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Reading Accuracy
Absorbance Range
Sensitivity
Measurement Speed
Dynamic Range
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Wavelength Selection
Measurement Technology
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
Optical System
Light Source
Excitation and Emission Filters
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Plate Shaking
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
Reagent Injector System
Plate Reader Mode
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Data Analysis
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Software
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Maintenance and Durability
Operating Conditions
Power and Cooling
Dimensions and Footprint
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Documentation and Support
Compatibility and Connectivity
Configuration and Options
Licensing and Certification
Cost and Operational Expenses
Thermo Fisher Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Catalog no-VL0L0TD0
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Reading Accuracy
0.003 Abs or ±2% (200–399 nm), 0.003 Abs or ±1% (400–1000 nm)
Absorbance Range
0–6 Abs (read-out), 200–1000 nm (wavelength)
Sensitivity
FI: <0.4 fmol; TRF: <1 amol; Lum: <7 amol
Measurement Speed
15s (96-well), 45s (384-well), 135s (1536-well); Scanning: <2.2s/well (400–500 nm)
Dynamic Range
FI & TRF: >6 decades; Lum: >7 decades; Auto range selection
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 200–1000 nm; FI Ex: 200–822 nm, Em: 270–840 nm; TRF: Ex 334 nm, Em 400–700 nm; Lum: 360–670 nm
Wavelength Selection
Double monochromators (Abs, FI); Filters (TRF); Filter & monochromator optics
Measurement Technology
Absorbance, FI, Luminescence, TRF, AlphaLISA
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
PMT (Photomultiplier Tube)
Optical System
Filter & monochromator optics
Light Source
Xenon Flash Lamp
Excitation and Emission Filters
Filters used for TRF; Emission filters purchasable
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–1536 well (general); 6–384 well (Absorbance); μDrop compatible
Reagent Injector System
0, 1, or 2 dispensers (depending on config); Optional simultaneous dispense + read
Plate Reader Mode
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Continuous save to DB; prevents data loss
Data Analysis
SkanIt SW: real-time display, calc tools (avg, SD, curve, etc.); export to XLSX, PDF, etc.
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Auto calibration, diagnostics, dynamic range; Automation compatible
Software
SkanIt (PC); License-free; Includes Research Edition; 21 CFR Part 11 Drug Discovery Edition available
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Intuitive SW; Auto functions; Virtual pipetting; Safety controls
Maintenance and Durability
Auto calibration, self-diagnostics
Operating Conditions
Incubator: Ambient +4°C to 45°C; Optional gas control module
Power and Cooling
Not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
58×53×51 cm; 23×21×20 in.; 57 kg / 125 lb
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX
Documentation and Support
Docs, certificates, sales contact available
Compatibility and Connectivity
PC Software interface; Automation compatible
Configuration and Options
Modular, upgradeable; Multiple tech & dispenser configs; Filters purchasable
Licensing and Certification
SkanIt license-free; HTRF certified; DLReady validated
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified