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Multimode Readers Comparison Chart

Features FlexStation
3
Spectra
Max M5 / M5e
Spectra
Max M2 / M2e
Applied and basic research X X X
Assay development X X X
High throughput screening X X  
Lead optimization X X X
Microplate formats 6-384 (96- and
384-well with pipetting)
6-384 6-384
Tunable wavelength selection / monochromator X X X
Absorbance, fluorescence intensity X X X
Fluorescence polarization, TRF, luminescence X X  
SoftMax Pro-compatible data X X X
Fluorescence intensity read speed (384 wells) 48 sec 48 sec. 45 sec.
Fluorescence polarization read speed (384 wells) 123 sec 123 sec.  
TRF read speed (384 wells) 48 sec 48 sec.  
Luminescence read speed (384 wells) 420 sec 420 sec.  
Absorbance read speed (384 wells) 49 sec 49 sec. 49 sec.
Integrated stacker Through robotic partner X X
Integrated reagent addition 8- or 16-channel pipettor    
Cuvette port   X X