Molecular Devices SpectraMax M5

This used Molecular Devices SpectraMax M5 is a multi mode microplate reader capable of absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and fluorescence polarization measurements. It is widely recognized in the research community for its flexibility across a broad range of assay types, from ELISA to reporter gene assays. The unit offered here has been tested for proper lamp function, detector performance, and plate handling accuracy. Laboratories value the SpectraMax M5 for its SoftMax Pro software integration, which streamlines data acquisition and analysis across multiple detection modes. This versatility reduces the need for multiple dedicated instruments, saving valuable bench space in busy research and diagnostic environments. The reader accommodates standard 6 to 384 well plates and supports both endpoint and kinetic reads. This pre owned unit represents a cost effective way to bring multi mode detection capability into a lab without the investment of a new system. It suits academic research groups, pharmaceutical screening labs, and core facilities that need dependable performance across a wide variety of assay protocols.