The Opentrons Flex Absorbance Plate Reader Module is a fully automated solution for absorbance-based assays. Capable of detecting absorbance in the 400-1000 nm range, it is optimized for a broad array of applications, including protein quantification, sample normalization, cell viability assays, and bacterial growth monitoring.
This module facilitates complete walkaway automation, enabling high-throughput data collection with no manual intervention. Paired with the Opentrons Flex Gripper, it automates every step from reagent prep to plate transfer to measurement, ensuring consistent and reproducible results.
The Opentrons Flex Absorbance Plate Reader Module is not available for sale in Europe.*
Prices listed here are valid in the US and select other territories. Please get in touch with your local team for pricing for your territory.
Reader: 9.6 x 15.5 x 5.7 cm (w/l/h)
Adapter: 8.6 x 12.8 x 1.7 cm (w/l/h)
Illumination unit: 435g
Detection unit: 355g
Absorbance
Endpoint, Kinetic
96-well microplates (flat bottom)
0.0–4.0 OD (optical density)
0.001 OD (optical density)
USB connection 5 V
2.5 Watts
450 nm, 562 nm, 600 nm, 650nm, custom wavelengths available
96 Photodiodes
405 nm: ≤ 1.5% from 0.0 – 2.0 OD; ≤ 3.0% from 2.0 – 3.0 OD   Â
≥ 450 nm: ≤ 1.0% from 0.0 – 2.0 OD; ≤ 1.5% from 2.0 – 3.0 OD
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
≤ 0.5 % + 0.005 OD from 0.0–2.0 OD; ≤ 1 % + 0.010 OD from 2.0–3.0 OD
*The Opentrons Flex Absorbance Plate Reader currently may not be offered, used or put on the market in any European Patent Convention States due to a third party patent application.