- The device is integrated with a variety of measuring technologies to meet a wide spectrum of different needs of scientific researchers, including:
Absorbance
Fluorescence intensity
Luminescence
Time-resolved fluorescence
AlphaScreen
- The Varioskan LUX is modular and upgradeable, so you can build the system that best suits your needs
- Varioskan LUX is equipped with up to 2 dispensers to help to replenish chemicals easily and accurately. The dispensers will assist with chemical division and simultaneous sample measurement, especially suitable for applications such as kinetic reactions, Ca2 + studies. etc.
Intelligent safety control: helps to protect equipment and test samples from user errors, and avoid wasting time and chemicals
Precise temperature control: up to 45oC, suitable for enzyme and cell-related applications
Compatible with gas module, providing and precisely controlling the concentration of CO2 and O2, optimally supporting cell growth during the test.
Automatic measuring range selection: this feature eliminates the need to manually adjust the measurement parameters by the user. The device will automatically select the ideal reading range based on the signal strength in the well, precisely right after the first time.
Automatic test and calibration: each time it starts up, the instrument self-checks the entire system including initialization test, mechanical adjustment, optical system ... to ensure the device is ready to operate.
SkanIt software comes with support for users in up to 9 different languages.
The Varioskan LUX reader is a versatile tool for busy labs. Configure the instrument to your needs, then upgrade when your research focus changes. The Varioskan LUX reader supports the following measurement technologies:
Fluorescence intensity
Luminescence
AlphaScreen
Time-resolved flourescence
Name |
Technical specifications |
Absorbance |
|
Plate types |
6- to 384-well plates |
Wavelength selection |
Double monochromators |
Wavelength range |
200 – 1000 nm |
Linear measurement range (450 nm) |
0–4 Abs (96-well plate), ±2% |
Accuracy |
0.003 Abs hoặc ±2%, tại 200–399 nm (0–2 Abs) |
Precision |
SD <0.001 Abs or CV <0.5%, at 450 nm (0–3 Abs) |
Fluorescence intensity |
|
Plate types |
6 – 1536-well plates |
Wavelength selection |
Double excitation and emission monochromators |
Excitation wavelength range |
200 – 1000 nm |
Emission wavelength range |
270 – 840 nm |
Sensitivity |
Top reading: <0.4 fmol fluorescein/giếng (đĩa 384 giếng) |
Dynamic range |
Top reading > 6 decades Bottom reading > 5.5 decades |
Time-resolved fluorescence |
|
Plate types |
6 – 1536-well plates |
Wavelength selection |
Filters (spectral scanning with double excitation and emission monochromators) |
Excitation wavelength range |
Fixed to 334 nm (spectral scanning 200–840 nm) |
Emission wavelength range |
400–700 nm (spectral scanning 270–840 nm) |
Light source |
Xenon flash lamp |
Sensitivity |
<1 amol Eu/well (white, low-volume 384-well plate) |
Dynamic range |
> 6 decades |
Luminescence |
|
Plate types |
6- to 1,536-well plates (spectral scanning from 6- to 384-well plates) |
Wavelength selection |
Direct or filters (spectral scanning with double monochromators) |
Wavelength range |
360-670 nm |
Độ nhạy |
< 7 amol ATP/well (white 384 well plate) |
Khoảng động học |
> 7 decades |
AlphaScreen |
|
Plate types |
6-1536-well plates |
Wavelength selection |
Filter |
Excitation wavelength range |
Fixed to 680 nm |
Emission wavelength range |
400-600 nm |
Light source |
LED |
Sensitivity |
<100 amol phosphotryosine/well (white 384 well plate) |
Dispensing |
|
Plate types |
6- to 384-well plates |
No. of dispensers |
0-2 |
Syringe size |
1ml (chuẩn), 5ml (optional) |
Accuracy |
<1 μL với 50 μL (0.4 mm tip), <0.2 μL với |
Precision |
<1 μL với 50 μL (0.4 mm tip), <0.2 μL với |
Dead volumne |
Hóa chất mất < 100 μL, tổng thể tích < 800 μL |
Incubator and shaker |
|
Temperature range |
From ambient +4°C to 45°C |
Shaking type |
Orbital |
Integrated gas module |
|
CO2 concentration range |
0.1-15% |
CO2 concentration stability |
±0.3% at 5% CO2 |
O2 concentration range |
1–21% |
O2 concentration stability |
±0.3% at 1% O2 |
General features |
|
Measurement modes |
Endpoint, kinetic, spectra, multipoint and kinetic spectra |
Measurement speed |
Reads a 96-well plate in 15 sec, a 384-well plate in 45 sec, and a 1,536-well plate in 135 sec (minimum times) |
Interface |
PC software (SkanIt Software) |
Dimensions (D x W x H) |
58 x 53 x 51 cm ( 23 x 21 x 20 in.) |
Weight |
54-59 kg (phụ thuộc vào cấu hình) |
SKU | Unit size | Measurement Technology | Reading Options | Dispensers |
VLBL0TGD2 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity, Luminescence and Time-resolved fluorescence | Top and bottom | 2 |
VL0000D0 | Each | Absorbance and Fluorescence intensity | Top | None |
VLB000GD0 | Each | Absorbance and Fluorescence intensity | Top and bottom | None |
VL0L00D0 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity and Luminescence | Top | None |
VLB000GD1 | Each | Absorbance and Fluorescence intensity | Top and bottom | 1 |
VL0L0TD0 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity, Luminescence and Time-resolved fluorescence | Top | None |
VLB000GD2 | Each | Absorbance and Fluorescence intensity | Top and bottom | 2 |
VL0LA0D0 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity, Luminescence and AlphaScreen | Top | None |
VLBL00GD0 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity and Luminescence | Top and bottom | None |
VL0LATD0 | Each | Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity, Luminescence, Time-resolved fluorescence and AlphaScreen | Top | None |
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