Thermo Scientific varioskan Lux Plate Reader

Designed for bioscience researchers with a wide variety of needs, the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader comes equipped with a flexible range of measurement technologies including Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen, and Time-Resolved Fluorescence. The instrument simplifies measurement setup with the automatic dynamic range selection, and its smart safety controls ease workflow and help avoid experimental errors. Varioskan LUX raises the bar for reliability and ease, with technology that works in researchers' best interest.

The Varioskan LUX multimode reader has received HTRF™ certification from Cisbio Bioassays and DLReady™ validation from Promega Corporation.

The Varioskan LUX is a modular, upgradable instrument that provides excellent usability across a variety of applications.

Incubator Temperature45°C

Interface PC Software (Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software)

Light Source Xenon Flash Lamp

Measurement Speed15 s for 96-well Plate, 45 s for 384-well Plate, 135 s for 1536-Well Plate (Minimum Times)

Measurement Technology Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity

Plate Type6 to 1536-well Plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well Plates)

Product Line Varioskan

Reading Options Top

Read-out Range0 to 6 Abs

Shaking Orbital

Software Type SkanIt Software

Spectral Scanning Speed<2.2 s/Well 400 to 500 nm, 1 Flash, 2 nm Step

Wavelength Selection Double Monochromator (Absorbance and Spectral Scanning), Double Excitation and Emission Monochromator (Fluorescence Intensity)

Accuracy0.003 Abs or ±2%, at 200 to 399 nm (0 to 2 Abs)
0.003 Abs or ±1%, at 400 to 1000 nm (0 to 3 Abs)

Depth (English)23 in.

Dynamic RangeFluorescence intensity: top reading > 6 decades

.Hertz50/60 Hz

Linearity96-well plate: ±2% (0 to 4 Abs at 450 nm)
384-well plate: ±2% (0 to 3 Abs at 450 nm)

Measurement TypeEndpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra

No. of DispensersNone

PrecisionSD < 0.001 Abs or CV < 0.5%, at 450 nm (0 to 3 Abs)

SensitivityFluorescence intensity (top reading): < 0.4 fmol fluorescein/well (black 384-well plate)

Software Language VersionsEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japansese, Chinese and Russian

Voltage100/240 V

Wavelength RangeAbsorbance: 200 to 1000 nm
Fluorescence intensity: Excitation: 200 to 1000 nm, Emission: 270 to 840 nm

Weight (English)119 lb.

Width (English)21 in.

Height (English)20 in.

Depth (English)23 in.

The Thermo Variosken™ Lux Plate Reader is a cutting-edge, multi-mode microplate reader designed for diverse research applications in high-throughput labs. It offers precise and reliable detection across multiple assay types, making it an essential instrument for researchers in genomics, drug discovery, proteomics, and cell biology. With its fast scanning speed, wide detection range, and built-in temperature control, the Variosken™ Lux optimizes both performance and workflow efficiency.

Key Features:

• Multi-Mode Detection: Capable of fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), and fluorescence polarization (FP) detection, making it suitable for a broad range of assay types.

• High Sensitivity and Speed: Delivers fast, accurate, and reproducible results, even for low-abundance samples, enhancing experimental efficiency.

• Temperature Control: Integrated temperature control allows for precise management of conditions, ideal for temperature-sensitive applications such as cell-based assays and enzymatic reactions.

• Microplate Flexibility: Supports various microplate formats, from 6- to 384-well plates, accommodating different sample volumes and assay designs.

• Automation-Ready: Designed to integrate seamlessly into automated laboratory workflows, making it perfect for high-throughput screening.

Applications:

• Genomics & Proteomics: Perform DNA, RNA, and protein quantification assays with high sensitivity and accuracy.

• Drug Discovery: Analyze compound interactions with cells or enzymes using fluorescence, luminescence, or TRF assays.

• Cell Biology: Conduct cell viability, cytotoxicity, and proliferation assays with precise temperature-controlled conditions.

• Enzyme Kinetics: Monitor enzyme activity using time-resolved fluorescence or absorbance detection.

Why Choose the Thermo Variosken™ Lux Plate Reader?

The Variosken™ Lux stands out for its versatility, speed, and precision in multi-mode detection, making it ideal for labs that need to handle complex assays and high volumes of samples. Its intuitive software, advanced detection capabilities, and compatibility with automation systems ensure that labs can increase throughput without compromising on data quality.

Customer Testimonials:

"The Variosken™ Lux has transformed our lab’s workflow. It’s fast, reliable, and handles a wide range of assays with ease." — Carl