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Specifications

The Vmax® microplate reader was the first instrument to provide kinetic reading capability, permitting researchers to monitor and automatically analyze enzyme kinetics in a microplate. Since its introduction in 1987, the Vmax reader has expanded the use of microplate readers beyond traditional immunoassays to include a variety of biochemical analyses.

Applications

	Endpoint assays: ELISA (in microplates or as dot blots), total protein, and quantitation of cytoproliferation by MTT reduction or by staining with crystal violet
	Kinetic measurements: enzyme studies, such as determination of enzymes released from cells (Lactate dehydrogenase, serine esterase); ELISA
	Platelet aggregation studies

Performance Highlights

	Adapts to your assay design; positive or negative single- or dual-wavelength kinetics; endpoint assays with speed read capability
	AUTOmix ensures adequate mixing before and between readings of solid phase reactions, such as ELISA assays
	Onboard microprocessor calculates and reports the rate of reaction for each well
	Integrated instrument control and data analysis with SOFTmax® for your Windows® or Mac OS® computer
	Measurement range from 400-750 nm; 0.000 to 4.000 OD

Specifications*

Wavelength Range	400-750 nm		Kinetic Read Time	5 second minimum between readings
Photometric Range	0.000 to >4.000 OD		Endpoint Read Time	6 seconds
Photometric Analysis Modes	• Single wavelength, optical density • Dual wavelength, optical density • Kinetics, kinetics graphics • Range • Blank pattern
Cross Talk Control	Single well sequential illumination of microplate eliminates well-to-well cross talk of stray light
Calculated Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)	> 20,000 hours
AUTOmix™	Automatic mixing of well prior to a reading and between readings

*Specifications subject to change