Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 User Manual page 12

1.2. Components
Figure 1.4: The cuvette chamber.
Cuvettes
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The SpectraMax M2 and SpectraMax M2 can accommodate standard-height (45 mm),
1-cm cuvettes and 12 x 75 mm test tubes when used with the test tube cover (Figure 1.5).
Not all manufacturers' cuvettes are the same with regard to design, materials, or
configuration. Temperature uniformity within the cuvette may vary depending on the
type of cuvette used.
Cuvettes used for absorbance readings are frosted on two sides. Be sure to handle cuvettes
on the frosted sides only. Place the cuvette into the chamber so that the "reading" (clear)
sides face left and right.
Fluorescence cuvettes are clear on all four sides and should be handled carefully. Place a
frosted cuvette into the chamber so that the "reading" (clear) sides face left and right.
Semi-micro and ultra-micro cuvettes can also be used with an adapter.
Figure 1.5: Test tube cover.
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