BMGLABTECH – VANTAstar
The VANTAstar is an upgradable multi-mode microplate reader compatible with all plate formats up to 384 wells. The Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) technology, a fast full-plate auto-focus, and luminescence crosstalk reduction make assay detection easier than ever and manual optimization superfluous.
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With its Atmospheric Control Unit for gas control, temperature incubation, multiple shaking options, well scan and reagent injectors with heater and stirrer, the VANTAstar supports all live cell-based assays. The VANTAstar is also available with only filter-based detection. Check here for more details about the VANTAstar.
Technical Specifications
| Detection Modes | Fluorescence intensity (incl. FRET) Fluorescence polarization Luminescence (flash and glow) – incl. BRET Time-resolved fluorescence TR-FRET UV/vis absorbance spectra |
| Measurement Modes | Top and bottom reading Endpoint and kinetic Sequential multi-excitation Sequential multi-emission Spectral scanning (fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance) Ratiometric measurements Well scanning |
| Microplate Formats | 6 to 1536-well plates, user-definable LVis Plate with 16 low-volume microspots (2 μL) |
| Microplate Carrier | Robot compatible |
| Light Sources | High energy xenon flash lamp |
| Detectors | Low-noise photomultiplier tube CCD spectrometer |
| Wavelength Selection | Dual Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Monochromatorsâ„¢ Linear Variable Dichroic Mirror Separates ex & em LVF Monochromators Optical filters: Ex and em slides hold up to 5 filters each LVF Monochromators + optical filters Use one for ex and the other for em UV/Vis absorbance spectrometer: Full spectra or 8 distinct wavelengths in < 1 sec/well |
| Spectral Range | Filters FI, LUM, TRF, FP, TR-FRET: 240 – 740 nm LVF Monochromatorsâ„¢ FI, LUM: 320 – 740 nm Linear Variable Dichroic 340 – 740 nm Spectrometer ABS: 220 – 1000 nm; wavelength precision: ≤ 0.5 nm |
| Sensitivity | FI filters (top) < 0.5 pM (< 10 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL). FI filters (bottom) < 2.5 pM (< 125 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL). FI monochromator (top) < 0.8 pM (< 16 amol/well FITC, 384sv, 20 μL). FI monochromator (bottom) < 3.5 pM (< 175 amol/well FITC, 384g, 50 μL). Dynamic Range: 8 decades in a single measurement. FP < 1.2 mP SD at 1 nM FITC (384sv, 20 μL). HTRF® (black and white microplates) Reader Control Kit (Eu) after 18h (384sv, 20 μL). Delta F > 700% (High Calibrator). Delta F > 25% (Low Calibrator). TRF < 30 fM europium (< 2.4 amol/well, 384, 80 μL). LUM < 0.8 pM (< 15 amol/well ATP, 384sv, 20 μL). Dynamic range: 8 decades in a single measurement. ABS with spectrometer Selectable spectral resolution: 1, 2, 5, and 10 nm. OD range: 0 to 4 OD; photometric resolution: 0.001 OD. Accuracy: < 1% at 2 OD. Precision: < 0.5% at 1 OD and < 0.8% at 2 OD. Linearity: ≤ 0.8% at 2.0 OD. |
| Read Times | Flying mode (1 flash) 9 sec (96), 16 sec (384) |
| Shaking | Linear, circular and double-circular with user-definable time and speed |
| Incubation | #ERROR! |
| Software | Multi-user Smart Control and MARS Data Analysis Software included FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant Integrated fluorophore library |
| Dimensions | Width: 35 cm, depth: 52 cm, height: 36 cm; weight: 27 kg |
Key Features
- LVF Monochromators for wavelength flexibility and performance
- Automatic sensitivity adjustment with EDR
- Rapid full-plate auto-focus
- Optimized luminescence detection with automatic crosstalk reduction
- Spectral scanning in absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Dedicated features for live cell-based assays
- Full top/bottom detection capability with automatic switch
- Reduced footprint
- Easily integrated into automated systems
VANTAstar Microplate Reader
The VANTAstar is a compact multi-mode microplate reader conceived for ease-of-use and flexibility. It provides the best possible data without the need to make any adjustments, and comes equipped with LVF Monochromators, filter-based detection and a UV/vis spectrometer.
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
Our history begins in 1990, as the physicist Dr. Bela Gurath founded BMG LABTECH in Offenburg, Germany. The first three…
