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Get enhanced speed and onboardsoftware capabilities with the new, affordableModel 680 Series Microplate Readers

Model 680 Series Microplate ReadersEight high-quality filterscan be installed toaccommodate a varietyof absorbance assays.SpecificationsGeneral Model 680 XR Microplate Reader Model 680 Microplate ReaderWavelength range 340–800 nm 400–750 nmPhotometric range 0.000–3.500 OD 0.000–3.500 ODLinearity At 340–399 nm, ±1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD ±1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 ODAt 400–800 nm, ±1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD,±2.0% from 0.000 to 3.000 OD±2.0% from 0.000 to 3.000 ODAccuracy ±1.0% or 0.010 from 0.000 to 3.000 OD at 490 nm ±1.0% or 0.010 from 0.000 to 3.000 OD at 490 nmPrecision At 340–399 nm, ±1.0% or 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD 1.0% or 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 ODAt 400–800 nm, ±1.0% or 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 3.000 OD 1.5% from 2.000 to 3.000 ODResolution 0.001 OD 0.001 ODFilter wheel capacity 8 8Read time 6 sec at single wavelength, 10 sec at dual wavelengths 6 sec at single wavelength, 10 sec at dual wavelengthsFactory options Temperature control (5°C above ambient, up to 45°C, Temperature control (5°C above ambient, up to 45°C,in 0.1°C increments), onboard graphical thermal printer in 0.1°C increments), onboard graphical thermal printerDimensions 34 x 33 x 15 cm (13.4 x 13.0 x 5.9") 34 x 33 x 15 cm (13.4 x 13.0 x 5.9")(W x D x H)Weight 5 kg (11 lb) for basic reader; 5.5 kg (12 lb) 5 kg (11 lb) for basic reader; 5.5 kg (12 lb)for fully loaded readerfor fully loaded readerOperationOperating panelDisplaySelf-diagnosisMembrane keypad with 4 arrow, 7 function, and 11 number keys4 lines by 20 characters LCDChecks filters, plate transport, electronics, main PC board, battery,memory, and the optional internal printer (when available)Warm-up time 3 minReading speedFast read mode 6 sec single wavelength, 10 sec dual wavelengthStep read mode 15 sec single wavelength, 30 sec dual wavelengthMixing capability 3-speed setting (low, medium, high), programmable time 0–999 secCompatible plates Polystyrene flat-, U-, and V-bottom plates, 8- and 12-well strip platesAssay blanks User-defined or stored assay templateData storage buffer Last 10 plate data for endpoint, or last 30 plate data for kinetic readsReport types Raw, absorbance, matrix, limit, cutoff, concentration, curve fit,difference, and kineticInternal printer Thermal printer with 112 mm paper width, 40 column,(optional)9 x 8/7 (graphic/text mode) dot matrixComputer interface Bidirectional RS-232C serial communication port, 9-pin D-sub plugMemory backup 5-year lithium batteryPhysicalOptional incubatorTemperature control 25°C or ambient + 5°C, up to 45°CIncubator set point 25–45°C, 0.1°C stepAccuracy ±0.5°C when set point = 37°C at ambient temperature of 25°CWell-to-well uniformity ±0.7°C when set point = 37°C at ambient temperature of 25°CWarm-up time