PHERAstar FSX
The most sensitive high-throughput screening plate reader on the market
The PHERAstar® FSX is our latest, most sensitive multi-mode reader for high-throughput screening, combining this sensitivity with fast read times. Thanks to the unique Optic Module system, Simultaneous Dual Emission, UV/Vis spectrometer, and dedicated AlphaScreen® and TRF Lasers, whatever your application, the PHERAstar FSX will perform it with ease and speed, even in 3456-well microplates.
The new gold standard for High-Throughput Screening.
Details
Never worry about what dichroic or filter is installed in your PHERAstar FSX. Easy-to-handle, assay-optimized Optic Modules contain application-specific filters, mirrors, dichroics, and/or polarizers, and are automatically recognized by the reader. In addition, the PHERAstar FSX is equipped with four matched and assay-optimized photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) that are automatically selected for each detection mode, as well as for Simultaneous Dual Emission.
For HTS automation purposes, the PHERAstar FSX offers improved robotic integration capabilities, multi-user control and MARS data analysis software with included digital signature and FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance, and can be equipped with BMG LABTECH's Stacker.
Features
- The most sensitive reader in Fluorescence Intensity and Polarization
- Fastest read times with Simultaneous Dual Emission, including for Alpha Technology
- 9 decades luminescence dynamic range
- Full absorbance spectra from 220-1000 nm in less than 1 second per well
- Top and bottom reading with focal height adjustment (0.1 mm z-height)
- All microplate formats up to 3456-well
- New generation TRF laser for highest performance
- Dedicated AlphaScreen®/AlphaLISA®/AlphaPlexTM laser
- Advanced well scanning with up to 900 data points per well
- Two onboard, high-precision injectors with simultaneous reagent injection and detection
- Includes multi-user control and MARS data analysis software
- Stacker and robot compatibility
Detection Modes |
Fluorescence Intensity FRET Fluorescence Polarization AlphaScreen®/AlphaLISA®/AlphaPlexTM Luminescence (flash and glow) BRET Time-Resolved Fluorescence - including TR-FRET UV/Vis absorbance spectra |
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Measurement Modes |
Top and bottom reading Endpoint and kinetic measurements Sequential multi-excitation measurements Sequential multi-emission measurements Simultaneous Dual Emission measurements Spectral scanning (absorbance) Real-time ratiometric measurements Well scanning |
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Microplate Formats |
Up to 3456-well plates, user-definable LVis Plate with 16 low volume microspots (2 μL) |
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Microplate Carrier |
Robot compatible | ||||||||||||||||
Light Sources |
High energy xenon flash lamp Dedicated laser for AlphaScreen®/AlphaLISA®/AlphaPlexTM Dedicated laser for TRF and TR-FRET |
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Detectors |
Two matched pairs of photomultiplier tubes, optimized for different detection modes CCD spectrometer |
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Wavelength Selection |
Optic Modules: Up to six application-specific modules (includes all filters, dichroics, etc. for an application) For top and bottom reading UV/Vis Absorbance Spectrometer: Full spectra or 8 distinct wavelengths in < 1 sec / well |
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Optical Path Guides |
Top and Bottom: Enclosed, free-air optical light path guided by motor-driven mirrors and dichroics | ||||||||||||||||
Z-Adjustment |
Automatic focal height adjustment (0.1 mm resolution) | ||||||||||||||||
Spectral Range |
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Sensitivity* |
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Read Times |
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Reagent Injection |
Up to 2 built-in reagent injectors Injection at measurement position (6 to 384-well) Individual injection volumes for each well (3 to 500 µL, optionally up to 2 mL) Variable injection speed up to 420 µL / s Up to four injection events per well Reagent back flushing |
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Shaking |
Linear, orbital, and double-orbital with user-definable time and speed | ||||||||||||||||
Integrated Barcode Reader |
Up to three integrated barcode readers | ||||||||||||||||
Incubation |
+5 °C above ambient up to 45 °C The upper heating plate of the incubation chamber operates at 0.5 °C more than the lower plate. This prevents condensation build-up on the lid or sealer. |
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Software |
Multi-user Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software included FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant |
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Dimensions |
Width: 45 cm, depth: 51 cm, height: 47 cm; weight: 49 kg | ||||||||||||||||
Optional Accessories |
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LVis Plate |
Sample Capacity: Sixteen separate microdrop wells for 2 µL samples; One standard cuvette position for up to 1 mL samples.
Quality Control Internal Standards (optional): Four NIST traceable optical density filters (approximate values of 0.1, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0 OD); One holmium oxide filter for wavelength accuracy.
Dimensions: Conforms to SBS standards for microplates. |
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Stacker |
Magazines for up to 50 plates - continuous loading feature | ||||||||||||||||
THERMOstar |
Microplate Incubator and Shaker | ||||||||||||||||
Upgrades |
Please contact your local representative for upgrades including options such as detection modes, reagent injectors, etc. | ||||||||||||||||
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LOD = 3 x SD (20 blanks) / slope (6 pt std curve) AlphaScreen® P-Tyr-100 assay kit, PerkinElmer, #6760620C 384sv = 384-well small volume microplates 384g = 384-well glass bottom microplates 1536 = 1536-well microplates |