Molecular Devices has released the SpectraMax Paradigm TUNE detection cartridge for use with the SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform. The cartridge uses high-powered LEDs and TUNE technology to provide the wavelength flexibility of a monochromator system (1 nm increments) with the sensitivity of a filter-based system. TUNE technology enables the user to select the excitation and emission wavelengths that best fit their assay with up to 10x higher fluorescence sensitivity compared to traditional monochromator technologies.
By combining Paradigm and TUNE with SoftMax Pro software’s Spectral Optimisation Wizard, users can simultaneously scan excitation and emission spectrums, which is claimed will reduce assay optimisation time by up to 50%.
The detection cartridge offers high sensitivity in wavelength tuneable detection. It has been designed to work with top or bottom read and supports detection in fluorescence intensity (FI), time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) and luminescence (LUM).