Thermo Fisher Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Catalog no-VLBL00GD1

Reading Accuracy

0.003 Abs or ±2% (200–399 nm), ±1% (400–1000 nm); SD <0.001 Abs, CV <0.5% @ 450 nm

Absorbance Range

0–6 Abs; Linearity: 0–4 Abs (96-well), 0–3 Abs (384-well) @ 450 nm

Sensitivity

< 0.4 fmol fluorescein/well; < 7 amol ATP/well

Measurement Speed

15s (96-well), 45s (384-well), 135s (1536-well); < 2.2s/well spectral scan

Dynamic Range

Fluorescence > 6 decades; Luminescence > 7 decades; auto range selection

Wavelength Range

Abs: 200–1000 nm; Fluor Ex: 200–822 nm, Em: 270–840 nm; Lumi: 360–670 nm

Wavelength Selection

Double monochromators; filters for TRF

Measurement Technology

Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen, TRF

Detector

Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)

Optical System

Filter and monochromator optics

Light Source

Xenon Flash Lamp

Excitation and Emission Filters

Emission filters available; filters used in TRF

Autofocus

Not specified

Plate Shaking

Orbital

Microplate Formats

6–1536-well plates; Absorbance: up to 384-well; μDrop compatible

Reagent Injector System

0, 1, or 2 dispensers; 2–5000 μL in 1 μL steps; supports simultaneous dispense

Plate Reader Mode

Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra

Data Acquisition

Continuous save; real-time spectra/kinetics display

Data Analysis

Built-in calculations; export: *.xlsx, *.pdf, *.xml, *.txt

Automation

Auto range selection; auto calibration; self-diagnostics

Software

SkanIt Software; PC interface; license free; includes virtual pipetting tool

Ease of Use

Intuitive UI; safety controls; simplified setup

Maintenance and Durability

Auto calibration; self-diagnostics; designed for reliability

Operating Conditions

Temp: Ambient +4° to 45°C; CO₂: 0.1–15%; O₂: 1–21%

Power and Cooling

Not specified

Dimensions and Footprint

58 × 53 × 51 cm; 57 kg

Brand and Model

Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX

Documentation and Support

Docs & certificates available; contact support

Compatibility and Connectivity

PC software interface; Connect: Lab, Data, Apps

Configuration and Options

Modular; top/bottom read; 0–2 dispensers; filters sold separately

Licensing and Certification

HTRF Certified; DLReady validated; 21 CFR Part 11 (Drug Discovery Edition)

Cost and Operational Expenses

Not specified

Thermo Fisher Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Catalog no-VLBLATD1

Reading Accuracy

200–399 nm: ±0.003 Abs or ±2%; 400–1000 nm: ±0.003 Abs or ±1%

Absorbance Range

0–6 Abs (200–1000 nm); Linearity: ±2% (96-well: 0–4 Abs, 384-well: 0–3 Abs)

Sensitivity

FI top: <0.4 fmol; FI bottom: <4 fmol; TRF: <1 amol; Lum: <7 amol; Alpha: <100 amol

Measurement Speed

96-well: 15 s; 384-well: 45 s; 1536-well: 135 s; Spectral scan: <2.2 s/well

Dynamic Range

FI top: >6 decades; FI bottom: >5.5 decades; TRF: >6; Lum: >7

Wavelength Range

Abs: 200–1000 nm; FI Ex: 200–822 nm, Em: 270–840 nm; TRF: Ex 334, Em 400–700; Lum: 360–670; Alpha: Ex 680, Em 400–660

Wavelength Selection

Abs/Spectral: Double Monochromator; FI: Dual Mono; Alpha/TRF: Filter

Measurement Technology

Absorbance, FI (incl. FRET), Luminescence, AlphaScreen, TRF (incl. TR-FRET/hTRF)

Detector

PMT

Optical System

Filter and monochromator optics

Light Source

Xenon Flash Lamp, LED

Excitation and Emission Filters

Fixed Ex Filters: Alpha (680 nm), TRF (334 nm); Em Filters purchasable

Autofocus

Not specified

Plate Shaking

Orbital

Microplate Formats

6–1536 wells (Abs: 6–384 wells); µDrop Plates supported

Reagent Injector System

1 or 2 dispensers; 2–5000 µl, 1 µl steps; Simultaneous dispense/measure

Plate Reader Mode

Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra

Data Acquisition

Auto-save to DB to prevent loss

Data Analysis

SkanIt software; Real-time data; Built-in calculations; Export: XLSX, PDF, XML, TXT

Automation

Robot compatible; Dynamic range auto-selection; Auto calibration; Diagnostics

Software

SkanIt (PC); Editions: Research, Drug Discovery; License-free per user

Ease of Use

Smart safety controls; Virtual Pipetting Tool; User-friendly interface

Maintenance and Durability

Auto calibration and self-diagnostics; Long-term durability not specified

Operating Conditions

4°C above ambient to 45°C; CO2/O2 control (range not specified)

Power and Cooling

Not specified

Dimensions and Footprint

58×53×51 cm; 58 kg (23×21×20 in; 128 lb)

Brand and Model

Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader

Documentation and Support

Docs, Certificates, Contact, Order Tracking available

Compatibility and Connectivity

Robot compatible; PC software interface; HTRF & DLReady certified

Configuration and Options

Modular; Configurable techs, reading modes, dispensers; Filters optional

Licensing and Certification

HTRF (CisBio); DLReady (Promega); License-free software

Cost and Operational Expenses

Not specified