Thermo Fisher, VLBL0TGD0, Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader

Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, Time-resolved Fluorescence, Top and Bottom, None Designed for bioscience researchers with a wide variety of needs, the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader comes equipped with a flexible range of measurement technologies including Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen, and Time-Resolved Fluorescence. The instrument simplifies measurement setup with the automatic dynamic range selection, and its smart safety controls ease workflow and help avoid experimental errors. Varioskan LUX raises the bar for reliability and ease, with technology that works in researchers' best interest. The Varioskan LUX multimode reader has received HTRF™ certification from Cisbio Bioassays and DLReady™ validation from Promega Corporation. Accuracy (Photometric): 0.003 Abs or ±2% at 200 to 399 nm (0 to 2 Abs), 0.003 Abs or ±1%, at 400 to 1000 nm (0 to 3 Abs)
CO2 Concentration Range: 0.1 to 15%
Compatibility: Automation
Depth (English): 23 in.
Depth (Metric): 58 cm
Dimensions (L x W x H): 58 x 53 x 51 cm (23 x 21 x 20 in.)
Dynamic Range: Fluorescence intensity: top reading > 6 decades; Luminescence: > 7 decades; Time-resolved fluorescence: > 6 decade
Emission Filters: Available for purchase
Excitation Filters: Fixed filter (TRF excitation wavelength 334 nm)
Height (English): 20 in.
Height (Metric): 51 cm
Includes: SkanIt PC Software, Research Edition
Linearity: 96-well plate: 0 to 4 Abs, ±2% at 450 nm, 384-well plate: 0 to 3 Abs ±2% at 450 nm
Measurement Speed: 15 s for 96-well Plate, 45 s for 384-well Plate, 135 s for 1536-Well Plate (Minimum Times)
Measurement Type: Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
No. of Dispensers: None
O2 Concentration Range: 1 to 21%
Precision: SD <0.001 Abs or CV <0.5%, at 450 nm (0 to 3 Abs)
Sensitivity: Fluorescence intensity (top reading): < 0.4 fmol fluorescein/well (black 384-well plate), Luminescence: < 7 amol ATP/well (white 384-well plate), Time-resolved fluorescence: < 1 amol/well (white low volume 384 well plate)
Software Language Versions: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japansese, Chinese
Spectral Scanning Speed: < 2.2 s/Well 400 to 500 nm, 1 Flash, 2 nm Step
Wavelength Range: Absorbance: 200-1000 nm; Fluorescence intensity: Excitation: 200-822 nm, Emission: 270-840 nm; TRF: Excitation 334 nm, Emission 400-700 nm; Luminescence: 360-670 nm
Weight (English): 125 lb
Weight (Metric): 57 kg
Width (English): 21 in.
Width (Metric): 53 cm
Detector Type: Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)
Incubator Temperature: Ambient +4° to 45°C
Interface: PC Software (Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software)
Light Source: Xenon Flash Lamp
Measurement Technology: Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, Time-resolved Fluorescence
Plate Type: 6 to 1536-well Plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well Plates), μDrop Plates
Product Line: Varioskan
Reading Options: Top and Bottom
Read-out Range: 0 to 6 Abs
Shaking: Orbital
Software Type: SkanIt Software
Wavelength Selection: Double Monochromator (Absorbance and Spectral Scanning), Double Excitation and Emission Monochromator (Fluorescence Intensity), Filters (Time-Resolved Fluorescence)
Unit Size: Each