Help with Microplate Readers specifications:
Assay Type
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| Absorbance | Absorbance is the conversion of radiant energy to a different form of energy by interaction with matter. It is also known as photometric. | ||
| Fluorescence | Fluorescence is the molecular absorption of light energy by a molecule, with immediate emission of less energetic photons (longer wavelength). | ||
| Luminescence | Luminescence does not require light to excite molecules. The energy is provided by chemical (chemiluminescence) or biochemical (bioluminescence) reactions. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted assay type. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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Performance Specifications
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| Wavelength Range: | The range over which the microplate reader can measure the distance between two adjacent peaks (or troughs) of a wave. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Accuracy: | Accuracy is the agreement between a mean measured value and a true or accepted value as quantified by error. It is related to determinate errors and quantified by bias. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Response Time: | Response time is the amount of time required from introduction of the sample into the reader until the analysis is complete. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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Microplate Capacity
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| The size of the microplate the reader can accept. Common configurations are 96, 384 and 1536 well microplates. | |||
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| 96 | The maximum plate size is 96 wells | ||
| 384 | The maximum plate size is 384 wells | ||
| 1536 | The maximum plate size is 1536 wells | ||
| Other | Other unlisted microplate configuration. | ||
| Search Logic: | Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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User Interface Options
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| Local Interface: | |||
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| Analog Front Panel | The panel has analog user inputs such as potentiometers, dials, switches for adjustment of output, ranges, etc. | ||
| Digital Front Panel | The panel uses digital keypads or menus for programming. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Computer Interface? | The reader can be controlled or monitored remotely with a computer via interface. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Serial Interface | Serial ports or interfaces can be used for serial communication, in which only one bit is transferred at a time. Examples include RS232, RS422, RS485, USB etc. | ||
| Parallel Interface | Parallel interface channels are capable of transferring more than one bit simultaneously. Examples include PC printer port, Centronics etc. | ||
| Other Computer Interface | Computer interface options include modem, transmitter, TTL, etc. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Application Software Included? | The reader comes with software for control or monitoring the process. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Display Type: | |||
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| Analog Meter | The unit has an analog display such as a dial or indicator lights. | ||
| Digital Numerical Display | The unit has a digital display of numerical values. | ||
| Video Display | The reader includes a CRT, LCD, or other multi-line display. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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Features
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| Integral Shaker? | There is a shaking mechanism to facilitate reactions. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Integral Dispensers? | The microplate reader has a dispenser to dispense the reagents that are reacting. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Temperature Control? | The microplate reader has an internal temperature control mechanism for reactions that must be kept at certain temperatures. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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Environment
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| Operating Temperature: | This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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