• Detector: Side window photomultiplier tube, CCD spectrometer
• Optical filters: Excitation and emission filter wheels for 8 filters each
• Spectral range: 240 - 740 nm or 240 - 900 nm for fluorescence and luminescence; absorbance spectrometer: 220 - 1000 nm
• Sensitivity: FI < 0.2 fmol/well FITC; TRF < 30 amol/well europium; LUM 20 amol/well ATP; DLReadyTM certified
• Selectable spectral resolution: 1, 2, 5, and 10 nm
• Absorbance measurement range: 0 to 4 OD
• Accuracy: < 1 % at 2 OD; Precision: < 0.5 % at 1 OD and < 0.8 % at 2 OD
• Reading time: Flying mode (1 flash): 9 sec (96), 16 sec (384)
• Reagent injection: Up to 2 built-in reagent injectors
• Shaking: Linear, orbital, and double-orbital with user-defined time and speed
• Gas venting: System to inject an atmosphere or to pull a vacuum into the reader
• Incubation: +4°C above ambient up to 45°C or 65°C
• Software: Multi-user software package including Reader Control and MARS data analysis software
• Available accessories: Stacker, THERMOstar microplate incubator and shaker, Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU), LVis Plate, Filters, Various upgrades.