I need to buy a 96 well ELISA plate reader, could anyone recommend one in the price range under $3,000?

I just researched this topic. I didn't find any for that price, new. You can go to LabX or another such site for used equipment but beware used readers can have problems and software might no longer be available.

I am also in an immediate need of a used ELISA reader. These readers life time if many years if they are maintained well. If anyone or any company has one, please reply to give me your info. Again, I n eed it ASAP.

I like biorad ELISA plate readers ;-)

Try MTX lab systems http://www.mtxlsi.com/ They sell used plate readers, some for less than 3K. And unlike some other surplus equipment sites, they guarantee their products.

you can ask about Perlong Medical Equipment co by emailing to the following address:
pt13@perlong.com.cn

You can try Molecular Devices too

http://www.moleculardevices.com/pages/instruments/readers_main.html

You cab at least learn about all th emodels there and then look for a used one

HELLO FRIENDS

I HAVE A ELISA PLATE READER, I GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE,
THATS MESSAGE (FILTER MOTOR CHECK) WHAT SHALL I DO,
NEED HELP

REGARDS

Most microplate readers have a troubleshooting section in their user's manual. You should look up your error message there. It should tell you if can fix it yourself and how you can do it. If you need to call a rep it should tell you too.

If you state your make and model of machine here then someone may be able to help you more.

We have acquired an old fmax plate reader and have successfully loaded the platereader's software into our PC. However, we are unable to get the PC to recognize [communicate with] the plate reader.

Does anyone have an fmax manual? Only excerpts are available from the manufacturer.

Alternatively, is there a reader who uses the fmax plate reader and can give us his/her suggestions?

Thanks for your help!

Does this use a serial port, and does your pc have a serial port on the motherboard, PCI card or do you use a USB-Serial convertor?
Also, the Molecular Devices Softmax series software requires a security key/network license if I remember right. You should contact your reseller about that.

Also, keep in mind Molecular Devices policy:
SoftMax Pro Updates and Upgrades

To check for SoftMax Pro updates and upgrade offers, follow these steps:

1. Log-in to the web site. If you have never registered on the MDC web site, you must do that first.
2. Go to Registered Products & Software Upgrades.
3. If your copy of SoftMax Pro is not listed, press the Register New Products button to register your copy. Enter any Promo Code that you may have received in a letter in your SoftMax Pro package.
4. Back on the Registered Products page, click on the SoftMax Pro link to check for software updates, or SoftMax Pro 5 upgrade offers or downloads.

Note: Software obtained from unauthorized resellers is considered in violation of the MDC software license agreement which states that SoftMax Pro and SoftMax Pro GxP are non-transferable.

Any luck with the fmax, I just got a unit and having troubles getting software etc... do you have a manual?