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VANTAstar
Flexible microplate reader with simplified workflows
The new VANTAstarTM is the latest addition to our family. This compact multi-mode microplate reader was conceived for ease-of-use and flexibility and ensures effortless detection setup for a simplified data generation. Equipped with our patented dual LVF Monochromators™ system, filters, UV/vis spectrometer, and Enhanced Dynamic Range technology, it can cover a wide range of applications in basic research and life science.
Technical Specification
Detection modes | Fluorescence intensity (incl. FRET) Fluorescence polarization Luminescence (flash and glow) – incl. BRET Time-resolved fluorescence TR-FRET UV/vis absorbance spectra |
Measurement modes | Top and bottom reading Endpoint and kinetic Sequential multi-excitation Sequential multi-emission Spectral scanning (fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance) Ratiometric measurements Well scanning |
Microplate formats | 6- to 1536-well plates, user-definable LVis Plate with 16 low volume microspots (2 μL) |
Detectors | Low-noise photomultiplier tube CCD spectrometer |
Wavelength selection | Dual Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Monochromators™ Linear Variable Dichroic Mirror Separates ex & em LVF Monochromators Optical filters: Ex and em slides hold up to 5 filters each LVF Monochromators + optical filters Use one for ex and the other for em UV/Vis absorbance spectrometer: Full spectra or 8 distinct wavelengths in < 1 sec/well |
Spectral range | Filters FI, LUM, TRF, FP, TR-FRET: 240 – 740 nm LVF Monochromators™ FI, LUM: 320 – 740 nm Linear Variable Dichroic 340 – 740 nm Spectrometer ABS: 220 – 1000 nm; wavelength precision: ≤ 0.5 nm |
Read times | Flying mode (1 flash) 9 sec (96), 16 sec (384) |
Shaking | Linear, circular and double-circular with user-definable time and speed |
Incubation | +4°C above ambient up to 45°C or 60°C |
