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Description
The SpectraMax M5 system is a dual-monochromator, multi-detection microplate reader with a triple-mode cuvette port and 6-384 microplate reading capability. Detection modalities include: absorbance (UV-Vis) fluorescence intensity (FI) fluorescence polarization (FP) time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) luminescence (Lum) The optical performance is comparable to a top-of-the-line dedicated spectrophotometer or spectrofluorometer with no trade-off between instrument performance and the number of read modes. Endpoint, kinetic, spectrum and area-well scanning read types and Molecular Devices’ PathCheck® Sensor allow homogeneous and heterogeneous biochemical- or cell-based microplate assays to be performed in one flexible system. The SpectraMax M5 system allows easy conversion and optimization of very-low-throughput to medium-high-throughput assays, faster, more precise results and reagent savings. In addition, assays requiring a read in two or more modes can be combined and run by issuing a single command.
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Reviews
Joonyul Kim Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Auburn University Read more » | RATING: 4.7 
"We have been using this for 3 years. It is easy to use and flexible. But it does have a well-to-well variation on 384 well plate when fluorescence intensity is measured. It also has a precision problem when 384 well plate was used. The signal goes down as the number of measurements are increased. The measurement with 96 well plates is OK."   |
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| Michelle Arata Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Ra Pharmaceuticals Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Software is very easy to use although it does occasionally malfunction and needs to be shut down and restarted. The %CV across the plate is minimal and machine works quickly so that's always a plus. With many features, it is used quite a lot in our lab and we are purchasing another one this year." |
| Danielle Johnston Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Epizyme, Inc Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"Great software with easy analysis tools. It's easy to move and set-up. However, the technical service is slow and not very efficient." |
| Qizhang Long Status: See all reviews Member since 2006 Organization: Nanjing Agricultural University Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"I like this machine as it can read samples with very large absorbance (more than 3), some other machines can only read less than 3." |
| Marcel KUNAY Status: See all reviews Member since 2006 Organization: East Port Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Easy to use, intuitive and programmable software: SoftMax Pro. Excellent performance and sensitivity." |
| Anshoo Malhotra Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Panjab University Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"The Spectra Max is a user friendly, sensitive and multi-application plate reader. It saves time, it’s fast and also allows multiple estimations at one site. I recommend it strongly for estimations of enzyme activities of various enzymes like Cox 2 by using kits." |
| Fengshan Yu Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: National Institutes of Health Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"An excellent system." |
| Kumar Sambamurti Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: MUSC Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"A versatile system with excellent software." |
| Carol Austin Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: Selcia Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This system is easy to use and the data is transferable. There is a flexible assay format, and it is great to have multiple reading modes in such a small footprint." |
| Sergey Zozulya Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Enamine Ltd Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"An excellent, versatile monochromater-based plate reader. Can cover most cell-based and biochemical assays. Robust and reliable, easy to use with the SoftMax software from Molecular Devices." |
| ANURIMA MAJUMDER Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: UNIV. OF FLORIDA Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"We use it regularly and it's worth the money." |
| Srikrishna Khandrika Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: University of California San Diego Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"It is the best multifunctional reader with open-ended applications and extremely powerful SoftmaxPro statistical software. Patented Pathcheck and water constants are added features leading to most reliable and reproducible results. Easy to input any manufacturer's plate configurations for repeatability. I highly recommend this and other plate readers from Molecular devices for any start-up laboratory." |
| Kelvin Lam Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: CyBio AG Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"This product is easy to use with great software." |
| Carol Austin Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: Selcia Read more » | RATING: 3.6
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| Matt Beaudet Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: Invitrogen Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"Flexible and reliable." |
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