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Biotek Epoch 2 User Manual

Biotek Epoch 2
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Epoch 2
Microplate Spectrophotometer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
1771011 Revision A

Table of Contents

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Biotek Epoch 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range200 - 999 nm
Read Time (96-well plate)5 seconds
Detection MethodAbsorbance
Dynamic Range0-4.0 OD
Plate Formats6- to 384-well microplates
SoftwareGen5
Detection ModesAbsorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence
DisplayTouchscreen
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Light SourceXenon flash lamp

Summary

Safety and Warnings

Precautions and Operational Warnings

Regulatory Compliance

Installation Guide

Power-Up and Software Connection

Turning on the reader, system test, and Gen5 communication.

Getting Started

Configuration and Protocol Management

Setting time/date, output formats, and managing protocols.

Running Assays

Setting up and running Endpoint, Kinetic, and Spectral scans.

Incubate and Take3 Plate Usage

Incubation features and using the Take3 plate for measurements.

Maintenance Procedures

Touchscreen and Decontamination

Safe cleaning of the touchscreen and instrument decontamination.

Instrument Testing

Absorbance Test Configuration and Execution

Defining parameters and running the absorbance performance test.

Specifications

Absorbance and Performance Specs

Detailed absorbance, linearity, and repeatability specifications.

Assay Validation and Reading Speeds

Assay validation limits and instrument reading speed data.

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