Agilent BioTek Synergy H1 Multimode Reader

Description

Agilent BioTek's Synergy H1 is a modular microplate reader that combines monochromator-based and filter-based optical systems within a single platform. This design, referred to as Hybrid Technology, aims to provide flexibility and high sensitivity across a spectrum of detection modes, including fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence, luminescence, and UV-Visible absorbance. The monochromators allow for precise wavelength selection from 230 to 999 nm, with a continuously adjustable bandwidth between 9 and 50 nm in 1 nm increments. This feature enables users to fine-tune optical parameters to optimize specific assay conditions, which may offer an advantage over systems with fixed bandwidths. The modular nature of the Synergy H1 permits functional upgrades, allowing the instrument's capabilities to evolve with changing laboratory needs. Measurement times vary with the number of wells read, typically ranging from 11 to 42 seconds.