Biochrom – Microplate Readers – Biochrom EZ Read Series

Biochrom’s EZ Read Range provides a comprehensive range of readers as well as plate washers and shaker/incubators to suit your absorbance applications

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Overview

Features

Specifications

The Biochrom EZ Read range of microplate readers has been developed to meet the specific application needs of scientists.

Key Features

Create new plate layouts
Add multiple assays to a plate
Add multiple plates per analysis
Easy to create new methods
Select only the data you want for data reporting
Windows 7 & 8 compatibility as well as older Windows OS from XP
So easy you won’t need to export your data into Excel

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read 400	EZ Read 800/ EZ Read 800 Plus	EZ Read LED	EZ Read 2000
Lamp Source	Tungsten Halogen	Tungsten Halogen	LED	Tungsten Halogen
Measurement Range	0-3.3 OD	0-4.0 OD	0-4.0 OD	0-3.2 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.25% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm	0.5% 0.1-2.5 OD	0.5% and 0.005-3.5OD	0.8% and 0.005 OD from 0.10-2.0 OD at 450 nm
Accuracy	0.5% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm	1% from 0.100-2.5 OD	<=1% and 0.005 to 3.5OD	0.5% and 0.005 OD from 0.1-1.0 OD at 450 nm; 1.0% and 0.010 OD from 1.0-2.0 OD at 450 nm
Standard Filters	405, 450, 492, 620 nm	405, 450, 492 and 620nm for ELISA reader; 405, 450, 492, 562, 595 and 620nm for Research reader	405, 450, 492, 620nm LED	–
Wavelength Selection	Filters	Filters	LED	Monochromator
Wavelength Range	400-750nm	400-750nm	340- 900nm	340-800nm

Available Models

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read 400
Lamp Source	Tungsten Halogen
Measurement Range	0-3.3 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.25% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm
Accuracy	0.5% at 1.0 OD at 450 nm
Standard Filters	405, 450, 492, 620 nm
Wavelength Selection	Filters
Wavelength Range	400-750nm

The EZ Read 400 is a simple and robust microplate reader that is an ideal choice for laboratories which require a workhorse instrument for their routine absorbance assays. The EZ Read 400 is available in two applictions-focussed models: EZ Read 400 ELISA is a dedicated ELISA reader, the EZ Read 400 Research offers versatility by extending its applications capacity to measuring total protein, cell proliferation assays as well ELISA assays. The EZ Read 400 microplate readers are PC-controlled using new, intuitive Galapagos software created by Biochrom to simplify data acquisition and analysis.

EZ Read 400 ELISA and EZ Read 400 Research

Measures flat, round and v-bottomed 96-well microplates and stripwells with standard ANSI SBS footprints are measured
Accurate measurements ensured by automatic lamp calibration prior to each reading
USB 2.0 PC connection
Interference filters for wavelength selection
Visible range (400-750nm)

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read 800/ EZ Read 800 Plus
Lamp Source	Tungsten Halogen
Measurement Range	0-4.0 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.5% 0.1-2.5 OD
Accuracy	1% from 0.100-2.5 OD
Standard Filters	405, 450, 492 and 620nm for ELISA reader; 405, 450, 492, 562, 595 and 620nm for Research reader
Wavelength Selection	Filters
Wavelength Range	400-750nm

The EZ Read 800 is a fast and accurate microplate reader that is an ideal choice to keep up with a heavy workload in a busy high-throughput laboratory. The EZ Read 800 microplate readers are PC-controlled using new, intuitive Galapagos software. EZ Read 800 comes in two applications focused models: the EZ Read 800 ELISA is a dedicated ELISA reader, the EZ Read 800 Research offers versatilty by extending its applications capacity to measuring total protein and cell proliferation assays in additional to ELISA assays.

EZ Read 800 ELISA and EZ Read 800 Research

>5 second for 96-well plate
Measures flat, u-bottom and v-bottom plate with standard ANSI/SBS footprint.
Four modes of shaking for complete mixing of solutions and more reproducible results.
Automatic lamp calibration ensures measurement performance.
USB 2.0 PC connection

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read 800/ EZ Read 800 Plus
Lamp Source	Tungsten Halogen
Measurement Range	0-4.0 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.5% 0.1-2.5 OD
Accuracy	1% from 0.100-2.5 OD
Standard Filters	405, 450, 492 and 620nm for ELISA reader; 405, 450, 492, 562, 595 and 620nm for Research reader
Wavelength Selection	Filters
Wavelength Range	400-750nm

The EZ Read 800 Plus is a fast and accurate microplate reader that is an ideal choice to keep up with a heavy workload in a busy high-throughput laboratory. The EZ Read 800 Plus microplate readers can be operated via a user interface or PC-controlled using new, intuitive Galapagos software. EZ Read 800 comes in two applications focused models: the EZ Read 800 Plus ELISA is a dedicated ELISA reader, the EZ Read 800 Plus Research offers versatilty by extending its applications capacity to measuring total protein and cell proliferation assays in additional to ELISA assays.

EZ Read 800 Plus ELISA and EZ Read 800 Plus Research

<5 seconds measurement of 96-well plate
Measure flat, u-bottom, v-bottom 96-well plates with a standard ANSI/SBS footprint
Four modes of shaking for complete mixing of solutions and best reproducibility
Automatic calibration ensures measurement performance
USB 2.0 PC connection

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read LED
Lamp Source	LED
Measurement Range	0-4.0 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.5% and 0.005-3.5OD
Accuracy	<=1% and 0.005 to 3.5OD
Standard Filters	405, 450, 492, 620nm LED
Wavelength Selection	LED
Wavelength Range	340- 900nm

The EZ Read LED microplate reader delivers fast and reliable measurement performance using LEDs coupled to high quality interference filters for light source and wavelength selection. Novel LED technology provides worry-free operation without compromising on measurement performance. THe EZ Read LED is PC-controlled using new, intuitive Galapagos software for data acquisition and analysis. A great choice for busy ELISA labs, EZ Read LED is also available as a UV version for measurements at 340nm.

EZ Read LED Microplate Reader

Measures one 96-well plate in 5 seconds
Automatic calibration adn reference channel ensure measure performance
Measures flat, u-bottom, v-bottom 96-well plates

Technical Specifications

Product specification	EZ Read 2000
Lamp Source	Tungsten Halogen
Measurement Range	0-3.2 OD
Reproducibility/Precision	0.8% and 0.005 OD from 0.10-2.0 OD at 450 nm
Accuracy	0.5% and 0.005 OD from 0.1-1.0 OD at 450 nm; 1.0% and 0.010 OD from 1.0-2.0 OD at 450 nm
Standard Filters	–
Wavelength Selection	Monochromator
Wavelength Range	340-800nm

EZ Read 2000 is the best choice for laboratories that require a microplate reader that can be used for a range of absorbance applications. This versatile microplate reader is capable of measuring samples in many different microplate formats: 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-well plates. The EZ Read 2000 uses tuneable wavelength scanning so that any wavelength can be chosen from 340nm up to 800nm. The EZ Read 2000 is PC-controlled using new, intuitive Galapagos software for data acquisition and analysis.

Key Features of EZ Read 2000

No need for filters! Monochromator optics for measurements from 340 nm to 800 nm enables a wide range of assays to be performed
Automatic calibration of single channel optical system with self-check and for precision measurements
Shaking ensures complete mixing of solutions, cells to stay in suspension and colored solutions to be homogenized
Wavelength scanning for contamination detection, peak absorbance detection and product formation studies
12-, 24, 48- and 96-well microplates with standard ANSI SBS footprints can be used for flexible applications
Real-time reference measurement channel for the improved accuracy