Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate readers are a type of spectrophotometer designed specifically for analyzing multiple samples in multi-well plates.
The readers detect light signals that result from biological, chemical, biochemical, or physical reactions. The signals are produced by, converted by, or transmitted through the samples and are measured by a detector. The detectors are usually photomultiplier tubes (PMT), which convert the released photons into electricity. The current is quantified by the reader’s software to produce the numerical result.
In some cases, samples are first excited by exposure to light of specific wavelengths. Filters or monochromators are used to select or restrict the wavelengths needed for emission or detection.
Single-mode microplate readers commonly measure absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence. Multi-mode plate readers may measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with options for fluorescence polarization (FP). They may also include lasers for time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), TR-FRET, Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (ALPHA), and cell imaging.
Features may include:
- Monochromator- or filter-based wavelength selection
- Visible only or UV/Vis spectrum, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for simultaneous assays
- Temperature and CO2/O2controls
- Modular design for adding functionality
Microplate readers are used for high-throughput screening (HTS), biomarker assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetics, ELISA assays, homogeneous time resolved fluorescence (HTRF) for measuring cytokines, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and other techniques.
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Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ FC Microplate Photometer
Multiskan FC microplate photometer is a reliable instrument for a wide variety of research and routine applications. It reads 96- and 384-well plates and is equipped with shaking and incubation capabilities for temperature critical assays. It can be used as a stand-alone instrument or under PC control with intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt™ software.
Product Line | Multiskan |
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Thermo Scientific™ Integrated Gas Module for Varioskan™ LUX
Control O2 and CO2 levels with this optional, integrated gas module for the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader.
CO2 Concentration Stability | ±0.3% at 5% CO2 |
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For Use With (Equipment) | Varioskan LUX |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
O2 Concentration Range | 1 to 21% |
CO2 Concentration Range | 0.1 to 15% |
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader
Analyze a variety of samples with five measurement technologies, including absorbance (UV-Vis), fluorescence intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen / AlphaLISA and TRF.
Height (Metric) | 51 cm |
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Measurement Type | Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra |
Depth (English) | 23 in. |
Width (English) | 21 in. |
Shaking | Orbital |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
Software Language Versions | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japansese, Chinese and Russian |
Read-out Range | 0 to 6 Abs |
Incubator Temperature | 45°C |
Width (Metric) | 53 cm |
Detector Type | Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) |
Depth (Metric) | 58 cm |
Compatibility | Robot |
Height (English) | 20 in. |
Product Line | Varioskan |
Plate Type | 6 to 1536-well Plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well Plates) |
Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
The Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan FL is a compact and robust microplate fluorometer and luminometer, offering simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency of workflows.
Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer
Thermo Scientific Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer is an easy to use instrument for photometric and turbidimetric applications, especially for DNA, RNA and protein analyses, including endpoint, kinetic, and spectral assays. Results are shown on Multiskan SkyHigh models with a large high-resolution touch screen. SkanIt Software is a powerful tool to address the challenging applications.
Height (Metric) | 26.5 cm |
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Depth (English) | 17.5 in. |
Width (English) | 11.6 in. |
Spectral Scanning Speed | 10 sec. from 200 to 1000 nm |
Shaking | Linear |
Software Language Versions | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese |
Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp |
Width (Metric) | 29.5 cm |
Linearity | 0 to 2.5 Abs, 2% at 450 nm |
Depth (Metric) | 44.5 cm |
Bandwidth | <2.5 nm |
Measurement Speed | 96 wells: 6 sec., 384 wells: 10 sec. |
Weight (English) | 23.8 lb. |
Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
Accuracy (Photometric) | 1.0% + 0.003 Abs (0 to 2.0 Abs), 2.0% (2.0 to 2.5 Abs) at 450 nm |
Wavelength Range | 200 to 1000 nm |
Weight (Metric) | 10.8 kg |
Resolution | 1 nm |
Height (English) | 10.4 in. |
Product Line | Multiskan |
Thermo Scientific™ Filters and Accessories for Thermo Scientific Multiskan™ FC Microplate Readers
Multiskan™ FC microplate photometers can be equipped with wide range of additional filters to expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
For Use With (Equipment) | Multiskan FC |
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Product Type | Optical Filter |
Thermo Scientific™ Microplate Reader Verification Plates
Thermo Scientific Microplate Reader Verification Plates are dedicated performance verification systems helping to verify and document the key performance parameters of Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC, Multiskan Sky, Luminoskan, Fluoroskan FL, and Varioskan LUX.
Plate Type | Verification Plate |
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Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop Duo Plates
Thermo Scientific™ µDrop and µDrop Duo plates are used for low volume (2-10 µl) photometric DNA, RNA and protein quantitation and purity analysis. The µDrop plates are compatible with Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX and Multiskan SkyHigh microplate readers. The ready-made protocols in SkanIt software or Multiskan SkyHigh user interface make quantification fast and easy.
Capacity (Metric) | 2 to 10μL (low-volume function) |
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Plate Type | μDrop Duo Plate |
Thermo Scientific™ Emission filters for Thermo Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Readers
Varioskan LUX multimode microplate reader can be equipped with a range of measurement technologies including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, AlphaScreen and time-resolved fluorescence. Additional emission filters expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
Thermo Scientific™ Accessories and Upgrade Kits for Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader
Various accessories for use with the Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader.
Product Line | Varioskan™ |
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Thermo Scientific™ Accessories for Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
Perform a range of fluorometric and luminometric research applications with Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL, offering fast read speed and top/bottom plate reading.
Thermo Scientific™ Filters and Accessories for Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan™, Fluoroskan™ FL and Luminoskan™ Microplate Readers
Fluoroskan™, Fluoroskan™FL, and Luminoskan™ microplate fluorometers and luminometers can be equipped with a wide range of accessories, additional excitation filters, and emission filters to expand the instrument's functionality and application flexibility.
Thermo Scientific™ Luminoskan™ Microplate Luminometer, one dispenser
Useful for a variety of luminometric research applications, the Thermo Scientific Luminoskan Microplate Luminometer is a compact and robust instrument offering plate format versatility, fast reading speeds, and up to three dispensers.
Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer, one dispenser
The Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan FL is a compact and robust microplate fluorometer and luminometer, offering simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency of workflows.
Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan™ Microplate Fluorometer
The Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan is a compact and robust microplate fluorometer offering simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency of workflows.