Orion II - Highest Performance For Your Lab
The detector is operated in photon counting mode, which guarantees the lowest signal background for unsurpassed signal to noise ratio and the highest linearity. The plate adjustment mechanism automatically compensates for variations in microplate size. The built-in safety circuit protects the detector from potential damage resulting from accidental exposure to high levels of light. In addition, a warning is produced should a sample ever exceed measurement range.

Orion II - Your Full-service Luminometer
The Orion II is more than a basic luminometer. It makes assay preparation flawless. For assays that require shaking, three mixing modes are available: linear, orbital and cross shaking. Flexible speed and amplitude settings allow easy adaptation to any assay protocol.
Orion II offers two different types of sample incubation. Top and bottom microplate incubation ensures exceptional temperature stability in the sample chamber for temperature control up to 50°C. For applications that require up to 42°C incubation, the optional bottom heating function is recommended.

Intuitive Set-up
The Orion II utilizes plug and play installation for hassle free set up. According to user preferences, it can be connected to your PC via serial or USB port. The software will run on the latest Windows(r) version, as well as earlier versions. Once connected to the instrument, the configuration and instrument settings are transmitted to the PC software automatically.

Optimized Protocols Uncomplicated Operation and Fastest Throughput
The Orion II system has the capability to run samples and process measurements in the most time efficient manner. The proprietary Double Injection Design (DID) allows parallel processing of samples saving valuable assay time. DID has been applied to both 96-well and 384-well configurations.

Your Reading Preferences Are Accommodated
Every luminescence-grade microplate in today market is compatible with the Orion II: black or white, compact or microstrip, standard or low-volume microplates. Processing mode is chosen by user: Measure by column or row. Reading time for an individual well may be set from 0.1 s to 100 s. The samples may be read multiple times for hours and even days. According to individual preference, user may choose to read single, dual or multiple measurement points. In addition, kinetics measurement may be selected with time resolution as fast as 2 ms. Orion II is compatible with all luminescence-grade microplates. Standard configuration measures 96-well microplates in compact and microstrip format.

Unlimited Options for Reagent Addition
The combination of reagent addition options is virtually unlimited. Up to four automatic reagent injectors are available with injection volumes of 10 to 150 µl each. For increased throughput, simultaneous injection is possible. The optimized reagent holders accommodate any shape and any size bottle in a position that allows the complete use of valuable reagent. Orion II has considerably lower injection system volume than any other instrument. This leads to lower reagent consumption. The unique design of the bottle holders is just one of many features which make everyday operation easy.

Orion II Your Dependable Partner
High reliability, easy maintenance, and superior technical support ensure worry free use throughout the life of your luminometer. Replacement of injection system tubing does not require special training or tools.

More Than an Instrument - Lifetime Service and Support
Selling an instrument is only the beginning of a long-term relationship for us. Our experienced and customer-oriented technical team looks forward to helping you with any inquiry or request for
assistance. Regardless of where you are, Berthold Detection Systems offers worldwide support and service. Our goal is to ensure that the luminometer will function reliably through its entire life-span. In addition, Berthold Detection Systems offers a full-line of Validation Packages for onsite
self-diagnostics and performance control. TestPlate and IQ/OQ/PQ brochure are available. Ask for detailed specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Orion II Microplate Luminometer has been evaluated by the Research Department staff at Promega Corporation and has been certified for use with their Dual Luciferase "DLReady" (TM Promega Corp.) assay.