FAQ

No. The Absorbance 96 is a filter-based reader offering 4 discrete wavelengths in the range of 400 nm to 1000 nm.

You cannot exchange the filters yourself. If you request a filter swap, you can contact us via our contact form for further information on the process. Please be aware that service charges apply.

No, you cannot. The Absorbance 96 comes with four fixed filters. If you need to exchange a filter, contact us via our contact form.

Yes. You are free to choose a wavelength combination in the range of 400-1000 nm which best suits your assays. Simply fill out the Get a Quote form and we will contact you. After that, you can talk to us about your desired wavelengths.

No, the customization itself comes at no extra cost. It may, however, increase the delivery time. If you need detailed information, just contact us at team@byonoy.com.

No. You must simply unbox the device, install the software, and the reader is ready to go within a few minutes.

You can insert the plate manually, i.e., by hand, into the reader. There is no sliding/automatic tray system.

No.

The Absorbance 96 is designed to read 96-well microplates. All plates adhering to the ANSI standards should work with the device.

Best results are obtained using flat-bottom plates. Our internal tests with U-bottom plates show the same performance with clear samples as compared to flat-bottom plates and can be recommend. If you plan to use V-bottom plates, you need to validate the performance of the reader-plate combination prior usage.

Yes. One of the main advantages of the Absorbance 96 is its robustness. In combination with its small size, these features make the Absorbance 96 highly portable.

Yes. The Absorbance 96 can be disinfected using a cloth moistened with 70 % Ethanol solution.

No. The Absorbance 96 is designed for absorbance (OD) measurements and is not suited to read luminescence or fluorescence. But let’s see what the future brings – if you want to stay in contact and be one of the first to hear about upcoming products and innovations, subscribe to our newsletter.

No. However, it’s compact design makes it possible to just put it on a shaker if needed.

No.

Yes, you can place the Absorbance 96 into an incubator. Since only one USB cable is used for power and data transfer, most incubators are suited for this purpose. Please ensure you adhere to the specifications for humidity and temperature.

Yes, this is possible and encouraged! Thanks to its small size, the Absorbance 96 fits into space-restricted enclosures easily and offers multiple wavelengths to enable a range of assays to be performed. Many of our customers use the device in this fashion.

Under laboratory condition, only minimal dust exposure is expected to enter the slot, which will be factored out during the initialization procedure. Beyond that, the Absorbance 96 has an internal dust detection, which will warn you if too much dust is detected, thereby preventing any false results. If needed, you have the option to open the reader for a cleaning procedure.

Byonoy’s patent-pending ambient light canceling technology and advanced data processing enable the cancelation of the ambient light during the read out.

The Absorbance 96 is being used by laboratory professionals across the world. Comparison data can be provided. If needed, just contact us at team@byonoy.com.

No, the Absorbance 96 is a robust, solid-state microplate reader, meaning it has no scanning mechanism. All wells are therefore read simultaneously without the need to move the plate during the readout. This technology offers you a very fast readout in under 5 seconds and prevents spillage.

No. The Absorbance One is a filter-based, single beam, single-wavelength UV/Vis spectrophotometer. It does not have a monochromator. Each device has a single channel and can offer one specific wavelength, tailored to your application. Examples would be 600 nm for OD600 or 562 nm for BCA. If you need more than one wavelength, our concept of compact size and affordable price makes it possible to buy more than one perfectly tailored instrument for your specific applications.

Filters for the Absorbance One are not exchangeable. You have to decide on the filter you need prior to purchasing the instrument. If you need more than one filter, our concept of compact size and affordable price makes it possible to buy multiple instruments for your specific applications. 

No, you cannot. The Absorbance One comes with a single, fixed filter. However, the affordable price and the small size of it make it possible to buy different instruments for different applications.

Yes. You are free to choose any wavelength between 280 - 1000 nm.

Yes. The UV wavelengths, such as 280 or 340 nm, cost slightly more than those in the visible spectrum. Contact us for more information via our contact form or just get a quote.

No. You must simply unbox the device, install the software, and the reader is ready to go within a few minutes.

Yes. All standard cuvettes can be used with the Absorbance One, including 1cm cuvettes, semi-micro, and micro cuvettes.

Yes. Pay attention to the arrow shown on top of the instrument.

No. The Absorbance One is a highly precise laboratory instrument designed to meet the high standards of a laboratory environment. However, due to its small size and smartphone connectivity, it can also be used in mobile labs.

No, the Absorbance One is maintenance free.

Yes. The Absorbance One can be disinfected using a cloth moistened with 70 % Ethanol solution.

Yes. The Absorbance One features an auto cuvette detection, auto-initialization, and auto-measurement feature. As soon as the device detects a cuvette in the beam path, the measurement takes place in a fraction of a second.

No. The Absorbance One is designed for absorbance (OD) measurements and is not suited to read luminescence or fluorescence. But let’s see what the future brings – if you want to stay in contact and be one of the first to hear about upcoming products and innovations, subscribe to our newsletter.

No.

Yes, this is possible and encouraged! Thanks to its small size, the Absorbance One fits into space-restricted enclosures easily.

Under laboratory condition, only minimal dust exposure is expected to enter the slot, which will be factored out during the initialization procedure. Beyond that, the Absorbance One has an internal dust detection, which will warn you if too much dust is detected, thereby preventing any false results. If needed, simply follow the cleaning procedure detailed in the manual.

Byonoy’s patent-pending ambient light canceling technology and advanced data processing enable the cancelation of the ambient light during the readout. That means, that no ambient light can disturb your readout!

The Absorbance One has been validated by Byonoy internally and has also been rigorously tested by external partners. Comparison data can be provided. If needed, just contact us at team@byonoy.com. 

You can pay by wire transfer (ACH/ABA) or credit card.

We ship to all locations served by UPS worldwide shipping. We also have an expansive distributor network which offers on-site services in many countries.

We're happy to offer free door-to-door shipping to your location, wherever that may be.

Although our products are maintenance-free, we do offer additional services to our customers in the form of our Customer Care Packages and extended warranty. For more information, please contact us at team@byonoy.com or via our Contact Form.

We offer you a 24 months warranty period, starting from the date of delivery.

In the unlikely event that you encounter an issue with your device, you can contact our support team at service@byonoy.com or via the Contact Form on our website. We will respond within 48 hours.