Cerillo Stratus Plate Readers

A plate reader designed by anaerobic researchers, for anaerobic researchers.

The Stratus plate reader is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and allows for measurement collection in small spaces, on shared or modular benchtops, and even in restrictive environments, like anaerobic or microaerophilic chambers. Its uniquely simple, standalone interface and on-board data storage allow it to be placed anywhere, with or without a computer.

•  Withstands heating, shaking, and anaerobic conditions
•  Small footprint allows for use (and storage) in the smallest of spaces
•  Can be used with or without a computer
•  Affordable!  

The Stratus plate reader has new and improved capabilities to optimize flexibility for sample data collection in multiple standard plate formats to serve the wide-ranging needs of scientific researchers.

• Continuous real-time measurements of optical density
• Available in Standard 600 nm or customized wavelength
• Standard 6-, 12-, 24-, and 96-well plates
• Small footprint and stackable
• No moving parts; minimal maintenance
• Functional in a broad range of environments
• User-friendly software

Applications Include

• Bacterial Growth/Density
• Protein Quantification
• Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
• Reporter Gene Assays
• Cell Proliferation
• Cytotoxicity/Apoptosis

The Stratus plate reader is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and allows for measurement collection in small spaces, on shared or modular benchtops, and even in restrictive environments, like anaerobic or microaerophilic chambers and incubators.

Its uniquely simple, standalone interface and on-board data storage allow it to be placed anywhere, with or without a computer.

Overall, the Stratus exploits the best of modern technology to reduce labor and allow you to spend your efforts where they matter most. Cerillo has been uncompromising in the Stratus's design and performance; all that's left is for you to try it yourself.

Adapter

The Cerillo Stratus adapter is precision-manufactured out of a high-quality, durable material designed to stand up to rigorous use in the lab. It allows a Stratus be secured to a universal shaker plate via screws, and also features high-friction silicone strips and powerful neodymium magnets. The adapter features a plate-size extrusion allowing it to fit securely to small shakers designed for a microplate.

Adapter Product Description

The adapter is designed for use with orbital shakers, microplate shakers, and shaking incubators. Unique attachment method allows for either magnetic attachment, screw attachment, or via silicone rubber footing on rubber mats. The adapter is reusable.

Additional Adapter Information

• Material: Thermoset Epoxy Resin
• Screws: #10-24 × 5/8 inch (15.875 mm) flat Philips head for aluminum, captive mounting screws
• Ratings up to 500 RPM in beta test cases.
• Item Weight: 125 g (4.5 oz)

SmartDoc™ 2.0 Imaging System

• Imaging enclosure works with all common smartphones
• System includes blue light illumination base, orange viewing cover, and orange photo filter
• Ideal for common safe stains (SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, GelGreen™, etc.)
• Visible blue light will not damage DNA
• Gel viewing and gel access for DNA band cutting
• Optional amber viewing glasses, for band excising
• Imaging enclosure can also be used on existing transilluminators

Introducing the SmartDoc™ 2.0 (Item no. E5001-SDB). This complete system has been developed for safely viewing nucleic acids in agarose gels and for capturing quality digital images with a smartphone camera.  Blue light is used instead of UV, which is safer for lab personnel and will not damage DNA samples.

The SmartDoc Imaging Enclosure can also be purchased separately (item no. E5000-SD) without the blue light illumination base.  The enclosure by itself can be used on most existing UV transilluminators or blue light transilluminators for smart phone imaging.

The illumination base emits an intense blue light with a peak output of 460 nm for optimum excitation of nucleic acids stained with green fluorescent dyes (SYBR® Green, SmartGlow™, GelStar™, GelGreen™, etc). The orange cover fits on top of the illumination base and acts as a filter to absorb blue light, allowing visualization of the fluorescing samples. The cover can also be set at an angle for gel access and cutting out DNA bands for further study.

The SmartDoc™ imaging enclosure includes an orange photo filter for photography of the gels with a smartphone. An extending adapter can be inserted for full dimension imaging of gels up to 15 x 15 cm or removed for close-up pictures. The enclosure can also be used directly on any other existing UV or blue light transilluminator.  Additional filters are available for imaging gels on a UV transilluminator.  Please see our “Filter and User Guide” to show which filter is best for different imaging applications.

Optional SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses

Accuris™ SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses offer exceptional protection for researchers working with bright blue LED and UV light illuminators. The polycarbonate filter lenses are shatter proof, scratch resistant and block light in the UV (280 nm) to blue (490 nm) wavelengths. In addition, they are compliant with ANSI Z87.1.
 

These glasses are ideal for general protection when working with hazardous wavelengths and for precision DNA band cutting on a UV or blue light transilluminator. While blocking hazardous UV and blue light, the glasses allow clear visualization of DNA bands stained with Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow™, SYBR Green and other fluorescent dyes. 

*Always wear appropriate UV protection for eyes and exposed skin when working with UV light sources  

Specifications 
 

Spectrafuge 6C Centrifuge

The BINDER incubator of the BD series with gravity convection is the specialist in long-term and stable continuous operation. This incubator is specially designed for gentle incubation of organisms, as well as conditioning of heat-sensitive media or microbiological heating.
Features:

• Temperature range: ambient temperature plus 5°C to 100°C
• High temperature accuracy thanks to APT.line⢠technology
• Natural convection
• Controller with LCD display
• Electromechanical control of the exhaust air flap
• Inner door made of tempered safety glass
• 2 chrome-plated racks
• Units up to 115 L are stackable
• Class 3.1 integrated independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• Ergonomic handle design
• USB port for recording data
• Excellent temporal and spatial temperature accuracy and high energy efficiency

Series BD Specifications:

• Highly accurate results - guaranteed via monolithic weigh cell technology invented by Sartorius
• Fastest stabilization time in its class - using state-of-the-art weighing sensors
• High chemical resistance - ensured using parts made from hard-wearing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), stainless steel and glass

• Weighing | Dosing
• Counting
• Percentage weighing
• Mixing | Net total
• Components | Totalizing
• Animal weighing
• Calculation | Free factor
• Density determination
• Underfloor weighing feature for bigger samples
• Statistics
• Peak hold
• Check weighing
• Mass unit conversion

• Chemical resistant housing parts
• Glass parts of the draft shield are coated to reduce electrostatic influences
• Display foil (available as accessory)
• Dust cover for balances with draft shield

, Scale

SmartReader™ MultiMode Plate Reader

Hettich Rotofix 32A Centrifuges

Rugged and Indispensable

The ROTOFIX 32 A is a rugged, versatile centrifuge for routine laboratory tasks in doctors' practices and small hospitals. Equipped for several clinical chemistry applications including cytology. With a wide variety of accessories, the ROTOFIX 32 A is also used for the preparation of samples in industrial and research laboratories.
 

Benchmark™ BenchMasher™ 400 Paddle Blender

• Contamination free mixing/homogenizing of samples
• Touch screen control with variable mixing speed and temperature control
• Adjustable stroke length
• Built in UV light for chamber decontamination

The BenchMasher™ provides fast and effective mixing, ensuring consistent homogenization. It is ideal for preparation of samples were eliminating contamination is critical, such as pathogen and microbial detection in food and water filters. However, its use is not limited to those areas - the BenchMasher™ has applications anywhere larger solid samples need broken down or products such as powders and polymers need mixed.

Samples up to 400 mL are conveniently loaded in the sterile blender bags which are sealed upon closing the door. Mixing paddles rapidly strike the bags, producing thorough mixing and homogenization without ever directly contacting the sample. Programming is user friendly - mixing speed and cycle time are easily adjusted on the large, full color touch screen. Paddle position can be adjusted to ensure efficient processing of samples. For applications requiring thermal regulation (such as Trichinella testing in meat) the chamber can be heated and maintained at temperatures up to 65°C.

The door is removable for access to the chamber and stainless steel mixing paddles. Each paddle includes a convenient rubber cover that is easily removed or replaced. A UV light (254 nm) is built into the chamber and can be activated at any time to perform complete decontamination.

Specifications