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SpectraMax ABS / ABS Plus Full-Wavelength Microplate Absorbance Reader

Product Overview

The SpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus full-wavelength microplate absorbance readers from Molecular Devices are high-performance detection systems specifically designed for life science research and drug development. This product series incorporates advanced optical technology supporting 200-1000nm full-wavelength scanning to meet diverse absorbance detection requirements.

Key Features

1. Full-Wavelength Coverage:
   Equipped with a high-quality grating monochromator supporting 1nm step-size scanning (200-1000nm range), ideal for nucleic acid (260nm), protein (280nm), cell viability (450-650nm) and various other assays.

2. Intelligent Temperature Control:
   The ABS Plus model features precise temperature control (4-45°C ±0.2°C) for kinetic studies and long-term incubation monitoring, particularly suitable for enzyme kinetics and cell culture experiments.

3. High-Throughput Detection:
   With rapid scanning technology, full-wavelength scanning takes only 6 seconds for 96-well plates and 12 seconds for 384-well plates. Compatible with Stacker autoloaders for automated batch processing.

4. Professional Software Support:
   Includes SoftMax® Pro 7 software with GLP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11 compatibility, and over 80 pre-configured protocols for ELISA, cell proliferation, bacterial growth and other common assays.

Technical Advantages

• Optical System: High-sensitivity PMT detector with OD range 0-4.0
• Reading Speed: 5 seconds for single-wavelength 96-well plate reading
• Shaking Function: Programmable 3D orbital shaking up to 1100 rpm
• Expandability: Upgradeable to multimode detection including fluorescence and luminescence

Typical Applications

Widely used in molecular interaction studies, enzyme activity analysis, microbial growth monitoring, vaccine potency testing, and more. Particularly suitable for pharmaceutical QC, biologics R&D, and academic research institutions. With exceptional repeatability (CV<1%) and 0.0001 OD detection sensitivity, it sets the industry standard for absorbance detection.