Section 7

Specifications

This section contains BioTek’s published specifications for the

ELx808, all models.

Technical Specifications..........................................................56
All Models........................................................................56
Standard Model................................................................57
Ultraviolet (“UV”)/Incubator Model......................................58
(Optional) Internal Barcode Reader.....................................58
(Optional) Robot Interface..................................................58
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Technical Specifications

All Models

Microplates
All models accommodate standard 96-well, flat- or round-bottom microplates
Hardware and Environmental
Display: 2-line x 24 character LCD
Light Source: Tungsten halogen-filled bulb, with 500 hours average life
Dimensions: 16.0” D x 15.5” W x 8.75” H
(40.6 cm x 39.37 cm x 22.2 cm)
Weight: 35 lb. maximum (15.87 kg maximum)
Environment: Operating temperature 18° to 40°C (64° to 104°F)
Humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing
Power Source: Readers manufactured after December 2005:
24-volt external power supply compatible with
100-240 V~ ± 10% @ 50-60 Hz
Readers manufactured before December 2005:
Internal, adjustable power input module; four voltage ranges
are accommodated by the voltage selection switch:
100 V~ 90 to 110 V~, 50 to 60 Hz
120 V~ 108 to 132 V~, 50 to 60 Hz
230 V~ 207 to 253 V~, 50 to 60 Hz
240 V~ 216 to 264 V~, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 100 VA

Reading Speeds
Single wavelength: 8 seconds, rapid mode; 12 seconds, normal/regular mode
Dual wavelength: 13 seconds, rapid mode; 20 seconds, normal/regular mode
Single wavelength higher than 400 nm: 6 seconds from A1 to A1, kinetic rapid mode

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Standard Model

General
 range: 380 to 900 nm
Filters: 10 nm half-bandwidth interference filters
User-accessible filter wheel; up to 6 filters may
be installed on the instrument at one time
Filters supplied: 405, 450, 490, 630 nm and two blank filters
Absorbance
Measurement Range: 0.000 to 4.000 OD
Optical
Single-wavelength endpoint measurements, 12-second read (normal/regular read
mode). For the performance described here, the Gain on the Optics Test should be
below 20.
Accuracy: ± 1.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm
Linearity: ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.500 OD at 405 nm
± 2.0% from 2.500 OD to 3.500 OD @ 405 nm
Repeatability: ± 0.5% ± 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm
± 1.5% ± 0.005 OD from 2.500 to 3.500 OD @ 405 nm
± 2.5% ± 0.005 OD from 3.500 to 4.000 OD @ 405 nm
Single-wavelength kinetic measurements, read intervals < 12 seconds
Accuracy: ± 2.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm
Linearity: ± 2.0% from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm
Repeatability: ± 1.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.500 OD @ 405 nm

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Ultraviolet (“UV”)/Incubator Model

General
 range: 340 to 900 nm
Filters: 10 nm half-bandwidth interference filters
User-accessible filter wheel; up to 6 filters may
be installed on the instrument at one time
Filters supplied: 340, 405, 450, 490, 630 nm and one blank
filter
Absorbance 0.000 to 4.000 OD for 400 to 900 nm range
Measurement Range: 0.000 to 3.000 OD for 340 to 400 nm range
Optical
400 to 900 nm range
Accuracy, Linearity, Repeatability: Same as for standard model
340 to 400 nm range
Accuracy: ± 1.0% ± 0.010 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm
Linearity: ± 1.0% from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm
Repeatability: ± 1.0% ± 0.005 OD from 0.000 to 2.000 OD @ 340 nm
Incubation
Temperature Control: Temperature controlled to 50C
Temperature Variation: ± 0.50C @37C (with the plate sealed)

(Optional) Internal Barcode Reader

If equipped, the internal barcode reader recognizes a number of common barcode

types during the plate read operation. (The barcode identifies the plate.) The reader’s
barcode option is compatible with the following barcode types:
CODABAR CODE 128
CODE 39 UPC
INTERLEAVED 2 of 5 EAN
CODE 11 MSI
CODE 93 PLESSEY

(Optional) Robot Interface

The robot interface (model-R) allows the reader to function with an autoloading robot.
Using computer control commands from a host PC, the user can manage reader
functions in conjunction with the robotic system. The robot interface model can be
configured with all options available for the standard ELx808.

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