Introducing the alto™ microplate reader
Cerillo's next-generation microplate reader accommodates endpoint and kinetic optical density measurements with unparalleled flexibility. Ideal for ELISA and high-throughput microbial growth curve applications.
this powerful optical system provides flexible calibration modes, accommodating a wide array of experiments including ELISA and microbial growth curves with diverse starting points.
Alto seamlessly transitions between endpoint measurements, offering snapshots of reaction states and kinetic growth curve measurements, facilitating dynamic experiment tracking over time. With flexible calibration modes, alto is an ideal plate reader for a wide range of experimental conditions and enables high throughput experimentation.
Whether you work for an academic institution, a fast-paced biotechnology organization, or a large pharmaceutical company, the alto research platform can help you make your first or your next breakthrough discovery.
versatile
offers flexible measurement modes for a wide-range of experiments
small
perfect size for measurement collection in small spaces like shared modular benchtops, incubators and anaerobic chambers
portable
uniquely simple, standalone interface and on-board data storage allow it to be placed anywhere, with or without a computer
rugged
can operate in restrictive environments that are typically too harsh for other microplate readers
Labrador companion software allows you to retrieve, analyze and communicate results with ease
Livestream your experiments
When alto is paired with our canopy wireless accessory, we can provide convenient and real-time data acquisition, monitoring and control.
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continuously monitor measurements from small spaces and restrictive environments
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specifications
Detection Method: For measurements of optical density
Detection Modes: Kinetic, End Point
Microplate Types: 6, 12, and 96-well plates, as well as the Cerillo Co-Culture Duet plate
Wavelength: 450nm, 600nm
Dimensions
Width: 15.0cm
Depth: 13.3cm
Height: 7.2cm
Weight
800g
- Small footprint and stackable
- No moving parts; minimal maintenance
- Functional in a broad range of environments
Ambient Atmospheric Tolerance
Temperature: 0°–50°C
Humidity: 0–95%
O2 concentration: 0-21%
CO2 concentration: 0-25%
Wavelength
Single Wavelength: 600nm, 450nm
Light Source
Monochromatic LEDs
Resolution
0.001OD
Detection Range
0.000 – 2.500OD
Linearity
< ±1% (0.000 – 2.000OD)
Accuracy
< ±1% and ±0.02 OD (0.000 – 2.000 OD)
Repeatability
< ±0.25% and ±0.005OD (0.000 – 2.000 OD)
Data Storage
microSD up to 32GB (16GB card provided)
Operating system macOS: Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura
Windows: 10, 11
Measurement mode: Kinetic, Endpoint
Evaluation methods Quantitative, Qualitative
Regression methods Point-to-Point, Linear, Four Parameter
Logistic (4PL), Five Parameter Logistic (5PL)
Export formats PDF, CSV
dimensions
113.2 X 66.1 X 47.8mm (LWH)
weight
0.17kg
power supply
power = 3A, voltage = 5.1V
input
USB-C USB-C 5.1 V DC, 3A
wired communication
USB 2.0
wireless communication range
15m
operating system
macOS: Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura
Windows: 10, 11
data export format
CSV
how to buy
You can purchase alto standard and/or the premium wireless directly from cerillo below.
> cerilloOr you can purchase alto standard from any of our partners.
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premium wireless platform
$6,450
Includes
1 kinetic endpoint microplate reader
1 year subscription for labrador premium software
connect up to 5 users & 5 microplate readers
support for canopy wireless accessory
Features
real-time data visualization
canopy wireless data transmission Control of Cerillo’s microplate reader
support for canopy wireless accessory
real-time monitoring of readings within 15 meters of Cerillo device
customized platform
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