ELx800 Absorbance Microplate Reader
The ELx800™ is designed for applications within the clinical, biotechnology research and pharmaceutical laboratory. Its compact footprint and proven robust design makes it an ideal solution for many microplate based biological assays. The ELx800 can be controlled by Gen5 software, expanding the reader’s capabilities to include kinetics and well area scanning measurements. Gen5 offers unsurpassed data reduction capability as well as customizable data output options. When standalone use is preferred, the ELx800 on-board software is extensive for a variety of qualitative and quantitative applications.
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- Multiple Plate Formats
- 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well capability to meet a variety of assay needs
- Specialized applications in 60-, 72-, and 96-well Terasaki formats
- Superior Hardware Design
- Ensures optimal performance
- Provides reliable, long term use
- On-Board Diagnostic Testing
- System Test checks the entire optics path
- Compact Footprint
- Conserves valuable benchspace
- Gen5 Data Analysis Software (optional)
- Several editions of Gen5 are available to meet the assay and laboratory needs
- Gen5CL is available for users who currently run assays from a custom assay database
- Gen5 Secure (and Gen5CL) are both compliant to 21CFR Part 11
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ELx800™
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Part
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ELX800
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ELX800NB
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ELX800UV
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| 6- to 96-well | • |
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| 6- to 384-well | • |
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| 400-750 nm | • |
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| 340-750 nm | • |
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| Software | Option |
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| General | |
| Detection method | Absorbance |
| Read method | Endpoint Kinetic and well area scanning via computer control |
| Microplate types | 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-well microplates 384- and 60/72/96-well Terasaki plates (NB option) |
| Software | Gen5 Data Analysis Software (optional) |
| Onboard software | 55 user-programmable protocols |
| Absorbance | |
| Light source | Tungsten Halogen |
| Wavelength selection | Filters |
| Wavelength range | 400 to 750 nm 340 to 750 nm (UV option) |
| Bandpass | 10 nm |
| Dynamic range | 0 to 3.0 OD |
| Resolution | 0.001 OD |
| Filter wheel capacity | 5 positions |
| Filters supplied | 4 filters (5 with UV option) |
| OD accuracy | <1% at 2.0 OD typical |
| OD linearity | <1% at 2.0 OD typical <3% at 3.0 OD typical |
| OD repeatability | <0.5% at 2.0 OD typical |
| Reading speed | 30 secs single wavelength |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Power | 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 16.5"D x 15"W x 7"H (41.9 x 38.1 x 17.8 cm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8 kg) |
| Regulatory | |
| Regulatory | IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) Directive. All BioTek microplate instrumentation is CE and NRTL Safety Agency marked. For details on approvals and standards compliance, please contact BioTek. |
Specifications are subject to change.
Optional

Gen5 Data Analysis Software
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Cables | ||
| 71072 | Parallel Printer Cable (25-pin male to 36-pin male) |
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| 75053 | Serial Cable, Null Modem (9-pin female to 25-pin female) |
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Operators Manual | ||
| MANUAL | Operator's manuals can be obtained via the Customer Resource Center | |
Optional | ||
Cables | ||
| 75104 | USB to Serial Adapter |
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Filter Accessories | ||
| 2872086 | Plug (Dummy filter) for ELx800 |
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Filters | ||
| 7334340 | 340nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334405 | 405nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334415 | 415nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334450 | 450nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334490 | 490nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334515 | 515nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334540 | 540nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334550 | 550nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334562 | 562nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334570 | 570nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334590 | 590nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334595 | 595nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334600 | 600nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334620 | 620nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334630 | 630nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334650 | 650nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334660 | 660nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334690 | 690nm Filter for ELx800 |
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| 7334750 | 750nm Filter for ELx800 |
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Product Qualification Packages | ||
| 7330538 | ELx800 Qualification Package | |
Test Plates & Reagents | ||
| 7120779 | BioTek QC Check Solution #1 - Yellow (25 mL) |
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| 7120782 | BioTek QC Check Solution #1 - Yellow (125 mL) |
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| 7260522 | Absorbance Test Plate |
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