Complete Product Description

The Molecular Devices SPECTRAmax 250 instruments optical design is the only multichannel system that truly mimics a dual-beam spectrophotometer. Each sample has a discrete sample beam and reference beam so that each well is measured directly. The eight-channel system- consisting of 8 sample beams and 8 reference beams- delivers both superior precision and speed of reading across the microplate. This is a state of the art reader that sold for approximately $ 20-000.00 three years ago.

The SPECTRAmax 250 microplate spectrophotometer has a xenon flash lamp and grating monochromator that facilitate direct UV measurement of DNA- RNA- and protein in microplates. Up to 96 assays can be run at one time using disposable or quartz microplates. The purity of DNA can be measured with A260/A280 ratios. Also- users can perform spectral scans from 250 nm to 750 nm to simplify qualitative analyses of numerous samples. The product reportedly reduces sample volumes in experiments because the assays are performed in a microplate instead of cuvettes. SOFTmax PRO microplate data- analysis software- for use with the SPECTRAmax 250- provides built-in spreadsheet capabilities for easy data analysis and reporting.