iMark Microplate Absorbance Reader

iMark Microplate Absorbance Reader

Overview

The iMark microplate absorbance reader offers fast reading speeds, extensive onboard software capabilities, a preprogrammed validation protocol and a built-in printer in a compact, lightweight unit.

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Description

Description

The iMark™ Microplate Absorbance Reader, with a wavelength range of 400–750 nm, is an economical, high-performance solution for a wide range of applications, including immunoassays with colorimetric substrates, such as ELISA, and protein assays such as Bradford and Lowry. The instrument can be used as a stand-alone reader or be controlled by a PC or Mac with Microplate Manager® 6 Software

Features and Benefits of the iMark Reader

  • Fast microplate reading speeds
  • Extensive onboard assay configuration
  • Powerful data analysis capabilities
  • Convenient built-in shaker
  • Space-saving, wide-format internal thermal graphical printer
  • Simplified standalone operation
  • Compact, easy-to-use, and lightweight design
  • Compatible with different types of 96-well microplates (flat, U-, V-bottom) and 8- or 12-well strip plates; maximum plate height: 16 mm

Features and Benefits of the iMark Reader Onboard Software

  • Wide applicability for life science and clinical laboratories
  • Programmable kinetic reading
  • Security login that allows locking and unlocking of key protocol settings by the administrator
  • Generous memory capacity for protocol creation and storage
  • Comprehensive curve-fit selections
  • Extensive reporting functions
  • Preprogrammed protocols for the Checkmark™ Reader performance verification kit, to validate the IQ/OQ/PQ of the iMark Reader in compliance with GLP
  • Other life science and specialized protocols included such as for the Bio-Rad TSE kits and a growing number of food testing and clinical kits

The iMark Reader comes with six standard absorbance filters: 415, 450, 490, 595, 655, and 750 nm. Bio-Rad also supplies custom filters at 5 nm intervals from 400 to 750 nm on request.

Plate Compatibility

  • Compatible with standard 96-well microplates 128 mm L x 88 mm W
  • Plate height cannot exceed 16 mm
  • Clear flat-bottom plates  are recommended such as Bio-Rad's Costar 96–Well Flat–Bottom EIA Plate (2240096)
  • U-Bottom plates can be used, but V-bottom plates are not recommended

Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H)
346 x 377 x 164 mm
13.6 in x 14.8 in x 6.5 in
Weight
5.5 kg (12 lb)
Wavelength range
400-750 nm
Photometric range
0.000-3.500 OD
Linearity
± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD
± 2.0% from 0.000 to 3.000 OD
Accuracy
± 1.0% or 0.010 from 0.000 to 3.000 OD at 490 nm
Precision
1.0% or 0.005 OD, from 0.000 to 2.000 OD 1.5% from 2.000 to 3.000 OD
Resolution
0.001 OD
Filter wheel capacity
8
Read time
6 sec. at single wavelength, 10 sec. at dual wavelengths
Factory options
Plate shaking: 3 speeds
Data output: Onboard graphical thermal printer and USB interface with PC or Mac data stations
Data storage: Calendar/clock function; 64 assay protocols
Multi-language support: 4-languages ROM capacity;
LCD indication supported; printout report supported

Ordering

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1681130XTU
100/ 240 V, includes 415, 450, 490 and 655 nm filters, plate shaking, onboard software and thermal printer, one roll of printer paper, USB, power cables, and instructions
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1681135
100/240 V, includes 415, 450, 490, 595, 655, and 750 nm filters, plate shaker, onboard software and thermal printer, printer paper, USB and power cables, Microplate Manager™ 6
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1681130
100/240 V, includes 415, 450, 490, 595, 655, and 750 nm filters, built-in plate shaker, onboard software and thermal printer, one roll printer paper, USB and power cables

Accessories

Accessories

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1686940
Absorbance calibration plate for use with all Bio-Rad absorbance microplate readers, includes Checkmark software to allow GLP compliance
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Pkg of 3 rolls, replacement thermal paper for the built-in printer on the iMark microplate absorbance reader (#168-1130)

Filters

Filters

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(Discontinued) 705 nm Filter
1681071
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 715 nm Filter
1681073
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 725 nm Filter
1681075
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 535 nm Filter
1681037
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 445 nm Filter
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Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 745 nm Filter
1681079
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 455 nm Filter
1681021
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers
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(Discontinued) 460 nm Filter
1681022
Pkg of 1, filter for use with Model 680 (#168-1000) and iMark (#168-1130) microplate readers