Easy to Use Attomole Luminometer

Introduction

The study and use of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence has increased dramatically in the recent years. The applications have extended from ATP-luciferase assay for cell viability tests, to current DNA, genomic, and proteomic analysis. Unlike a photometric system, there is no need for an exogenous light source.

Luminescence is generated from chemical reactions. Utilizing photoncounting detector, luminescence assay has become one of the most sensitive optical detection method. LuminMax-C offers excellent sensitivity, accuracy, ease of use, compactness, and affordability.

Features

LuminMax-C is a compact model designed for highly sensitive chemiluminescence and bioluminescence detection. The system measures the luminescence intensity in a 96-well microplate (black or white). The microplate has a clear bottom; therefore, the luminescence can be detected from the bottom of the well. Because it uses state-of-the-art photoncounting multiplier tube as detector, the system is extremely sensitive. LuminMax-C has the ability to count the number of photon generated from the reaction, it means that it can detect very small amount of analyte in the samples. A CD, with user-friendly software, is provided for easy installation. LuminMax-C utilizes PC or notebook as its microprocessor. The system is interfaced to a computer by a simple plug-in (USB or serial port) connection. After click on the "Go!" botton, the system automatically and quickly scans all of the selected microwells and displays the results. The resulting data is displayed as a spreadsheet in Microsoft-Excel format. The data, reported as number of photon counts or relative light unit (RLU), is displayed as it is collected.

Specifications

Optical detection: Chemi- or bio-luminescence
Plate format: Microplate (96 well)
Sensitivity: 1 attomole HRP
Optical wavelength: 300 ~ 680 nm
Dynamic range: Seven decades
Optical detector: Photoncounting PMT
Cross-talk: < 6x15-5
Operation: Automoted scanning any or all wells; Integration time (0.01 ~ 10.0 S) per well; Adjustable number of scans; Adjustable delay for kinetic study
Interface: Serial or USB to PC or Notebook (PC or Notebook not included)
Software: CD with user friendly software; Display all microwell data
Data output: Excel format in MS Windows
Power requirement: 115V, 60Hz
Dimension: 11" L x 12" W x 5.8" H
(28cm L x 30cm W x 15cm H)
Weight: 19.8 lbs. (9 kgs.)

Applications

ATP assay
Luciferase assay
Immunoassay & proteomics
Nucleic acid, DNA assay & Genomics
Clinical diagnostics
Genomic analysis
Toxicity test
Cell viability test
Restaurant sanitary test

Luminometer Users

Biotechnology research laboratories
University biological and biochemical laboratories
Government biological and biomedical laboratories
Hospital research laboratories
Food industry, environmental or forensic testing