Tecan Sunrise

Sunrise™ Absorbance Reader
The tailor-made microplate reader suitable for diagnostic,
pharmaceutical as well as research laboratories

Looking for results that are fast and of high quality
Look no further – the Sunrise Absorbance Reader has it all

Convenient onboard operation. USB stick for data storage. 4 filter, 6 filter or free wavelength selection filter.

The versatile Sunrise microplate absorbance formance with swift measurement times.
reader, gives you all the features you need for Twelve fibers simultaneously guide the beam
many different applications for diagnostic, phar- through the row of wells with the reference chan-
maceutical as well as for research laboratories. nel monitoring and regulating the light intensity
The NEW generation Sunrise Touchscreen Color for optimal results over the entire range of optical
adds a new dimension to user-friendliness and densities. With measurement cycles as fast as 5
computer-independent data processing. seconds, this feature makes the Sunrise ideal for
detecting rapid kinetic assays. Before any measu-
Full modularity rements are taken, a comprehensive self-check
system makes sure that all components are fully
The excellent optical performance and proven functional.
quality of the Sunrise absorbance reader ensures
results that are fast and of high quality. The Convenient on-board operation
modular design of the reader lets you customize with the NEW Touchscreen Color
its configuration to meet your requirements • Take advantage of the comfortable and
without having to buy any extras. Select between
the 4-filter, 6-filter or the free wavelength selec- compact on-board PC
tion filter slide, which ever is most appropriate for
your special applications. Additional options can • benefit from the clear data overview on the
be added to the basic instrument such as the
Touchscreen Color, precise temperature control and large color display
a bar code scanner *.
• Have full data reduction for all assays on-board
Comprehensive data reduction • Select the language of your choice

The powerful and versatile Magellan™ reader soft- The new Touchscreen Color gives you the freedom
ware, gives you complete control over the instru- to operate the Sunrise reader without a PC while
ment and data reduction processes while making giving you full instrument control and complete
sure all relevant information is available at a glance. data reduction. What’s more, you can choose the
Magellan can be used under regulated environ- language in which you wish to communicate
ments, supporting the FDA regulation 21 CFR part with Sunrise. The Windows CE™-based on-board
11 (Magellan Tracker software package), as well software Magellan.CE supports numerous applica-
as the IVD Directive 98/79/EC of the European tions. A wizard guide lets you streamline the work-
Union (Magellan Clinical software package). flow step by step regardless of assays and calcu-
lation modes. The convenient USB stick within
Getting to the heart of the matter the Touchscreen lets you transfer data to your PC
at any time if you decide to work on a PC after
The heart of the Sunrise reader is a 12-channel all. Full compatibility of on-board data with the
optical module combining high-end optical per- Magellan PC software is assured.

Sunrise Remote Control. Temperature control option. Quality control with QC Pac2.

Free wavelength scanning control and fast kinetic repeat-time make the
between 400 and 700 nm Sunrise ideal for kinetic studies.
• Enjoy high flexibility
• Perform wavelength scans Ensure that all equipment is in
• Choose from 301 wavelengths good condition

The tunable wavelength option consists of a special Instrument qualification has become a major
gradient filter that lets you select any wavelength issue with most laboratories and therefore
from 400 to 700 nm in 1-nm steps. The special is of growing importance. The QC-Pac will
gradient filter is made of high-quality optical check the performance of your Sunrise reader.
material, ensuring excellent transmission charac- The qualification results can be stored in the
teristics. Sunrise IQOQ documentation package to ensure
traceability over the whole life cycle of the in-
This feature together with Magellan software strument. Furthermore the easy applicable
gives you the capability of wavelength scanning process control tool “plate to plate QC” allows
with high flexibility for a wide range of applica- to track and store quality values and calibration
tions. curve data to be continuously available.

Temperature control up to 42° C Sunrise for clinical laboratories
• Good temperature control
• Homogenous across-the-plate temperature Sunrise offers extended functionality for nume-
• Capacity to handle rapid kinetic assays rous enzyme immunoassays and is designed
to meet the quality requirements of the IVD
The Sunrise has an advanced temperature control Directive 98/79/EC of the European Union for
unit which distributes temperature evenly and in-vitro diagnostic products.
over the entire microplate. A sophisticated series
of tubes regulates and distributes the airflow The Sunrise reader has been
below the microplate according to the position of designed for automation
the well. The Peltier based temperature control
element can even cool down the airflow to main- If you need to expand your laboratory facilities
tain room temperature in the wells. An additional you can integrate Sunrise into automated robotic
heating element above the plate keeps evapora- liquid handling systems such as the Freedom EVO™
tion to an absolute minimum. The components and Freedom EVOlyzer®.
are embedded in precision molded foam polymer
to protect against mechanical stress and to ensu-
re stable temperatures. The advanced temperature

Specifications

Sunrise general specifications 12 measurement channels, 1 reference channel
Optical system
Filters up to 6
Wavelength range
Bandwidth @ 50% transmission 340 to 750 nm
Measurement range
Measurement time 10 +/– 2 nm

Accuracy 340 to 399 nm: 0 to 3.0 OD, 400 to 750 nm: 0 to 4.0 OD

Linearity Single wavelength 6 seconds

Precision Dual wavelength 8 seconds

Resolution Kinetic repeat time: 5 seconds
Interface
Shaking 0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm better than +/– (1% + 0.010 OD)
Physical data
2.0 to 3.0 OD/492 nm better than +/– (1.5% + 0.010 OD)

340 to 399 nm 0.0 to 2.0 OD better than +/– 2%

400 to 750 nm 0.0 to 2.0 OD better than +/– 1%

2.0 to 3.0 OD better than +/– 1.5%

0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm better than +/– (0.5% + 0.005 OD)

2.0 to 3.0 OD/492 nm better than +/– (1.0% + 0.005 OD)

0.001 OD

RS 232 C (remote control) /parallel, USB (printer interface only with optional Touchscreen)

Linear shaking in 4 different modes

Width 28.5 cm

Depth 34.0 cm

Height 14.5 cm (21.0 cm incl. optional Touchscreen)

Weight 6.2 kg (8.6 kg incl. all options)

Specification tunable wavelength option

Wavelength range 400 to 700 nm using gradient filter /340 to 750 nm using standard filter

Accuracy 0.0 to 2.0 OD /492 nm better than +/– (1.5% + 0.010 OD)

Linearity 0.0 to 2.5 OD /492 nm better than +/– 2%

Precision 0.0 to 2.5 OD /492 nm better than +/– (1% + 0.005 OD)

Specification temperature control

Temp. range RT to 42 °C (resolution 0.1 °C)

Temp. accuracy typical +/-0.2°C

Specifications of Touchscreen Color on-board operation

Operating system Windows CE™

Software Magellan.CE

Storage capacity = 32 MB (USB stick)

Size 7.5" diagonal

Resolution VGA (640 x 480 pixel)

*S unrise is a Class II Laser Product when equipped 392 347 V4.2, 01-2013, 30083308
with the Option Integrated Barcode Reader.

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might have occurred. Tecan Group Ltd. cannot, therefore, make any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of
the information provided in this publication. Changes in this publication can be made at any time without notice. All mentioned trademarks are protected by
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Tecan, Freedom EVO and Freedom EVOlyzer are registered trademarks and Sunrise, Magellan and QC-Pac are trademarks of Tecan Group
Ltd. Männedorf, Switzerland.
Windows CE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Redmont, USA.
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Sunrise™ 

ABSORBANCE MICROPLATE READER

The reliable solution for ELISAs
and kinetic assays

Highlights include: The Sunrise is Tecan’s reliable absorbance
microplate reader for 96-well plates.
ELISA, kinetics and agglutination readings
Temperature control option for enzyme kinetics It provides high speed and versatility, with options such as
Tunable wavelength option for high flexibility temperature control and free wavelength selection for numerous
Advanced 12-channel optics for fast results photometric applications in diagnostics and research laboratories.
3-year warranty as commitment to quality
Microplate shaking capability With a large number of instruments installed worldwide, it is well
Ready for robotic integration known for its reliability and performance.
Powered by Magellan™ data analysis software
Advanced curve-fitting and QC functions The Sunrise reader is ready for integration into Tecan liquid
Supports data export to LIS handling platforms, such as the Freedom EVOlyzer®, Freedom EVO®
IQ/OQ procedure available and Fluent®.
Designed to meet IVDD 98/79/EC* and
2011/65/EU RoHS
Prepared to meet FDA 21 CFR part 11*

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Temperature control up to 42 °C for kinetic studies
The Sunrise has an advanced temperature control option, consisting of:
· a Peltier-based temperature control element for heating the plate from the bottom,

distributing the airflow to each well via an array of metal tubes.
· an additional top heating element located above the plate, to minimize evaporation

and provide a good temperature distribution across the plate.
This sophisticated top- and bottom-heating system makes the Sunrise ideal for
kinetic studies.

301 wavelengths on-board for full flexibility
The tunable wavelength option includes a special gradient filter, providing free
wavelengths selection from 400 to 700 nm in increments of 1 nm.
· Enjoy the full application flexibility for typical ELISAs, with 301 wavelengths

on a single gradient filter slide.
· This option also allows spectral scanning of a sample in the visible range

of the spectrum to help identify a suitable measurement wavelength.

Advanced optics for fast measurements
The Sunrise reader uses advanced optics with individual measurement channels
to read 12 wells in parallel. It can therefore process an entire 96-well plate in less
than six seconds. Additionally, the Sunrise uses a reference channel for optimizing
light intensity.

At instrument start-up, a self-check of major components is performed, making
sure that the instrument is functional. In addition, the lamp is automatically
switched off when not in use, to prolong the lifetime of the lamp.

Powered by Magellan data analysis software
Magellan software supports qualitative and quantitative data analysis for ELISAs
and enzyme kinetics. It provides data exchange with Laboratory Information
Systems (LIS) in ASCII & ASTM formats and is available in nine languages.
Magellan tutorials and example files help you getting started easily.

Prepared for your regulatory needs 21 CFR Part 11*
Together with the optional Magellan Tracker software the Sunrise reader is IQ/OQ*
designed to meet the IVD-directive 98/79/EC, as well as prepared to meet the
FDA-regulation 21 CFR part 11. Additionally the Sunrise reader is designed to
meet the European directive 2011/65/EU RoHS for the reduction of hazardous
substances, as well as China RoHS.

QC-Pac™ 2 quality control tool for IQ/OQ
The QC-Pac 2 is a quality control tool offering a fast and easy way of checking
the proper functionality of the Sunrise reader. It provides a system check
appropriate for both installation qualification (IQ) and operational qualification
(OQ), which is essential to ensure reliable, valid measurement data and reader
functionality over time.

Specifications

Sunrise general specifications

Optical system 12 measurement channels, 1 reference channel

Filters Up to 6

Wavelength range 340 to 750 nm

Bandwidth @ 50 % transmission 10 +/– 2 nm

Measurement range 340 to 399 nm 0 to 3.0 OD

400 to 750 nm 0 to 4.0 OD

Measurement time Single wavelength 6 seconds

Dual wavelength 8 seconds

Kinetic repeat time 5 seconds

Accuracy 0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm < (1.0 % + 0.010 OD)**

2.0 to 3.0 OD/492 nm < (1.5 % + 0.010 OD)**

Linearity 340 to 399 nm 0.0 to 2.0 OD: <2 %, R2 >= 0.999

400 to 750 nm 0.0 to 2.0 OD: <1 %, R2 >= 0.999

2.0 to 3.0 OD: <1.5 %, R2 >= 0.999

Precision 0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm < (0.5 % + 0.005 OD)**

2.0 to 3.0 OD/492 nm < (1.0 % + 0.005 OD)**

Resolution 0.001 OD

Interface RS-232C (remote control)/parallel

Shaking Linear shaking in 4 different modes

Physical data Width 28.5 cm

Depth 34.0 cm

Height 14.5 cm

Weight 6.2 kg (8.6 kg incl. all options)

Specification tunable wavelength option

Wavelength range 400 to 700 nm using gradient filter/340 to 750 nm using standard filter

Accuracy 0.0 to 2.0 OD/492 nm < (1.5 % + 0.010 OD)**

Linearity 0.0 to 2.5 OD/492 nm <2 %, R2 >= 0.999

Precision 0.0 to 2.5 OD/492 nm < (1 % + 0.005 OD)**

Specification temperature control option

Temp. range RT to 42 °C (resolution 0.1 °C)

Temp. accuracy Typical +/-0.2 °C (max. +/-0.5 °C )

* Together with Magellan Tracker software Sunrise is a Class II
**Better than x % of measurement value plus corresponding OD value. Laser Product when
Note: All deviations from the measurement value are meant in positive and negative directions.
equipped with the
Integrated Barcode

Reader Option.

Australia +61 3 9647 4100 Austria +43 62 46 89 33 Belgium +32 15 42 13 19 China +86 21 220 63 206 Denmark +45 70 23 44 50 France +33 4 72 76 04 80
Germany +49 79 51 94 170 Italy +39 02 92 44 790 Japan +81 44 556 73 11 Netherlands +31 18 34 48 17 4 Singapore +65 644 41 886 Spain +34 93 490 01 74
Sweden +46 8 750 39 40 Switzerland +41 44 922 89 22 UK +44 118 9300 300 USA +1 919 361 5200 Other countries +43 62 46 89 33

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might have occurred. Tecan Group Ltd. cannot, therefore, make any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of the information provided in this publication. Changes in this publication can be made at any time without notice. All mentioned trademarks are protected
by law. In general, the trademarks and designs referenced herein are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of Tecan Group Ltd., Männedorf, Switzerland. A
complete list may be found at http://www.tecan.com/trademarks. Product names and company names that are not contained in the list but are noted herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For technical details and detailed procedures of the specifications provided in this document please
contact your Tecan representative.

Tecan is in major countries a registered trademark of Tecan Group Ltd., Männedorf, Switzerland.
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