BioTek Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer
With its monochromator-based optics, Epoch™ Microplate Spectrophotometer offers a filter-free, wide wavelength range for UV-Vis absorbance measurements in a variety of microplate formats, and in 2 µL samples when the available Take3 plate is used. Epoch is controlled with the Gen5 Software interface, with simple programming and powerful data analysis. This robust, low maintenance microplate spectrophotometer is the most cost-effective system available, ensuring even greater value over time.
BioTek Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer
With its monochromator-based optics, Epoch™ Microplate Spectrophotometer offers a filter-free, wide wavelength range for UV-Vis absorbance measurements in a variety of microplate formats, and in 2 µL samples when the available Take3 plate is used. Epoch is controlled with the Gen5 Software interface, with simple programming and powerful data analysis. This robust, low maintenance microplate spectrophotometer is the most cost-effective system available, ensuring even greater value over time.
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GENERAL
| Detection modes | Absorbance |
| Read methods | Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, well area scanning |
| Microplate types | 6- to 384-well plates |
| Other labware supported | Take 3 Micro-Volume Plates |
| Temperature control | not available |
| Shaking | not available |
| Software | Gen5™ Data Analysis Software Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option) |
| Automation | BioStack™ and 3rd party automation compatible ('R' configuration) |
ABSORBANCE
| Light source | Xenon flash |
| Detector | photodiode |
| Wavelength selection | monochromator |
| Wavelength range | 200 to 999 nm, in 1 nm increments |
| Monochromator bandwidth | 5 nm |
| Dynamic range | 0 - 4.0 OD |
| Resolution | 0.0001 OD |
| Pathlength correction | yes |
| Monochromator wavelength accuracy | + 2 nm |
| Monochromator wavelength repeatability | + 0.2 nm |
| OD accuracy | 0 to 2 OD: +1% +0.010 OD 2 to 2.5 OD: +3% +0.010 OD |
| OD linearity | 0 to 2 OD: +% +0.010 OD 2 to 2.5 OD: +3% +0.010 OD |
| OD repeatability | 0 to 2 OD: +1% +0.005 OD 2 to 2.5 OD: +3% +0.005 OD |
| Reading speed (kinetic) | 96 wells: 15 seconds 384 wells: 31 seconds |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Power | 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz. |
| Dimensions | 12" W x 12.5" D x 7.7" H (30.5 cm x 31.8 cm x 19.6 cm) |
| Weight | <15 lbs (6.8 kg) |
REGULATORY
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. ROHS compliant. In Vitro Diagnostic use models are available. |
CONFIGURATIONS
- EPOCH - Microplate Spectrophotometer
- EPOCHR - Microplate Spectrophotometer, BioStack and 3rd party compatible.
