Instrument Description
and Capabilities:
The Finstruments® Fluoroskan
Filter Based Fluorescence Microplate Reader is an advanced 96
well microplate fluorometer. It is built to the highest specifications
and can be used in the most discriminating research or clinical
laboratory. Common tests include those used in newborn screening,
determination of TSH, T4, phenylalanine, galactose, and biotinidase
deficiency. Immunological, microbiological, biochemical and enzyme
activity measurement can be performed with precision with this model.
Fluorescence light is measured at a narrow angle; the excitation light
source and the detector of the emission light are both located above the
microplate. Filters are held in both the emission and excitation filter
wheels. There are 4 positions on each filter wheel to offer the
researcher a great deal of flexibility. The Finstruments Fluoroskan Fluorescent
Microplate Reader is designed to read fluorescences from black
or opaque fluorplates. In certain cases, transparent plates may be used.
The measured values can be read directly from the 16
character alphanumeric digital display. Extensive built-in software
makes this a capable stand-alone instrument for the lab on a budget,
however, simple, easy-to-use software Spectrosoft PC is available for
purchase to
greatly facilitate data collection and analysis.
Instrument performance includes different operations
such as calculation selection, several blanking possibilities,
measurement time selection, and temperature selection with Spectrosoft
PC Software or use standard PC software (included) download into excel.
| Light source |
XENON lamp; wavelength range from 270 nm
to 1000 nm
Power consumption about 40 watts |
| Detector |
Photomultiplier tube; wavelength range
200-800 nm |
| Excitation wavelength range 1 of choice |
320-700nm |
| Emission wavelength range 1 of choice |
390-800nm |
Excitation filter wheel
Filters are
easily accessible and reconfigured to meet dozens of application
requirements.
(Hundreds of filter pair combinations available) |
Fluorophore
Reference Table
(partial listing, see below)
|
Emission filter wheel
Filters are
easily accessible and reconfigured to meet dozens of application
requirements.
(Hundreds of filter pair combinations available) |
Fluorophore
Reference Table
(partial listing see below)
|
| Operating temperature range of the
environment when measured |
+10º C to + 40º C |
| Temperature Control
(Catalog #P97054) |
Ambient or 37º C (if
included) |
| Speed of operation |
Selected with PC software |
| Microwell plate type-suggested |
96 well black plates optimal to prevent
cross contamination. |
Ordering information |
Catalog #P97052 Remanufactured no temperature
control $4,995.
Catalog #P97054 Remanufactured
with temperature control $6,295. |
Spectrosoft PC Control Software |
Spectrosoft PC Software
Catalog #6723108 |
PC Interface |
RS 232 serial
& parallel port |
Fluorescence Reference
Standard Plate |
Catalog #9705092 |
