NEPHELOstar Plus Plate Reader

Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH NEPHELOstar Plus Plate Reader for laboratories requiring sensitive light-scattering and turbidity measurements in microplate format. The system is a laser-based microplate nephelometer designed for applications where the detection of suspended or insoluble particles is important.

The NEPHELOstar Plus supports applications including compound solubility screening, turbidity measurement, microbial growth monitoring, protein binding kinetics and selected environmental or industrial measurements. It is particularly suited to pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, microbiology, environmental laboratories and research facilities that need to process multiple samples efficiently.

NEPHELOstar Plus Plate Reader Key Features

• Laser-based microplate nephelometer for light-scattering and turbidity measurements
• Measures forward-scattered light from particles suspended in liquid samples
• Adjustable laser intensity and beam diameter support different sample conditions
• Supports microplate formats up to 384 wells
• Endpoint and kinetic measurement modes
• Incubation capability up to 45 °C
• Linear, orbital and double-orbital shaking
• Optional high-precision reagent injectors support simultaneous injection and detection
• Compatible with the Microplate Stacker for increased sample throughput
• Robot-compatible design supports integration into automated laboratory systems
• Suitable for compound solubility screening and turbidity measurements
• Supports microbial growth and protein interaction applications
• Broad dynamic range supports different particle concentrations
• Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software included
• Designed for research use

Unlike conventional absorbance-based turbidity measurements, nephelometry measures scattered light directly. This approach can provide greater sensitivity when detecting small quantities of suspended particles. BMG LABTECH states that the NEPHELOstar Plus can be up to 30 times more sensitive than traditional transmission optical density measurements, depending on the application.

The system can also form part of a more automated workflow. Compatibility with the Microplate Stacker and robotic systems makes it suitable for laboratories that need to increase sample throughput while reducing manual plate handling.

Mason Technology can help laboratories assess whether nephelometric detection is suitable for their assay, sample type and throughput requirements. We also provide installation and training, supported by more than 25 years of experience with plate reader detection technologies.

Choose Mason Technology for the NEPHELOstar Plus Plate Reader in Ireland and benefit from specialist application knowledge, local support and access to advanced microplate nephelometry technology.