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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 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
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
Plate Type 6, 48, 96, and 384-well Plates, μDrop Plates
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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™ 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
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)
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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.

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Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader
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The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Detector Type Photodiode
Reading Options Endpoint, Kinetic, Well-area Scanning
Shaking Linear (except NB configurations)
Product Type Microplate Reader
Voltage 100/240 V
Bandwidth 10 nm
Software Type Gen5 Data Analysis Software, Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option)
Weight (English) 18.5 lb.
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
For Use With (Application) Measuring absorbance in microplate-based assays
Light Source Tungsten Halogen Lamp
Interface USB Type B, USB Type A
Weight (Metric) 8 kg
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Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Detector Type Photodiode
Accuracy ±2 nm
Measurement Speed 96 wells: 8 sec., 384 wells: 14 sec.
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
For Use With (Application) Nucleic acid and protein quantification to ELISA and microbial growth assays
Light Source Xenon Flash Lamp
Hertz 50/60 Hz
Wavelength Range 200 to 999 nm, 1 nm increments
Height (English) 22 in.
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Agilent BioTek Synergy LX Multi-Mode Reader
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The BioTek Synergy LX multi-mode reader automates many common microplate assays. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Width (English) 15 in.
Shaking Linear, Orbital, Double Orbital
Absorbance Range 200 to 900 nm
Light Source Xenon Flash
For Use With (Application) Nucleic acid and protein quantification, ELISA, BCA, Bradford and cell viability
Width (Metric) 38.1 cm
USB Connections 2
Detector Type Photodiode,PMT
Reading Options End Point,Kinetic,Area Scanning,Absorbance Spectral Scanning
Filters Monochromator Bandpass
Accuracy Wavelength: ±2 nm; Optical Density: <1% at 2.0 OD, <3% at 2.5 OD
Voltage 100/240 V
Bandwidth ≤5 nm
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
Weight (Metric) 12.3 kg
Warranty 1 year
Depth (English) 15 in.
Software Language Versions English
Sensitivity Fluorescence Intensity: Fluorescein 2 pM; Luminesence: 10 amol ATP
Product Type Multi-mode Microplate Reader
Linearity <1% from 0 to 2.5 OD
Depth (Metric) 38.1 cm
Measurement Speed 24 sec. (96 wells), 76 sec. (384 wells)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Weight (English) 27 lb.
Power Consumption 24 VDC power supply compatible with 100/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, 60 W (max.)
Resolution 0.001 OD
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Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader, IVD
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The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Promotions are available
Detector Type Photodiode
Reading Options Endpoint, Kinetic, Well-area Scanning
Shaking Linear (except NB configurations)
Product Type Microplate Reader
Voltage 100/240 V
Bandwidth 10 nm
Software Type Gen5 Data Analysis Software, Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option)
Weight (English) 18.5 lb.
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
For Use With (Application) Measuring absorbance in microplate-based assays
Light Source Tungsten Halogen Lamp
Interface USB
Weight (Metric) 8 kg
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Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, IVD
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Promotions are available
Detector Type Photodiode
Accuracy ±2 nm
Measurement Speed 96 wells: 8 sec., 384 wells: 14 sec.
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
For Use With (Application) Nucleic acid and protein quantification to ELISA and microbial growth assays
Light Source Xenon Flash Lamp
Hertz 50/60 Hz
Wavelength Range 200 to 999 nm, 1 nm increments
Height (English) 22 in.
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Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, IVD
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

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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.

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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™ 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
For Use With (Equipment) Varioskan LUX
Software Type SkanIt Software
O2 Concentration Range 1 to 21%
CO2 Concentration Range 0.1 to 15%
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Agilent BioTek LogPhase 600 Microbiology Reader
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The BioTek LogPhase 600 microbiology reader is designed for measuring microbial growth curves in up to four standard 96-well microplates. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Height (Metric) 26.7 cm
Electrical Requirements 100/240 V at 50/60 Hz, 250 W
Warranty 1 Year
Width (English) 26 in.
Shaking Orbital
Incubator Temperature Incubation to 45°C with Condensation Control
Light Source LED
Width (Metric) 66 cm
Includes Gen5 and LogPhase App
Reading Options Discontinuous Kinetic
Accuracy 0 to 2 OD ±1% ±0.01 OD
Linearity 0 to 2 OD ±1% ±0.01 OD
Weight (English) 50 lb.
Certifications/Compliance CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant.
Weight (Metric) 22.7 kg
Resolution 0.001 OD
Height (English) 10.5 in.
Plate Type 96-well Plate with Cover Seal