Biotek Cytation 5, Instructions For Use Manual

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Absorbance Specifications
Optics
Wavelength Range 230 to 999 nm
Wavelength Bandpass < 4 nm (230–285 nm), < 8 nm (> 285 nm)
Measurement Range 0.000 to 4.000 OD
Resolution 0.0001 OD
Increment 1 nm
Wavelength Accuracy ± 2 nm
Wavelength Precision ± 0.2 nm
Minimum kinetic interval (450 nm) ≤ 20 seconds, sweep mode, 96 -well microplate
Plate In/Plate Out Speed
≤ 35 seconds , 450 nm, sweep mode, 96-well microplate
Accuracy, Linearity, Repeatability
Specifications apply from 250–999 nm, 200 µL (96-well microplates)
Accuracy (tested with certified neutral density glass)
96-well plate, normal read speed
0–2 OD: +/-1% +/-0.010 OD, delay after plate movement = 100 ms
2–2.5 OD: +/-3% +/-0.010 OD, delay after plate movement = 100 ms
384-well plate, normal read speed
0–2 OD: +/-2% +/-0.010 OD, delay after plate movement = 100 ms
2–2.5 OD: +/-5% +/-0.010 OD, delay after plate movement = 100 ms
96-well and 384-well plate, sweep read speed
0–1 OD: +/-1% +/-0.010 OD
Cytation 5