Epoch
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.
- Cost-effective monochromator-based absorbance
- 200 nm to 999 nm for UV-Vis applications
- Micro-volume detection with the Take3 plate
- Wavelength scanning, endpoint, and kinetics
- Walkaway processing: available BioStack compatible configurations
APPLICATIONS
Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer is a versatile, affordable alternative for microplate micro-volume and UV-Vis applications, used with the available Take3 Micro-Volume Plates.
- Nucleic acid quant
- ELISA
- Micro-volume analysis of nucleic acid and protein
Micro-volume (2 µL) quantification of up to 48 samples with Take3 Plate
Spectral scans show typical A280 ratios of DNA/protein
FEATURES
Cost-effective monochromator-based absorbance
Epoch is a fantastic value, offering filter-free absorbance with high quality optics and robust hardware. It reads microplates in 6- to 384-well format, quickly, efficiently and with great performance.
200 to 999 nm for UV-Vis applications
Nucleic acid and protein quantification in microplates is fast and easy, with Epoch’s monochromator wavelength selection and Gen5 software’s automated pathlength correction. Qualitative and quantitative colorimetric assays are supported, and pre-programmed protocols in Gen5 make it super simple, from plate read to results output.
Micro-volume detection with the Take3 plate
Wavelength scanning, endpoint, and kinetics
Epoch can measure absorbance in 6- to 384- well plates in endpoint, kinetic and spectral scan reading modes. Gen5 immediate displays the raw and calculated data, plus standard curves and spectral scans.
Walkaway processing: available BioStack compatible configurations
To automate reading processes for multiple plates, a robot-friend configuration of Epoch interfaces with BioStack Microplate Stacker. Process 10, 30 or 50 microplates automatically and efficiently, freeing you for other tasks.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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
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