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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-VLBL0TGD0
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Reading Accuracy
0.003 Abs or ±2% (200–399 nm), ±1% (400–1000 nm); Linearity ±2%; CV <0.5%
Absorbance Range
0–6 Abs; 200–1000 nm
Sensitivity
FI: <0.4 fmol; Lum: <7 amol ATP; TRF: <1 amol
Measurement Speed
15 s (96), 45 s (384), 135 s (1536); <2.2 s/Well scan
Dynamic Range
FI >6 decades; Lum >7 decades; TRF >6 decades
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 200–1000 nm; FI: Ex 200–822 nm, Em 270–840 nm; TRF: Ex 334, Em 400–700 nm; Lum: 360–670 nm
Wavelength Selection
Double monochromators; Filters (TRF)
Measurement Technology
Abs, FI (incl. FRET), Lum, AlphaScreen, TRF (incl. TR-FRET/hTRF)
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
PMT (Photomultiplier Tube)
Optical System
Filter + Monochromator
Light Source
Xenon Flash Lamp
Excitation and Emission Filters
Filters available (TRF Em, Ex fixed at 334 nm)
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–1536 well (Abs: 6–384 well); μDrop Plates supported
Reagent Injector System
0, 1, or 2 dispensers; Simultaneous dispense & read
Plate Reader Mode
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Continuous save to database
Data Analysis
Built-in calc, real-time curves, traceability, custom formulas
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Compatible; Auto calibration, diagnostics, safety controls
Software
SkanIt (PC); license-free; Research & Drug Discovery Editions
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Intuitive UI; Virtual Pipetting Tool; smart workflow
Maintenance and Durability
Auto calibration, self-diagnostics; reliability emphasized
Operating Conditions
4°C above ambient to 45°C; CO₂: 0.1–15%; O₂: 1–21%
Power and Cooling
Not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
58×53×51 cm; 57 kg
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX
Documentation and Support
Docs/certificates available; sales support
Compatibility and Connectivity
PC-based; HTRF/DLReady certified; automation-ready
Configuration and Options
Modular; FI top/bottom; 0–2 dispensers; filters purchasable
Licensing and Certification
License-free; HTRF, DLReady; FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant (Drug Disc. Ed.)
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified