Artel MVS Microtiter Plate Reader and MVS Shaker Plate

Artel ELx800NB MVS Microtiter Plate Reader and MVS Microplate Shaker System

The Artel ELx800NB MVS Microtiter Plate Reader and MVS Shaker System is a specialized, high-precision optical absorbance detection and fluid mixing platform designed for automated liquid handler volume verification and microplate-based assay reading. Originally manufactured by BioTek Instruments and customized for the Artel Multichannel Verification System (MVS), the ELx800NB reader utilizes precision interference filters and high-stability optics to measure dual-wavelength absorbance across standard 96-well and 384-well microplates. The accompanying MVS Microplate Shaker provides controlled, uniform orbital agitation, ensuring complete liquid homogenization and flat meniscus formation required for standardized optical pathlength measurement. Together, this system provides essential hardware for verifying liquid delivery accuracy, precision, and volumetric performance in automated bio-dispensing workflows.

Technical Performance & Structural Attributes

• Dual-Wavelength Absorbance Optics: High-resolution optical channels with interference filter wheel selection enable precise ratiometric absorbance measurements critical for dye-based volume determination.
• Standard & High-Density Plate Support: Reads standard 96-well flat-bottom microplates and 384-well microplates with excellent well-to-well repeatability and minimal stray light crosstalk.
• Uniform Orbital Microplate Agitation: The dedicated MVS Shaker delivers controlled orbital mixing parameters to eliminate fluid stratification and bubble formation prior to optical measurement.
• On-Board Microprocessor & PC Data Interface: Supports direct RS-232 / serial communication with Artel MVS System Software for automated calculation of volumetric dispense accuracy and coefficient of variation (%CV).
• Rugged Optical Engine Architecture: Built with long-life tungsten-halogen light sources and silicon photodiode detectors for long-term baseline stability and low drift.

Product Specifications

• System Component Models: Artel ELx800NB Plate Reader (BioTek ELx800NB Platform) & Artel MVS Shaker Plate Assembly
• Primary Manufacturers: Artel / BioTek Instruments (Agilent Technologies)
• Detection Mode: Absorbance / Optical Density (OD)
• Microplate Formats: 96-well and 384-well Microplates
• Wavelength Range: 400 nm to 750 nm (Configured with MVS-specific filter sets)
• Dynamic Range: 0.000 to 3.000 OD
• Photometric Accuracy: ± 1.0% or ± 0.010 OD
• Shaker Motion Profile: High-Frequency Controlled Orbital Agitation
• Communication Interface: Serial RS-232 Port for Automated MVS Software Integration
• Electrical Requirements: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Key Benefits & Applications

• Automated Liquid Handler Calibration (MVS): Works as the optical core of the Artel MVS system to verify dispense accuracy and precision of multi-channel pipettors and robotic liquid handlers.
• Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance: Provides traceable volumetric measurement supporting ISO 17025, CLIA, CAP, and cGMP laboratory requirements.
• Homogeneous Colorimetric Assays: Combined shaker and reader setup is ideal for endpoint colorimetric assays, ELISA reactions, and protein quantification assays.

Used, tested to be in great working condition.

All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Artel, MVS, ELx800, and BioTek are registered trademarks of Artel, Inc. and BioTek Instruments / Agilent Technologies, Inc.