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PHERAstar FS


PHERAstar FS - The Next-Generation HTS Microplate Reader

The PHERAstar FS is the ultimate multidetection microplate reader for HTS and assay development, especially where speed and sensitivity are imperative.

The compact and versatile PHERAstar FS microplate reader is able to perform all leading non-isotopic detection technologies. Important features include:

Tandem Technology - Spectrometer / filter based detection

Ultra fast UV/Vis spectrometer for full absorbance spectra
Fluorescence intensity, TRF, FP, Luminescence
Dedicated UV-laser for TR-FRET measurements
Advanced HTRF® performance
AlphaScreen® laser
On-board reagent injection for precise kinetic measurements
Advanced top and bottom reading
High-resolution cell layer scanning
All new MARS data analysis software

Due to the unique modular optical system, sequential dual excitation, simultaneous dual emission, and ratiometric calculations, such as for FRET and BRET, the PHERAstar FS performs all assays with ease and speed. BMG LABTECH offers assay optimized and barcoded optic modules for your applications with appropriate filters, mirrors, beamsplitters, dichroics or polarizers incorporated into one hand-held module. Once inserted, the PHERAstar FS automatically selects the proper module for your assay protocol. Never worry about what dichroic, aperture, or filter is installed in your microplate reader.

No detection mode is compromised to accommodate the multifunctionality of the PHERAstar FS. The PHERAstar FS can read 6-1536 well plates with uncompromised sensitivity, - no need for special apertures or optics. Assay flexibility is further enhanced by precise temperature control to 45°C as well as multi-mode shaking capabilities. Automatic Z-height, gain adjustment, and plate mapping as well as the ability to export data in ASCII format complete the package.

For HTS automation purposes, the PHERAstar FS is easily integrated into numerous robotic platforms or it can be equipped with BMG LABTECH's 50 plate Stacker.

The PHERAstar FS comes with a new version of BMG LABTECH's well established Reader Control and a completely new MARS Data Analysis Software with significant ease-of-use enhancements such as S/N, Z' and many other standard calculations. The Wizard creates an easy step-by-step calculation of a standard curve and the Template Manager is an excellent tool for building complex data processing protocols. Thus, user-defined data analysis is done simply with one click of the mouse. Improved robotic integration capabilities, digital signature and the 21 CFR part 11 compliance of MARS complete this new software.


The PHERAstar FS has all of the features that one would expect from the ultimate HTS microplate reader in order to support nearly any application that you can imagine. Applications include:
 

Protein-protein interactions

Genotyping
Molecular binding assays
Receptor ligand binding
DNA quantification
Enzyme activity and kinetic assays
Cell based assays
Reporter gene assays
Protein quantification
G-coupled protein receptors (GPCR)
And many more assays

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