The Optica plate reader can be operated either via the on-board key pad membrane or through a PC. Results can be printed out using a dot matrix printer or any printer that is connected to the PC.

The Optica software lets you run up-to 10 different assays per session with plates containing up-to 12 standards and 12 controls. assays can be configured and saved on the hard disc ready for future use.

The software enables the processing of a qualitative or quantitative assay with qualitative interpretation that can visualised in a graph or exported e.g. to excel

Individual data cards can be generated for patients and all tests can be saved and printed out.

Product Summary

· 450nm and 630nm optical filters built-in as standard

· Option for two additional filters

· Stand alone

· Easy to read back lit display

· Remote control PC software available

· Minimal foot print

· CE marked

SKU/Item Number: 8.600

Optica in stand alone format

Optica specification

Reading Principle            8 channel mono or biochromatic reading

Light source                    8 independent tungsten bulbs

Detectors                       8 silicon diodes

Filter range                    405nm to 750nm

Reading time                  16 seconds - full plate monochromatic

                                     32 seconds - full plate biochromatic

Accuracy                        +/- 1% from 0.000 to 1.500 OD

                                     +/- 2% from 1.500 to 3.000 OD

Result curves                  Direct plotting point-to-point, linear

                                     regression and 4 parameter (log-logit)

Result calculation           OD, direct or calculated cut-off, single

                                     calibrator, programmable curves from 2

                                     to 12 points

User interface                 2 x 20 character back lit LCD and 17

                                     key membrane panel

PC interface                   RS232 to PC using Windows 98/NT/2K/

                                     XP

Printer interface             Serial port for a dot-matrix printer

Plate shaking                  Timed linear shaking

Dimensions                     200(W) x 577(D) x 240(H) weight 8.2Kg

Operating voltage           100—230Vac 50/60Hz

Power consumption        110w

Environmental operating temp          10 º C – 40 ºC

Environmental storage temp             4º C – 40º C

Optica software on PC-microplate reading window

Optica Microplate reader