GloMax® Discover Microplate Reader

Easy-to-Use Plate Reader

GloMax® Discover is a ready-to-use multimode plate reader developed with Promega reagent chemistries to provide a simple means of detecting luminescence, fluorescence and absorbance.

High-performance luminescence, fluorescence, UV-Visible absorbance, BRET and FRET, two-color filtered luminescence and kinetic measurement capabilities
Can be used as a standalone plate reader or integrated into high-throughput automated workflows
Integrated data analysis software makes results easy to interpret

Glomax plate reader for Luminescence Detection

Preloaded Protocols for Faster, Easier Data Analysis

GloMax® plate readers have high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range, so you can detect both high and low signals on the same plate and have confidence in the accuracy of the signal recorded from each well. These instruments provide a range of options for your throughput needs and are equipped with integrated software that makes data analysis easy. GloMax® instruments come preloaded with protocols designed to work seamlessly with a wide variety of Promega luminescent and fluorescence-based assays at the touch of a button.

Compatible Promega Assays

GloMax® Instruments Come with Dozens of Preloaded Protocols

glomax navigator has 40+ preloaded protocols

glomax explorer has 65+ preloaded protocols

glomax discover has 70+ preloaded protocols

See every preloaded protocol for each GloMax® instrument

GloMax® Application Notes

No need to reinvent the wheel—we’ve already used GloMax® instruments for everything from cell viability, toxicity and metabolism, kinase and cell signaling, reporter gene assays, nucleic acid quantitation for NGS sequencing, PROTACs and protein degradation, bioassays, BRET, ELISAs and even water quality testing. Search our Application Notes collection for examples using GloMax® instruments with a wide range of bioluminescence- and fluorescence-based assays.

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GloMax Discover System Multimode Plate Reader

Microplate Reader Performance

GloMax® Discover multimode microplate reader delivers maximum flexibility with minimal user intervention and can be integrated into low- and medium-throughput automation workflows. The instrument provides superior luminescence sensitivity and dynamic range for both strong and weak bioluminescence experimental samples, as well as seamless integration with Promega bioluminescent cell and gene reporter assays.

GloMax Microplate Reader GM3000 — **Easy-to-Use**

Simple touch-screen navigation with full PC capabilities
Choose from over 50 preloaded protocols, and spend less time optimizing
Build custom protocols using the intuitive drag-and-drop interface
Export data to a network, cloud or any desired drive

Plate reader filter paddles for luminescence detection — **Minimal Manual Intervention**

Filter paddles and automatic filter switching allow easy two-color multiplexing assays or kinetic studies
Quick read-speeds for high efficiencies in your laboratory
Compatible for third-party automation control and data export to LIMS

GM3000 Luminescence Detection Plate Reader — **Superior Sensitivity**

Plate mask (aperture control) for switching between 96-well and 384-well plates
Low cross-talk between wells gives you better, more usable results
Broad dynamic range of the instrument extends the linear range of your assay

GloMax Microplate Reader integrates with robotics — **Quality**

Designed to comply with FDA 21CFR Part 11 regulations
Provides user authentication and authorization, data Integrity and protection, electronic signatures, and audit trails
IQ/OQ service available
Field-based service available

Accurate Results from Every Well

There are three ways that microplate readers can affect how much useful information you get from each plate. Poor sensitivity may cause you to miss low-level samples that could be the “hit” you are looking for. Letting the signal from bright wells spill into adjacent wells allows crosstalk to occur and skews your experimental results. And a narrow detection range limits the accuracy and reproducibility that your work requires. With the GloMax® plate readers, you can rest easy and have confidence in your results.

Illustration of GloMax plate reader sensitivity — **Superior sensitivity so you don’t miss hits**

GloMax® microplate readers offer superior sensitivity and auto-gain adjustment letting you measure weak and strong signals on the same plate.

GloMax plate readers minimize crosstalk — **Masking so crosstalk doesn’t mislead your results**

The masking design of GloMax® microplate readers means you can be confident that the results from each well are not skewed by signal from neighboring wells.

GloMax plate readers detect a broad signal range — **Broad detection range so you don’t limit your experiments**

With the broad detection range of GloMax® microplate readers, you can measure signals ranging from high intensity to near physiological levels.

Streamline Your Workflow with Automation

GloMax® Discover integrates with many commercially available automated systems, including liquid handers, plate stackers and robotic arms to enable seamless workflows for high-throughput assay quantitation and screening.

Our built-in and compliant SiLA2 communication driver makes integration easy.

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Service and Support

One Call Supports It All

Promega supplies both the reagents and the instrument, so one call to Promega answers any questions you may have about assay chemistries or instrument performance.

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Ensure Minimal Instrument Downtime

Field Support and Loaner Programs
Service Packages
IQ and OQ Packages

Warranty and Service Agreements

Backed by a one-year warranty.
Additional warranty and service agreements are available.
For more information contact Promega Technical Services

Instrument Service and Support

Instrument Registration

Design Features

Instrument Specifications

Detection Modes	Luminescence, Fluorescence Intensity, UV-Visible Absorbance, Filtered Luminescence, BRET and FRET
Sample Format	6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well plates
Tablet PC	Windows® 8.1 or 10 Tablet PC with USB connection to instrument
Read Speed	96-well plate: less than 1 minute; 384-well plate: less than 3 minutes
Automation Compatibility	Hardware and software accessible to third-party hardware/software control, including LIMS.
Dimensions	18.5in (46.9cm) width 19.5in (46.5cm) depth 10in (25.4cm) height without Tablet and PC mounted 16in (35.5cm) height with Tablet and PC mounted
Weight	Approximately 60lb (27kg)
Power Requirements	120VA, 50/60HZ
Warranty	1-year parts and labor warranty included
Regulatory Compliance	For Research Use Only. Not for use in Diagnostic Procedures

Luminescence Module Specifications

Detector	Top-reading, head-on photon counting photomultiplier tube (PMT)
Wavelength Range	350–700nm
Detection Limit	3 × 10^–21 moles of luciferase
Linear Dynamic Range	9 logs
Cross-talk	Less than 3 × 10^–5 (white, 96-well plate, Corning 3912)
Filtered Luminescence	Built-in filter paddle

Fluorescence Module Specifications

Detector	PIN-photodiode
Light Source	Wavelength-matched LED
Read Position	Top reading
Wavelengths selection	Filter module with 5 standard excitation and emission filters. Empty filter positions are available for custom excitation and emission wavelengths.
Wavelengths included	UV (Ex: 365nm, Em: 415–445nm) Blue (Ex: 475nm, Em: 500–550nm) Green (Ex: 520nm, Em: 580–640nm) Red (Ex: 627nm, Em: 660–720nm) AFC (Ex: 405nm, Em: 495–505nm)
Detection Limit	2fmol fluorescence dye/200µl
Linear Dynamic Range	>6 logs (assay-dependent)

UV-Visible Absorbance Module Specifications

Detector	Top-reading, head-on photon counting photomultiplier tube (PMT)
Light Source	Xenon flash lamp
Spectra Range	200–600nm
Filter Wheel	9 absorbance filters included
Wavelengths included	230, 260, 280, 320, 405, 450, 490, 560 and 600nm 10nm band pass
Detection Limit	0.1 O.D.
Dynamic Range	0–4.0 O.D.

Injector System Specifications

Number of injectors (optional)	Two injectors
Dispense Volume Range	5–200µl in 1µl increments
Plate Compatibility	6-, 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-well plates
Injection Speed	20–500µl per second
Waste Collection Tray Volume	Approximately 50ml
Void Volume	500µl

Heating System Specifications

Temperature Range

Ambient to 45°C

Shaker System Specifications

Shaking Pattern	Linear or orbital patterns
Shaking Intensity	100–500 cycles/minute

PC Requirements

Operating System	Windows® 8.1 or 10 Professional version, 64-bit, with USB connection to instrument
RAM	4GB
Disk Space	64GB
Other Requirements	Microsoft.NET 4.6.1 Framework or newer (full version)

Available Separately

Product	Catalog #
Luminometer Light Plate	E6531
Bar Code Reader	AS3200
USB Ethernet Adapter	AS8403
GloMax® Discover Empty Luminescence Filter Paddle	GM3011
GloMax® Discover Empty Fluorescence Filter Paddle	GM3012
GloMax® Discover Luminescence Filter Paddle	GM1090
GloMax® Discover Fluorescence Filter Paddle	GM1100
GloMax® Discover 96 Half-Position Aperture Assembly	GM1050
GloMax® Discover 96-Position Aperture Assembly	GM3040
GloMax® Discover 384-Position Aperture Assembly	GM3041
GloMax® Discover Aperture Plate	GM3042
GloMax® Dual Injectors with Pumps	GM3030
Inner and Outer Injector Tubing, Natural	GM3014
GloMax® Explorer Absorbance Module Upgrade	GM3520
GloMax® Discover Sales Rental	E5301
GloMax® Discover or Explorer Installation Qualification	SA1104
GloMax® Discover or Explorer Operational Qualification	SA1105
GloMax® Discover or Explorer Installation and Operational Qualification	SA1106
GloMax® Discover Standard Service Agreement	SA4000
GloMax® Discover or Explorer Preventive Maintenance	SA4030
GloMax® Discover Premier Service Agreement	SA4002
GloMax® Discover Premier Warranty Upgrade	SA4001

Protocolos

Complete Protocol

Portal Access Software Technical ManualPDF (6435 KB) – English

GloMax® Discover System Operating ManualPDF (30322 KB) – English

Protocolos Rápidos

GloMax® Discover System Quick Start GuidePDF (3036 KB) – English

GloMax Discover System Creating a New Protocol FB166PDF (450 KB) – English

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Certificado de Análisis

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Use Restrictions

For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.

Condiciones de Almacenaje

Patentes y Exclusiones

European Pat. No. 2972400 and Japanese Pat. No. 6324485.

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