BMGLABTECH – VANTAstar
VANTAstar
The VANTAstar is an upgradable multi-mode microplate reader compatible with all plate formats up to 384 wells. The Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) technology, a fast full-plate auto-focus, and luminescence crosstalk reduction make assay detection easier than ever and manual optimization superfluous.
With its Atmospheric Control Unit for gas control, temperature incubation, multiple shaking options, well scan and reagent injectors with heater and stirrer, the VANTAstar supports all live cell-based assays. The VANTAstar is also available with only filter-based detection. Check here for more details about the VANTAstar F.
Technical Specifications
| 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) |
| Microplate Carrier | Robot compatible |
| Light Sources | High energy xenon flash lamp |
| 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 |
| Sensitivity | FI filters (top) < 0.5 pM (< 10 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL). FI filters (bottom) < 2.5 pM (< 125 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL). FI monochromator (top) < 0.8 pM (< 16 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL). FI monochromator (bottom) < 3.5 pM (< 175 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL). Dynamic Range: 8 decades in a single measurement. FP < 1.2 mP SD at 1 nM FITC (384sv, 20 μL). HTRF® (black and white microplates) Reader Control Kit (Eu) after 18h (384sv, 20 μL). Delta F > 700% (High Calibrator). Delta F > 25% (Low Calibrator). TRF < 30 fM europium (< 2.4 amol/well, 384, 80 μL). LUM < 0.8 pM (< 15 amol/well ATP, 384sv, 20 μL). Dynamic range: 8 decades in a single measurement. ABS with spectrometer Selectable spectral resolution: 1, 2, 5, and 10 nm. OD range: 0 to 4 OD; photometric resolution: 0.001 OD. Accuracy: < 1% at 2 OD. Precision: < 0.5% at 1 OD and < 0.8% at 2 OD. Linearity: ≤ 0.8% at 2.0 OD. |
| 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 | #ERROR! |
| Software | Multi-user Smart Control and MARS Data Analysis Software included FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant Integrated fluorophore library |
| Dimensions | Width: 35 cm, depth: 52 cm, height: 36 cm; weight: 27 kg |
Key Features
- LVF Monochromators for wavelength flexibility and performance
- Automatic sensitivity adjustment with EDR
- Rapid full-plate auto-focus
- Optimized luminescence detection with automatic crosstalk reduction
- Spectral scanning in absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Dedicated features for live cell-based assays
- Full top/bottom detection capability with automatic switch
- Reduced footprint
- Easily integrated into automated systems
VANTAstar Microplate Reader
The VANTAstar is a compact multi-mode microplate reader conceived for ease-of-use and flexibility. It provides the best possible data without the need to make any adjustments, and comes equipped with LVF Monochromators, filter-based detection and a UV/vis spectrometer.
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
Brand
Our history begins in 1990, as the physicist Dr. Bela Gurath founded BMG LABTECH in Offenburg, Germany. The first three years were affected by defining the strategic orientation of the company. In this year’s, further shareholders joined, among others Dr. Thomas Räbiger who is leading the company today. The team quickly realised that they should develop their own products and set the sights on becoming “the microplate reader company” on the market.
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