Product Description; Package Contents - Biotek PowerWave Operator's Manual

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| Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Description

The PowerWave offers tunable wavelength selection and wavelength scanning without the
need for interference filters. The eight-channel reader is computer controlled via BioTek's
Gen5 software. Key features include:
A variety of read methods including endpoint, kinetic, multiwavelength, and
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spectral scanning.
A monochromator for continuous wavelength selection from 200 to 999 nm (or 340
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to 999 nm for the PowerWave 340), in 1-nm increments
A xenon flash lamp for both UV and visible light absorbance measurements.
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• Superior optical specifications, with an extended dynamic range of up to 4.000 OD.
• Ability to read standard 96- and 384-well (PowerWave HT) microplates and
BioTek's patented BioCell quartz vessel for 1 cm measurements.
Three reading speeds: normal, rapid, and sweep mode.
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• A unique 4-Zone™ temperature control from 4º over ambient to 50ºC that ensures
superior temperature uniformity necessary for kinetic assays.
• Low, medium, high, and variable plate shake speeds with adjustable durations.
• Robot accessible carrier. Compatible with BioTek's BioStack Microplate Stacker.
 If you purchased the BioStack to operate with the PowerWave, refer to
the BioStack Operator's Manual for installation, setup, and operation
instructions. If you are interested in purchasing the BioStack, contact
your local BioTek dealer or visit www.biotek.com.

Package Contents

 Package contents and part numbers are subject to change. Please contact
BioTek Customer Care if you have any questions.
Gen5 Software (PN 5320200)
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Power supply (PN 76053) and power cord (PN varies according to country of use)
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Serial cable (PN 75053)
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PowerWave Operator's Manual (PN 7281000)
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