Plate Reader Accessories
Mason Technology supplies BMG LABTECH plate reader accessories for compatible microplate readers, helping laboratories extend and optimise their plate-based workflows.
The correct accessory can help a laboratory adapt a plate reader to new assays, improve optical performance or support specialised incubation and live cell applications. These accessories can also help laboratories get more value from an existing plate reader by expanding the range of workflows it can support.
The Atmospheric Control Unit allows compatible readers to regulate oxygen and carbon dioxide conditions during live cell measurements. This provides greater control over cell-based assays that depend on specific atmospheric conditions.
Optical plate reader filters and modules can be selected according to individual fluorescence and wavelength requirements. Correct filter selection is important for improving signal quality and reducing unwanted background.
The LVis Plate provides a practical solution for low-volume absorbance measurements. It supports micro-drop analysis for DNA, RNA and protein quantification while also offering a position for standard rectangular cuvettes.
For workflows requiring controlled temperature and mixing, the THERMOstar combines microplate incubation with orbital shaking. It can accommodate multiple plates and provides controlled conditions for enzyme and cell-based assays.
For laboratories looking to increase throughput, the Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory automates plate loading, unloading, restacking and continuous feeding. With magazine options for up to 50 microplates, it is well suited to medium-throughput screening and laboratories processing larger assay batches. Barcode reading and user-defined run scripts also support more efficient and automated plate handling workflows.
Mason Technology can help customers identify accessories that suit their existing or planned plate reader system. Our team combines product knowledge with more than 25 years of experience in plate reader detection technologies.
Choose Mason Technology for plate reader accessories in Ireland and benefit from knowledgeable product selection, installation support and a local point of contact for your laboratory.
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Atmospheric Control Unit Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH Atmospheric Control Unit as a specialist plate reader accessory for compatible microplate readers used in ad...
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Atmospheric Control Unit Plate Reader Accessory 
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH Atmospheric Control Unit as a specialist plate reader accessory for compatible microplate readers used in advanced live cell applications.
The Atmospheric Control Unit, or ACU, independently regulates oxygen and carbon dioxide levels inside the reader chamber. This allows researchers to create controlled atmospheric conditions during measurements without repeatedly removing the microplate from the instrument.
The system is particularly relevant to cell biology, pharmaceutical research and laboratories studying cellular responses to changing environmental conditions.
Atmospheric Control Unit Plate Reader Accessory Key Features
- Independent regulation of oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the reader chamber
- Designed for compatible BMG LABTECH plate reader platforms
- Supports controlled environments for long-term live cell measurements
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide control supports physiological and hypoxic conditions
- Gas ramping capability available with compatible reader configurations
- Gas concentration information can be tracked during supported workflows
- LCD touchscreen provides an intuitive control interface
- Displays gas concentration curves during operation
- Supports user-defined presets
- Valve control helps minimise gas consumption
- Integrated gas pressure regulation and monitoring
- Acoustic alarm helps alert users to gas pressure issues
- Altitude correction supports accurate gas regulation
- Suitable for proliferation, viability, hypoxia, migration and cytotoxicity studies
Combining atmospheric regulation with compatible temperature control, shaking and bottom reading capabilities can create a more complete environment for live cell measurements.
Mason Technology can help customers assess reader compatibility and determine whether atmospheric control is appropriate for their intended applications. Our team also provides installation and training for the wider plate reader range.
Choose Mason Technology for the Atmospheric Control Unit Plate Reader Accessory in Ireland and add controlled gas conditions to compatible live cell workflows.
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Plate Reader Filters
Mason Technology supplies BMG LABTECH Plate Reader Filters and Optic Modules for compatible microplate readers used across fluorescence and other wave...
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Plate Reader Filters
Mason Technology supplies BMG LABTECH Plate Reader Filters and Optic Modules for compatible microplate readers used across fluorescence and other wavelength-dependent detection applications.
Selecting the correct optical filter is important because wavelength selection directly affects assay performance, signal quality and background reduction. BMG LABTECH provides standard and specialised solutions that allow filters to be matched closely to individual research applications.
Filter selection should be based on the fluorophore, assay chemistry, excitation wavelength, emission wavelength and the optical configuration of the reader.
Plate Reader Filters Key Features
- Optical filters designed for compatible BMG LABTECH plate readers
- Standard wavelengths available across a broad optical range
- Filters generally cover approximately 240 nm to 850 nm
- Standard options are typically available in 10 nm increments
- High optical blocking helps reduce unwanted stray light
- Standard and assay-specific filter options are available
- Bespoke filter solutions can support specialised applications
- Narrow bandwidth options support demanding wavelength selection
- Wider bandwidth filters are available where increased light transmission is required
- Filter selection can be matched to individual assay requirements
- PHERAstar® users can access assay-optimised Optic Module configurations
- Suitable for fluorescence and other filter-dependent detection workflows
Choosing a filter simply by nominal wavelength may not provide the best assay performance. Therefore, it is important to consider the full optical and assay setup.
Mason Technology can work with customers to identify the intended assay and compatible plate reader before selecting the appropriate optical solution. Our experience with plate reader detection equipment also allows us to consider the filter within the wider measurement workflow.
Choose Mason Technology for Plate Reader Filters in Ireland and benefit from knowledgeable product selection together with local support for your plate reader platform.
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LVis Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH LVis Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories requiring fast, low-volume absorbance measurements on compatibl...
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LVis Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH LVis Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories requiring fast, low-volume absorbance measurements on compatible plate readers.
The reusable plate combines micro-drop measurement positions with a cuvette slot, providing a flexible option for nucleic acid, protein and spectral measurements. It is particularly useful for laboratories where valuable samples are available only in small quantities.
The LVis Plate can help laboratories extend the capability of a compatible absorbance reader without adding a separate instrument for routine low-volume measurement.
LVis Plate Reader Accessory Key Features
- Low-volume plate designed for compatible BMG LABTECH readers
- Includes sixteen micro-drop measurement positions
- Suitable for low-volume DNA and RNA quantification
- Supports low-volume protein concentration measurements
- Designed for absorbance spectral scanning of small sample volumes
- Includes a horizontal slot for standard rectangular cuvettes
- Cuvette position supports full-spectrum measurements of individual samples
- Suitable for endpoint and kinetic absorbance workflows
- Physical support helps both left-handed and right-handed multichannel pipetting
- Easy-to-clean surface supports repeated laboratory use
- Optional performance testing features are available
- Can incorporate NIST-traceable optical density and holmium oxide filters
- Useful for performance checks on compatible spectrometer-based instruments
The LVis Plate provides a practical bridge between microvolume measurement and conventional plate reader workflows. Researchers can process multiple low-volume samples while retaining the option to work with a standard cuvette when required.
Mason Technology can help customers check reader compatibility and determine whether the LVis Plate suits their DNA, RNA, protein or quality control workflows.
Choose Mason Technology for the LVis Plate Reader Accessory in Ireland and add flexible low-volume measurement capability to your laboratory.
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THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories that require controlled microplate incubation and effecti...
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THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories that require controlled microplate incubation and effective orbital mixing.
The THERMOstar is a dedicated microplate incubator and shaker designed to support enzyme and cell-based assays where reliable temperature conditions and consistent mixing are important. It accommodates up to four microplates, making it useful both alongside a plate reader and as part of a wider laboratory workflow.
It can also help laboratories keep plate reader capacity available for detection while incubation and shaking are completed separately.
THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory Key Features
- High-performance microplate incubator and orbital shaker
- Accommodates up to four microplates simultaneously
- Suitable for enzyme assays requiring controlled incubation
- Supports cell-based assays requiring incubation or mixing
- Heating plates are positioned above and below the microplates
- Microprocessor-controlled heating supports accurate temperature regulation
- Provides controlled incubation at temperatures up to 56 °C
- Designed for temperature uniformity across the microplate
- Temperature variation is specified at less than 0.6 °C
- Programmable shaking speed supports different mixing requirements
- Programmable incubation time simplifies repeatable workflows
- Keypad provides direct access to operating settings
- LCD displays current operating parameters in real time
- Complements BMG LABTECH plate reader workflows
Controlled incubation and consistent mixing can be critical when assay performance depends on temperature, reaction time or homogenous sample preparation.
Mason Technology can help customers assess how the THERMOstar fits alongside their plate reader, microplates and wider assay workflow.
Choose Mason Technology for the THERMOstar Plate Reader Accessory in Ireland and benefit from specialist laboratory equipment knowledge, installation support and an experienced local partner for plate-based applications.
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Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories that need to increase plate handling efficiency a...
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Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory
Mason Technology supplies the BMG LABTECH Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory for laboratories that need to increase plate handling efficiency and improve throughput. Designed for medium-throughput screening applications, the Microplate Stacker automates plate loading, unloading, restacking and continuous feeding when used with compatible plate readers.
Its compact footprint supports integration into laboratory workflows without requiring a large automation platform. The system can accommodate different microplate formats and provides capacity for up to 50 plates, helping researchers spend less time managing plates manually and more time running assays.
The Microplate Stacker is particularly suited to pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, core facilities, screening laboratories and research groups processing larger numbers of plates.
Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory Key Features
- Designed to increase plate handling efficiency and laboratory throughput
- Supports rapid microplate loading, unloading and restacking
- Available with 35 and 50 plate capacity magazines
- Continuous loading supports longer unattended workflows
- Compatible with a wide range of microplate formats
- Integrated barcode reading from the front and left sides of the microplate
- Supports user-defined advanced protocols
- Script mode allows different test definitions within the same batch
- Multiple measurements can be performed on individual plates within a run
- Operated through compatible Reader Control software
- Software coordinates both the plate reader and the Stacker
- Compatible with PHERAstar FSX
- Compatible with CLARIOstar Plus
- Compatible with FLUOstar Omega, LUMIstar Omega and SPECTROstar Omega
- Compatible with NEPHELOstar Plus
- Compact design supports integration into medium-throughput laboratory workflows
The Microplate Stacker provides a practical route to higher throughput without requiring laboratories to move immediately to a fully robotic automation system. Automated plate feeding can reduce repetitive manual handling while helping laboratories achieve more consistent workflows across larger assay batches.
Mason Technology can help customers assess plate reader compatibility, plate formats and throughput requirements before selecting the Stacker. Our team brings more than 25 years of experience in plate reader detection technologies and can also support installation, training and wider workflow planning.
Choose Mason Technology for the Microplate Stacker Plate Reader Accessory in Ireland and improve plate handling efficiency with local product expertise and support.
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