Epoch™ 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer offers excellent

performance for UV-Vis measurements in 6- to 384-well microplates,

cuvettes and in micro-volume samples with the available Take3™
Micro-Volume Plate. The optional touchscreen interface makes it
easy to choose from pre-defined protocols or to define custom
programs. End point, kinetic, spectral scanning and well area
scanning modes, plus incubation and shaking enable wide-ranging
applications.

Use the Take3 Micro-Volume Plate with Epoch 2 for direct nucleic
acid and protein quantification in multiple 2 µL samples.

Features:
• Filter-free UV-Vis wavelength selection from 200 – 999 nm for
an extensive range of applications, from nucleic acid and
protein quantification to ELISA and microbial growth assays

• End point, kinetic and spectral scanning modes enable a

variety of workflows

• Compatible with 6- to 384-well plates and cuvettes for assay

versatility

• Micro-volume (2 µL) measurements with the Take3 Plate allow

dilution-free nucleic acid quantification

• 4-Zone™ incubation to 65 °C and Condensation Control™

facilitate temperature-sensitive assays

• Available touchscreen interface with convenient predefined

common protocols enables standalone use; no computer
required

• Advanced shaking profiles including linear, orbital and double

orbital enable gentle or vigorous mixing

• Optional cuvette port for easy 1 cm measurements

• Compatible with Agilent BenchCel™ Microplate Handler,

BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator, and BioStack™ Microplate
Stacker for workflow automation

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 Technical Details:

General
Detection mode: Absorbance
Read methods: End point, kinetic, spectral scanning (onboard software)
End point, kinetic, area scanning, absorbance spectral
scanning (under Gen5 control)
Microplate types: 6- to 384-well microplates
Other labware supported: Take3 Micro-Volume Plates
Standard cuvettes
Temperature control: to 65 °C
Shaking: Linear, orbital, double-orbital
Software: Gen5 Software included
Onboard software (touchscreen configurations)
Epoch™ 2 with BioStack™ Microplate Stacker. Automation: BioStack and 3rd party automation compatible
BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator compatible
Agilent BenchCel Microplate Handler compatible

Applications: Absorbance
• Nucleic acid and protein direct quantification
Light source: Xenon flash lamp
• Micro-volume assays with Take3™ plates
Detector: Photodiode
• Microbial growth assays
• Cytotoxicity assay Wavelength selection: Monochromator
• Cell proliferation assay Wavelength range: 200 nm to 999 nm, in 1 nm increments
• End point or kinetic ELISA Monochromator:
• Spectral scanning Bandwidth 2.9 nm
Wavelength accuracy ±2 nm
Wavelength precision ±2 nm (standard deviation)
Configurations: Dynamic range 0 to 4.0 OD
Resolution: 0.001 OD (onboard software)
Part Number Description 0.0001 OD (under Gen5 control)
EPOCH2NS 200-999 nm, incubation to 65 °C, linear, orbital and double orbital Pathlength correction: Yes (under Gen5 Control)
shaking. Optical Density:
EPOCH2NSC 200-999 nm, incubation to 65 °C, linear, orbital and double orbital Accuracy <1% at 2.0 OD
shaking, plus cuvette port. <3% at 2.5 OD
Linearity <1% from 0 to 2.5 OD
EPOCH2TS 200-999 nm, incubation to 65 °C, linear, orbital and double orbital
Repeatability <0.5% at 2.0 OD
shaking, touchscreen and onboard software.
Stray light: 0.03% at 230 nm
EPOCH2TSC 200-999 nm, incubation to 65 °C, linear, orbital and double orbital Reading speed (kinetic*): 96 wells: 8 seconds
shaking, plus cuvette port, touchscreen and onboard software.
384 wells: 14 seconds
(*under Gen5 control)

Optional Accessories: Physical Characteristics

• Take3 Micro-Volume Plates
Connectivity: (1) USB 2.0 ports for computer control
• Gen5™ Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
(2) USB 2.0 ports for printer connection and USB thumb
• Product Qualification Package
• Absorbance Test Plate drive (touchscreen configurations only)
• BioStack Microplate Stacker Dimensions: Touch screen models:
• BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator 12.5” H x 12.75” W x 15.5” D (31.8 x 32.4 x 39.4 cm)
• Qualitative Assay Apps: Bradford, Lowry and BCA protein assays Non-touch screen models approximately
• Agilent BenchCel™ Microplate Handler 8.5” H x 12.75” W x 15.5” D (21.6 x 31.8 x 39.4 cm)
Weight: 25 lbs (11.34 kg)
Power: External 24 VDC power supply compatible with 100-240
volts AC at 50-60Hz.
60 W max.

Regulatory
CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. IVD configurations are available.

Epoch™ 2 with optional cuvette port.

Technical details are subject to change.

BioTek Instruments, Inc.

Highland Park, P.O. Box 998
Winooski, Vermont 05404-0998, USA
Phone: 802-655-4040 • Toll-Free: 888-451-5171
Outside the USA: 802-655-4740
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