Absorbance 96 Mini-Reader

The Smallest Plate Reader with Big Performance

The Absorbance Mini-Reader is the most compact spectrophotometer on the market with a footprint only slightly larger than a microplate. It delivers accurate and precise optical density (OD) outputs. The reader is compatible with Automation Trainer’s Validation Reference Plate (VRP) which can be used to test the photometric accuracy and linearity of virtually any reader and validate GLH QC Kit results to achieve NIST-Traceability.

5-second read time

Compact, lightweight

Varied assays

Maintenance-free

14.5 cm / 5.7 in

Length

9 cm / 3.5 in

Width

5 cm / 2 in

Height

900 g / 2 lbs

Weight

Intuitive Software with Streamlined Navigation

The software boasts a sleek, user-friendly interface with seamless navigation and a logical layout. It avoids hidden windows and cluttered dropdown menus to minimize complexity. Its intuitive design ensures that users can grasp its functions within minutes, eliminating the need for extensive training.

GLH QC Kit Workflow

Prep Plate

Dispense the reference plate and test plate with GLH QC Reagents and mix with plate shaker.

Read Plate

Simply scan the reference plate and the test plate, whether using our GLH QC Absorbance Mini Reader or your own plate reader.

Analyze and Report

GLHTracker software streamlines the entire workflow providing quality-compliant pass/fail results and detailed data for troubleshooting and optimization.

Detection method	Absorbance
Detection mode	Endpoint, kinetic
Microplates types	96-well microplates
Light source	Up to 6 LEDs
Detector	96 Photodiodes
Wavelength selection	Example combinations (FWHM 10 nm): 450, 492, 562, 620 nm/405, 450, 540, 630 nm/492, 562, 605, 650 nm. Other filter combinations in the range of 400–1000 nm possible.
Photometric range	0.0–4.0 OD
Linearity	405 nm: ≤ 1.5 % from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 3.0 % from 2.0–3.0 OD ≥ 450 nm: ≤ 1.0 % from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 1.5 % from 2.0–3.0 OD
Accuracy	405 nm: ≤ 1.5 % + 0.010 OD from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 3.0 % + 0.010 OD from 2.0–3.0 OD ≥ 450 nm: ≤ 1.0 % + 0.010 OD from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 1.5 % + 0.010 OD from 2.0–3.0 OD
Reproducibility	≤ 0.5 % + 0.005 OD from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 1 % + 0.010 OD from 2.0–3.0 OD
Resolution	0.001 OD
Read time	Down to 3 sec. at single wavelength
Data output	USB 2.0 interface with PC.
Dimensions reader	9.6 x 15.4 x 5.5 cm (W x L x H)
Weight reader	900 g
Power supply	USB connection 5 V
Power consumption	2.5 Watts
Warranty	The GLH QC Kit is for laboratory research use by trained users. Determination of their suitability for specific end-use is the responsibility of the user, who assumes all liability for loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. Warranty is limited to replacement of defective materials, if returned with authorization, within 1-year of purchase date.