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General Questions
Is an installation of the Absorbance 96 plate reader or setup by a technician necessary?
No, installation and setup can be easily performed by the end user. The Absorbance 96 plate reader and app were…
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Can I use U- or V-bottom plates with the Absorbance 96 plate reader?
Best results will be obtained with flat-bottom plates. U-bottom and V-bottom plates may be used, but increased light scattering due…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can half-area plates be used with the Absorbance 96 plate reader?
The suitability of half-area plates for the Absorbance 96 plate reader has to be validated by the end user. Some…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can a readout with the Absorbance 96 plate reader be performed with a lid or plate sealer film on the microplate?
We do not recommend to perform readouts with a cover on the microplate, as this typically increased errors/variability. Plate sealer…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Does the Absorbance 96 plate reader measure fluorescence or luminescence?
Unfortunately, no. The Absorbance 96 plate reader is an absorbance-only plate reader measuring optical density (OD). It is not capable…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Does the Absorbance 96 plate reader offer plate-shaking?
The Absorbance 96 plate reader does not offer a built-in plate-shaking function. However, the reader itself can be easily mounted…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can the Absorbance 96 plate reader be equipped with UV filters?
Unfortunately not. The shortest available wavelength filter is 400 nm. But many wavelengths between 400-990 nm are available.
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Which wavelengths can the Absorbance 96 plate reader be equipped with?
Our standard device setup includes the following four (4) wavelengths: 405 nm, 450 nm, 492 nm, and 620 nm. Furthermore,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Do custom wavelengths for the Absorbance 96 plate reader cost extra?
No, commonly used wavelength filters can be chosen at no extra cost. The vast majority of filter wavelengths and applications…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can I order extra filters for the Absorbance 96 plate reader?
No, you cannot unfortunately. The Absorbance 96 plate reader comes with four (4) fixed installed filters and does not have…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023