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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-VLBL00GD0
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Reading Accuracy
Pho: ±2% (200–399 nm), ±1% (400–1000 nm); Precision: SD <0.001 Abs, CV <0.5% at 450 nm
Absorbance Range
0–6 Abs readout; Linearity: ±2% (0–4 Abs for 96-well, 0–3 Abs for 384-well at 450 nm)
Sensitivity
Fluorescence: <0.4 fmol fluorescein/well; Luminescence: <7 amol ATP/well
Measurement Speed
15 s (96-well), 45 s (384-well), 135 s (1536-well); Scanning: <2.2 s/well (400–500 nm)
Dynamic Range
Fluorescence: >6 decades; Luminescence: >7 decades; Auto dynamic range selection
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 200–1000 nm; Fluor: Ex 200–822 nm, Em 270–840 nm; Lum: 360–670 nm
Wavelength Selection
Double monochromator (Abs); Dual monochromator (Fluor); Filter & monochromator optics
Measurement Technology
Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity (FRET), Luminescence, AlphaLISA, TR-FRET
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)
Optical System
Filter & monochromator optics
Light Source
Xenon Flash Lamp
Excitation and Emission Filters
Emission filters purchasable; filter optics used
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–1536 wells (Abs: up to 384-well); μDrop supported
Reagent Injector System
0, 1, or 2 dispensers depending on model; supports simultaneous dispense & measure
Plate Reader Mode
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Continuous to database; prevents loss during interruptions
Data Analysis
Built-in: blanks, SD/CV, std curve, dose response, kinetics, custom formulas
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Auto range select, calibration, self-diagnostics
Software
SkanIt (PC, license-free, real-time views, multiple languages, Virtual Pipetting Tool)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Intuitive UI, smart safety controls, simplified setup
Maintenance and Durability
Automated calibration & diagnostics; built for reliability
Operating Conditions
Temp: Ambient+4° to 45°C; CO₂: 0.1–15%; O₂: not specified
Power and Cooling
Not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
58 × 53 × 51 cm; 125 lb (57 kg)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX
Documentation and Support
SkanIt Software (Research Edition); Documents on website
Compatibility and Connectivity
PC interface; HTRF™ & DLReady™ certified
Configuration and Options
Modular; up to 5 techs; 0/1/2 dispensers; top/bottom reading; emission filters available
Licensing and Certification
License-free software; HTRF™ & DLReady™ certified
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified