Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader

Description

Catering to all applications, skill sets Varioskan LUX is a versatile tool for busy labs. Configure the instrument to your needs, then upgrade when your research focus changes. Supports the following measurement technologies: • Absorbance (UV-Vis, including pathlength correction) • Fluorescence Intensity (including FRET) • Luminescence (direct and filtered, including BRET) • AlphaScreen / AlphaLISA • Time-resolved fluorescence (including TR-FRET, hTRF) Flexible wavelength selection The instrument selects the measurement wavelength using filters or monochromators, depending on which is optimal for each measurement technology. • Monochromators in absorbance and fluorescence intensity • Filters in AlphaScreen and time-resolved fluorescence • Luminescence without wavelength selection (filters can be used if required) The instrument also allows spectral scanning for ultimate flexibility for identifying the optimal measurement wavelength for any assay, now and in the future. Features Automatic dynamic range selection Many multimode readers require the user to adjust PMT gain voltages manually in order to achieve the optimal sample signals for fluorescence and luminescence assays. But this manual trial and error process takes time, and can result in loss of sensitivity or over-saturation of signals. The Varioskan LUX multimode reader has an automatic dynamic range selection feature designed to automatically select the optimal reading range based on the signal intensity in each well - easing assay setup and helping you get optimal results, every time. Smart safety controls The potential for experimental errors—from user mistakes to power outages—are a frustrating reality of microplate reading. But the Varioskan LUX instrument is designed with automatic safety checks designed to alert you of potential problems before they happen. Integrated gas control Some cell-based assays require precise control over carbon dioxide and oxygen concentrations to keep the atmosphere optimal for cell growth. The ability to control O2 and CO2 levels in your microplate reader replaces the need for constant handling of plates between the incubator and reader, and helps to ensure that cells remain alive throughout the experiment.