This is a used BioTek Synergy 2 Microplate Reader, tested working.
The BioTek Synergy 2 is a versatile microplate reader designed for drug discovery and life-science research. With Absorbance, Luminescence, and Fluorescence capabilities, this user-friendly system features monochromator-based modules for UV Vis Absorbance, top and bottom fluorescence intensity, and Luminescence. It accommodates various microplate sizes, offers precise temperature control (4-50°C), and is compatible with BioTek’s automation solutions, including the BioStack Microplate Stacker.
Specifications:
| Detection Method | Fluorescence, Absorbance, Luminescence |
| Microplate types | 6- to 1536-well plates (luminescence 1-384) PCR plates Compatible with Take3 Multi-Volume Plate with 2 µL microspot |
| Light Source: | Absorbance: Xenon flash light-source, 10W maximum average power, lamp life 1 billion flashes (not user-changeable) Fluorescence: Tungsten quartz halogen, 20W power, lamp life 1000 hours (user-changeable) |
| Absorbance | |
| Measurement Range: | 0.000 to 4.000 OD |
| Scanning Speed | 96: 11 seconds, 384: 22 seconds, 1536: 42 seconds |
| Wavelength Range | 200 to 999 nm 1 nm increment |
| Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
| Bandwidth | 2.4 nm |
| Detector | Photodiodes |
| Luminescence | |
| Low Noise PMT | 50 amol/well flash ATP in a 96-well plate |
| Fluorescence | Fluorescence intensity, top and bottom |
| Excitation Filter: | 485/20 nm |
| Emission Filter | 528/20 nm |
| Samples per well | 10 |
| Read Speed | 96 well / 99 sec, 384 well / 339 sec, 1536 well / 1256 sec |
| General | |
| Incubation | Temperature control range from 4º over ambient to 50ºC. Temperature variation ± 0.50°C across the plate @ 37°C (250 µl per well with the plate sealed). |
| Plate Shaking | Low, Medium, High and Variable shaking speeds. Shake time is programmable by the user. |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 18x17x15” |
| Power | 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Weight | 35 lbs |
