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SpectraMax® Paradigm – Multi-Mode Microplate Reader

High-throughput screening capability on one fast, configurable microplate reader

Z-height and microplate optimization increases assay dynamic range and sensitivity

The SpectraMax® Paradigm® Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence (including HTRF), fluorescence polarization, AlphaScreen®, AlphaLISA®, and luminescence assays for up to 1536-well plates. Detection cartridge modularity allows for easy addition of new read modes within minutes without requiring a service visit, while providing the flexibility for future applications.

Get automatic Z-height optimization Get automatic Z-height optimization

Z-height focusing is enabled for fast top- and bottom-reads for all read modes. By performing Z-height optimization, a lens is adjusted to address low volumes or varied well geometry.

Eliminate manual gain adjustment Eliminate manual gain adjustment

The detection cartridge utilizes an energy intensity optimization technique allowing you to read up to seven logs of sample concentration in a single pass of a plate without manual gain adjustment.

Tailor your data analysis Tailor your data analysis

Perform multiple calculations on one data set, compare multiple experiments side-by-side, and adjust reduction parameters while collecting real-time data with SoftMax® Pro Software.

ValitaTiter plates

  • 4x Faster than existing methods: Fast, homogeneous, and automation-friendly assay with results for 96 samples in less than 15 minutes
  • Expedite time to market: Reliably monitor protein titer in real-time throughout the bioprocess to rapidly adjust the process conditions for maximum protein output while minimizing process time.
  • Reduce development risk: Measure and monitor human IgG production at multiple time points to ensure quality and reduce development risk.
Read modes Absorbance

Fluorescence (top/bottom read)

Luminescence (top/bottom read)

Time-Resolved Fluorescence (top/bottom read)

Fluorescence Polarization (top/bottom read)

HTRF (top/bottom read)

AlphaScreen (top/bottom read)

Wavelength ranges Abs: 230 – 1000 nm

FL Ex: 360 – 790 nm

FL Em: 400 – 850 nm

Lumi: 360 – 850 nm

TRF Ex: 360 – 790 nm

TRF Em: 400 – 850 nm

Wavelength selection Cartridge filters and monochromator tunable in 1 nm increments
Absorbance photometric accuracy/linearity Cartridge: ±(2% + 0.010) OD at 2 OD
Absorbance photometric precision/repeatability Cartridge: ±(1% + 0.005) OD at 2 OD
Sensitivity top read optimized FL cartridge: 0.1 fmol/well in 75 μL fluorescein 384 well, 0.03 fmol/well in 8 μL fluorescein 1536 well

Lumi cartridge: 0.3 fmol/well in 200 μL ATP-Glow 96 well (1.5 pM), 0.2 fmol/well in 50 μL ATP-Glow 384 well (4 pM) TRF cartridge: 3 amol/well in 100 μL europium (0.03 pM) 384 well, 1 amol/well in 8 μL europium (0.125 pM) 1535 well

FP cartridge: 3 mP 75 μl fluorescein 384 well, 6 mP 8μl fluorescein 1536 well

AlphaScreen cartridge: <100 amol/well 384 well

Light source(s) Xenon flash lamp Ultra high power LEDs
Detector(s) Silicon photodiode Photomultiplier tube
Read types (endpoint, kinetic, etc) Endpoint Kinetic Spectrum scan* Well scan*
Read times Abs: 19 seconds

FL: 13 seconds

Lumi: 11 seconds

TRF: 12 seconds

FP: 17 seconds AS: 22 seconds

Plate shaking Linear Orbital
Western Blot true
Robotics / automation true
Plate type(s) 6-1536 well plates
Temperature control Ambient + 4°C to 45°C
Dimensions H 45 cm x W 39.2 cm x D 63 cm
Validation tools Multi-mode validation plate SoftMax® Pro GxP Software
Absorbance, Fluorescence and Luminescence true
Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF) true
Fluorescence Polarization (FP) true
Htrf true
Alpha Screen true
Imaging
Couvette Port
Injectors

Configuration changes in minutes

Adding new read modes is fast and simple with the detection cartridge system. Order additional detection cartridges as your application needs change, and install them by yourself in under two minutes.

Increased dynamic range and sensitivity

Use predefined reductions, columns, and summary formulas, or create custom calculations. Analyze EC50 and Z-factors to identify assay quality, and graph results with over 21 curve fit options.

Absorbance