CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer by BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG

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The Centro XS³ is the microplate luminometer with the best sensitivity available. The selected lowest-noise detector and the propietary hightly efficient design of the optical path guarantee detection limits so far unmet. Like in the Centro the optical design eliminates crosstalk to a level it cannot be detected any more. Any opaque microplate in 96 well or in 384 well format can be measured using the specific optical setup. Up to 3 independently controlled injectors with variable volume give en... Read more


CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer by BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG product image
CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer



Average Rating: 4.3
17 Scientists have reviewed this product

4 out of 5
Ease of use
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After sales service
4 out of 5
Value for money


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  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: CNRS - University PAris 7



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Extremely useful for gene expression experiments.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area: Luciferase assays

"Experiments are always performed in triplicate or quadruplicate. Reproducible and reliable."

Review date: 30 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: SJSU



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Good option for immediate results.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Sample Analyses

"I would just mention that it was very convenient to use and when needed it was also possible to get feedback from the company. We did not run into any issues and we are satisfied with the outcomes at this time."

Review date: 30 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: LORYON



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Perfectly satisfied
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Laboratory analysis

"We have been delighted with the product ease of use and support. As usual with Berthold products, the bill is high but so is the product."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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  • Member since: 2008

  • Organization: DIASORIN



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Great results come from reliable measurements
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Analyze biomarkers in serum samples

"The instrument must first be reliable; a reliable instruments allow for reliable measurements and reliable data. Reliable measurements are the real results of any laboratory activities. The instrument must be used by anyone after an appropriate training and have minimal maintenance requirements."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: University of Porto



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Really good equipment
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Analyze blood samples

"Really easy to use, all the results are always reproducible. Low mainteneance. Great value for money"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Goettingen University



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Reliable instrument that gives very reproducible results.
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Dual-Luziferase Assays in 384well plates and ROS Burst Assays

"The instrument can be used with 96 and also 384 well plates, thereby saving money on the assay costs. The results are very reproducible (we did compare it with two other competing products). As long as the injectors are cleaned after usage and stored properly, the device is very reliable. The After Sales Contact is also very friendly and helpful - Berthold Technologies does not only want to sell their products, they also feel responsible for their instruments and customers afterwards. Although the software is not self-explaining completely on the first try, it can easily be used after a short introduction by other users. For all of these reasons we are very satisfied with the CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer and would buy it again."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Hospices civils de lyon, Lyon, France



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Very good
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:In vitro test for malaria research

"Great machine, easy to use, high quality data, robust"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Università Piemonte Orientale



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
    After sales service
    2 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Top level instument
Rating: 3.0

  • Application Area:cell viability assay

"High quality results, easy of use, userituitive but expensive"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2006

  • Organization: university of Bordeaux



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Very good product
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Biochemical analysis

"This product is working perfectly well as expected"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: department of biotechnology



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Good product overall ... would recommend to other labs.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Luciferase assays

"Sensitivity is pretty damn good for a luminometer... better than Tecan we had used elsewhere....software could use some upgrading if manual exp. were to be done... we don’t use injectors that’s why!!!"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer


  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: INSERM



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Reliable and sensitive material
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Analyzes of viral replication levels

"The use of the material is open to all researcher on the site. Everybody has quickly managed to understand the software"

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: JHU



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Great instrument, I recommend it to buy for laboratory usage
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Analyze of gene expression using luminescence assay

"The instrument is very sensitive and accurate, gives easily reproducible results. The only small negative moment is speed (works extremely slow)."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: ITR



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Best for luminescence signal measurement
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Drug screening and assay evaluation

"Pretty higher S/N ratio and reproducible readouts."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: pondicherry university



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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It’s a one of the good products I have used so far. Worth buying.
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Luceferase sample

"It’s a one of the good products I have used so far. Worth buying."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Graduate School of Human Health Science, University of Nagasaki



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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Great results with the reliable instrument
Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:Viable cell count, promoter assay

"We could get highly achievable data with this instrument. It is always reliable."

Review date: 22 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Pondicherry University, India



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Good Instrument for Luciferase assays and other luminescence applications
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Dual Luciferase reporter gene expression quantification

"The instrument was used to measure the luciferase reporter gene expression in HEK293 cell line using Promega's Dual luciferase assay kit. We have obtained excellent reproducible results with the instrument. The instrument is very sensitive and easy to use. The autoinjectors are very good."

Review date: 19 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Creighton University



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Great equipment, reproducible and reliable results. So far so good.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Assembly kinetics of amyloid proteins

"We use the CentroXS 3 LB 960 Microplate Luminometer to measure the kinetics of amyloid formation using ThT probes. This equipment gives reproducible results and sensitivity comparable to other products. We have not had the need to call customer support yet, we have not had any problem with the luminometer yet. As of now, we are happy with this equipment."

Review date: 06 Sep 2016 | CentroXS 3 LB 960 High Sensitivity Microplate Luminometer
The Centro XS³ is the microplate luminometer with the best sensitivity available. The selected lowest-noise detector and the propietary hightly efficient design of the optical path guarantee detection limits so far unmet. Like in the Centro the optical design eliminates crosstalk to a level it cannot be detected any more.

Any opaque microplate in 96 well or in 384 well format can be measured using the specific optical setup.
Up to 3 independently controlled injectors with variable volume give entire freedom in the selection of assay type and assay sequence. The volume is adjustable from 10 to 100 µl – perfectly fitting the demands for reagent addition into 96 well plates. 3 modes each with variable speed of the integrated shaker to enhance mixing and optimise sample distribution before measurement in long term kinetics.
 
Preferred Applications

• Reporter gene assays (incl. DLR)
• ATP determination
• Cell viability
• CALUX® Assays
• Kinase activity
• Caspase activity