Epoch Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer System
The demands of academic research laboratories for a budget-friendly monochromator-based microplate reader and the ability to measure very low volume samples are answered by BioTek's Epoch Micro -Volume Spectrophotometer System. Combining the Epoch™ Microplate Spectrophotometer and the Take3™ Micro-Volume Plate, the result is a system that’s designed to allow the scientist to run a variety of assays, in a variety of sample vessels and volume ranges.
One System. More Choices. More Assays.
- Quantify up to sixteen 2 μL volumes of DNA, RNA and proteins
- Obtain quick 260/280 ratios in 2 μL samples or in a microplate
- Select individual wavelengths from 200 – 999 nm without purchasing filters
- Perform rapid qualitative or quantitative analysis in microplates from 6- to 384-wells
- Save space on the benchtop with its very small footprint
- Monitor cell growth using the Epoch’s well scanning capability
- Run spectral scans of 2 μL samples, or samples contained in a microplate, standard cuvette or the patented BioCell quartz Cuvette
- Measure kinetic rates of reaction
- Validate the miniaturization of your assay…from a full cuvette to a microplate to a microvolume…on one system
- Run multiplex assays quickly and easily
All of these challenges and more are addressed with the Epoch Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer system...at a price that doesn’t challenge the budget. The system includes the Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer with Gen5 Software and the Take3 Micro-Volume Plate. Click here to view a short audio presentation to learn more about the Epoch System.
When you need to get the most value from your instrument budget, it pays to compare. From Low Volume DNA, RNA, and protein quantification to microplate reading, the Epoch System can't be beat for its high performance and accessible price.
Epoch System
Epoch Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer System includes:
Epoch: Microplate Spectrophotometer
Take3: Micro-Volume Plate
| General | |
| Read method | Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, well area scanning |
| Microplate types | 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384- well plates. Take3 and Take3 Trio Micro-Volume Plate compatible. |
| Absorbance | |
| Wavelength range | 200 nm - 999 nm, selectable in 1 nm increments |
| Bandpass | 5 nm |
| Dynamic range | 0 to 4.0 OD |
| Resolution | 0.0001 |
| Monochromator wavelength accuracy | ±2 nm |
| Monochromator wavelength repeatability | ±0.2 nm |
| OD accuracy | 0.0 to 2.0 OD: ±1% ±0.010 OD 2.0 to 2.5 OD: ±3% ±0.010 OD |
| OD linearity | 0.0 to 2.0 OD: ±1% ±0.010 OD 2.0 to 2.5 OD: ±3% ±0.010 OD |
| OD repeatability | 0.0 to 2.0 OD: ±1% ±0.005 OD 2.0 to 2.5 OD: ±3% ±0.005 OD |
| Reading speed | 96-well Normal: 49 seconds 96-well Rapid: 38 seconds 96-well Sweep: 15 seconds |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 12”W x 12.5”D x 7.7”H (30.5 x 31.7 x 19.5 cm) |
| Weight | 14 lbs (6.35 kg) |
| Regulatory | |
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. In Vitro Diagnostic use models are available. |
Specifications are subject to change.
Standard (Included)
Gen5 Data Analysis Software
Standard (Included) | ||
Labware Holders | ||
| 7200519 | PC Shelf  |
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Operators Manual | ||
| MANUAL | Operator's manuals can be obtained via the Customer Resource Center | |
Take3 Micro-Volume Plate | ||
| TAKE3 | Take3 Micro-Volume Plate |
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Optional | ||
Labware Holders | ||
| 7302030 | Cuvette Adapter |
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| 7330531 | Holder for 60-/72-/96-well Terasaki Plates |
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Miscellaneous | ||
| 7272051 | BioCell 1 cm Quartz Vessel |
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Take3 Micro-Volume Plate | ||
| Take3Trio | Take3 Trio Micro-Volume Plate |
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Test Plates & Reagents | ||
| 7260522E | Absorbance Test Plate |
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