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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
Moleculer Devices SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
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Reading Accuracy
< ±0.010 OD ±1.0%; Precision: < ±0.003 OD ±1.0% (0–3 OD VIS/UV)
Absorbance Range
0–3 OD (VIS & UV)
Sensitivity
Fluorescence: 1 pM fluorescein (96/384 wells); Luminescence: 2 pM ATP (96), 4 pM (384)
Measurement Speed
Abs: 28 sec; Fluor: 21 sec; Lum: 21 sec
Dynamic Range
Not specified
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 230–1000 nm; Fluor Ex: 250–830 nm; Em: 270–850 nm; Lum: 300–850 nm
Wavelength Selection
Monochromator, 1-nm increments
Measurement Technology
Xenon flash lamp, silicon photodiode, ultra-cooled PMT
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
Silicon photodiode, ultra-cooled PMT
Optical System
Not specified
Light Source
High-power xenon flash lamp
Excitation and Emission Filters
Not specified (uses monochromator)
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Linear, Orbital, Double orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–384 well plates
Reagent Injector System
Present
Plate Reader Mode
Absorbance, Fluorescence (top/bottom), Luminescence (top)
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectrum scan, Well scan
Data Analysis
SoftMax® Pro GxP Software
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Robotics/automation supported
Software
SoftMax® Pro GxP
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Not specified
Maintenance and Durability
Not specified
Operating Conditions
Temp: Ambient +5°C to 66°C
Power and Cooling
Ultra-cooled PMT; other power specs not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
H: 40.1 cm; W: 53.2 cm; D: 59.8 cm
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Moleculer Devices, SpectraMax® iD3
Documentation and Support
Not specified
Compatibility and Connectivity
Robotics/automation support; other compatibility not specified
Configuration and Options
Not specified
Licensing and Certification
GxP-compliant software (SoftMax® Pro GxP); certifications not specified
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified
Thermo Fisher Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Catalog no-VLB000D0
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Reading Accuracy
±0.003 Abs or ±2% (200–399 nm); ±0.003 Abs or ±1% (400–1000 nm); SD < 0.001 Abs; CV < 0.5% @ 450 nm
Absorbance Range
0–6 Abs
Sensitivity
<0.4 fmol (top), <4 fmol (bottom), fluorescein/well
Measurement Speed
15 s (96-well), 45 s (384-well), 135 s (1536-well), <2.2 s/well scan
Dynamic Range
>6 decades (top), >5.5 decades (bottom)
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 200–1000 nm; Exc: 200–822 nm; Em: 270–840 nm
Wavelength Selection
Double monochromators (Abs & Fluorescence)
Measurement Technology
Absorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence, AlphaScreen/LISA, TRF
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)
Optical System
Filter + monochromator optics
Light Source
Xenon Flash Lamp
Excitation and Emission Filters
Monochromators + optional filters available
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–1536 wells, μDrop; Abs: up to 384-well
Reagent Injector System
Optional: 0, 1, or 2 dispensers; supports simultaneous dispensing
Plate Reader Mode
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Continuous data saving
Data Analysis
Built-in calculations, real-time display, one-click export, QC tools
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Auto range selection, calibration, self-diagnostics; automation-compatible
Software
SkanIt (PC), Research & Drug Discovery Editions, virtual pipetting
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Auto setup, smart safety controls, intuitive software
Maintenance and Durability
Auto calibration, self-diagnostics, high reliability
Operating Conditions
Ambient +4°C to 45°C, optional gas control module
Power and Cooling
100/240 V, 50/60 Hz; cooling not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
58×53×51 cm (23×21×20 in), 54 kg (119 lb)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX
Documentation and Support
Available; contact sales for more info
Compatibility and Connectivity
PC Software, Automation-compatible, HTRF & DLReady certified
Configuration and Options
Modular; various tech, reading modes, dispensers; optional gas module
Licensing and Certification
SkanIt free license; Drug Discovery: 21 CFR Part 11, HTRF, DLReady
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified
Thermo Fisher Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Catalog no-VLBLATD0
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Reading Accuracy
0.003 Abs or ±2% (200–399 nm); ±1% (400–1000 nm)
Absorbance Range
0–6 Abs; 200–1000 nm
Sensitivity
FI Top: <0.4 fmol; FI Bottom: <4 fmol; TRF: <1 amol; Lum: <7 amol; AS: <100 amol
Measurement Speed
15s (96-well), 45s (384-well), 135s (1536-well); <2.2s/well scan (400–500 nm)
Dynamic Range
FI Top: >6 decades; FI Bottom: >5.5; Lum: >7 decades; Auto range selection
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Wavelength Range
Abs: 200–1000 nm; FI: Ex 200–822, Em 270–840; TRF: Ex 334, Em 400–700; Lum: 360–670; AS: Ex 680, Em 400–660
Wavelength Selection
Double Monochromator (Abs/FI); Filters (TRF/AS); Filter + Monochromator Optics
Measurement Technology
Absorbance, FI (incl. FRET), Luminescence, AlphaScreen, TRF (incl. TR-FRET)
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Detector
Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)
Optical System
Filter and monochromator optics
Light Source
Xenon Flash Lamp, LED
Excitation and Emission Filters
Fixed and purchasable filters (TRF: 334 nm, AS: 680 nm)
MASS ANALYZER
Autofocus
Not specified
Plate Shaking
Orbital
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Microplate Formats
6–1536-well; Absorbance: 6–384-well; μDrop plates supported
Reagent Injector System
0 (standard); models with 1 or 2; simultaneous dispense + read supported
Plate Reader Mode
Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Continuous database saving
Data Analysis
Built-in calc: blank sub, SD/CV, curves, dose response, QC, classification
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Robot compatible; Auto calibration; Self-diagnostics
Software
SkanIt Software (PC); Research & Drug Discovery Editions; license-free
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Auto range selection, Virtual Pipetting Tool, smart controls, real-time data
Maintenance and Durability
Auto calibration & diagnostics; durability not specified
Operating Conditions
Temp: +4° to 45°C; CO₂: 0.1–15%; O₂: 1–21%
Power and Cooling
Not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
58×53×51 cm / 23×21×20 in; Weight: 57 kg / 125 lb
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader
Documentation and Support
Docs & Certificates available; Contact Us options
Compatibility and Connectivity
PC Software, Robot compatible; HTRF & DLReady certified
Configuration and Options
Modular; configurable tech, read type, injectors
Licensing and Certification
License-free; HTRF and DLReady validated
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified