- Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader Spectrophotometer (VLB000D1)
- Dispenser
- x3 Plate Adapters
- PC with SkanIt Software Installed
- Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse (New)
- USB Cable
- x3 Power Cables
- 90-Day Warranty
 
- Absorbance
- Fluorescence intensity
 
After its initial disinfection and inspection, our technicians tested the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX multimode microplate reader with the following results: 
 
- Powers on and initializes: PASSED
- Reader connects to SkanIt software: PASSED
- Repeatable absorbance scan results: PASSED
- Prime dispenser: PASSED
 
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 Manufacturer 
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 Thermo Scientific 
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 Model 
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 Varioskan LUX 
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 Type 
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 3020 
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 Ref. No. 
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 VLB000D1 
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 Serial No. 
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 3020-82337 
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 Mfg. date 
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 2022-11-29 
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 Detector type 
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 Photomultiplier tube (PMT) 
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 Incubator temperature 
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 45°C 
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 Interface 
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 PC software (Thermo Scientific SkanIt software) 
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 Light source 
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 Xenon flash lamp 
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 Measurement speed 
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 15s for 96-well plate 45s for 384-well plate 135s for 1536-well plate (minimum times) 
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 Measurement technology 
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 Absorbance, Fluorescence intensity 
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 Plate type 
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 6 to 1536-well plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well plates) 
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 Reading options 
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 Top and Bottom 
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 Read-out range 
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 0 to 6 Abs 
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 Shaking 
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 Orbital 
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 Spectral scanning speed 
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 <2.2s/well 400 to 500 nm, 1 flash, 2 nm step 
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 Wavelength selection 
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 Double monochromator (absorbance and spectral scanning) Double excitation and emission monochromator (fluorescence intensity) 
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 Accuracy 
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 0.003 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) 
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 Dynamic range 
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 Fluorescence intensity: top reading > 6 decades 
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 Linearity 
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 96-well plate: ±2% (0 to 4 Abs at 450 nm) 384-well plate: ±2% (0 to 3 Abs at 450 nm) 
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 Power rating 
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 100-240V, 50/60Hz 
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 Power consumption 
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 200VA 
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 Dimensions (W x D x H) 
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 21 x 23 x 20 in (53 x 58 x 51 cm) 
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 Weight 
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 119 lb (54 kg) 
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