VMax

Kinetic Microplate Reader

 
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® Pro 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
* For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.