Omega Operating Manual BMG LABTECH
20/29 0415B0001G 2014-05-16
5.2.9 Advanced Optic Head for TRF / TR-FRET
The Advanced Time-Resolved-Fluorescence (TRF) – Optic Head is an upgrade option for the FLUOstar
Omega and POLARstar Omega microplate readers. It is based on an innovative optical system using a lens
and z-adjustment to direct the excitation light to the optimal focal point in the center of a well.
Emission Light Guide (blue)
Excitation Light Guide
(yellow)
Lens (DO NOT TOUCH)
Indentation for Quick Fix holder
Figure 18: The TRF- optic head with excitation and emission light guides
Knob for adjusting
the z-height of the lens
Scale displaying z-height
above well bottom (mm)
Figure 19: The TRF- optic head with z-height adjustment
Installation:
NOTES:
1. Before installing the TRF-optic head make sure to install the supplied filters for TRF measurement as
described in 4.3.1 ‘Filter Change and Installation’.
2. Make sure that the firmware of your Omega reader is at least v.1.12. The firmware version can be
read by opening the Control software and clicking on the reader icon in the upper right corner.
Contact BMG LABTECH in case you need an update of the reader firmware
(support@bmglabtech.com
).
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