Microplate Instrumentation and Equipment

Microplate Instrumentation and Equipment





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 |
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Measurement Type | Endpoint, Kinetic, Spectra, Multipoint, Kinetic Spectra |
Depth (English) | 23 in. |
Width (English) | 21 in. |
Spectral Scanning Speed | < 2.2 s/Well 400 to 500 nm, 1 Flash, 2 nm Step |
Shaking | Orbital |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
Software Language Versions | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japansese, Chinese |
Read-out Range | 0 to 6 Abs |
Incubator Temperature | Ambient +4° to 45°C |
Width (Metric) | 53 cm |
Includes | SkanIt PC Software, Research Edition |
Detector Type | Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 58 x 53 x 51 cm (23 x 21 x 20 in.) |
Depth (Metric) | 58 cm |
Measurement Speed | 15 s for 96-well Plate, 45 s for 384-well Plate, 135 s for 1536-Well Plate (Minimum Times) |
Accuracy (Photometric) | 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) |
Interface | PC Software (Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software) |
Height (English) | 20 in. |
Product Line | Varioskan |
Plate Type | 6 to 1536-well Plates (Absorbance 6 to 384-well Plates), μDrop Plates |
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.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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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 |
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™ Wellwash™ Microplate Washer
Wash 96-well plates securely with this easy-to-use, reliable microplate-strip washer for routine ELISA applications.
Connections | USB |
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Width (English) | 15.2 in. |
For Use With (Application) | ELISA-Based Assays |
Width (Metric) | 385 mm |
Prime Volume | 5 to 100 mL |
Accuracy | < 5% @ 300μL |
Bottles | Wash Bottle (2 L), Waste Bottle (2 L) |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Certifications/Compliance | CE Marked |
Height (English) | 13.6 in. |
Weight (Metric) | 8 kg |
Wash Volume | 50 to 1000 μL |
Height (Metric) | 345 cm |
Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
Depth (English) | 9.4 in. |
Automation Interface | No |
Cell Washing | No |
Wash/Waste Bottle Capacity | 1 |
Dispense Volume | 50 to 400 μL |
Precision | < 3% (CV) @ 300μL (96-well plate) |
Depth (Metric) | 240 mm |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Residual Volume | <2 μL |
Weight (English) | 17.6 lb. |
Display | LCD |
Plate Type | 96-Well Plates |
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 |
Plate Type | 6, 48, 96, and 384-well Plates, μDrop Plates |
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.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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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. |
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.
Width (English) | 15 in. |
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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 |
Axygen™ PlateMax™ Semi-Automated Plate Sealer Accessory, Heat Sealing Films
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Designed for applications ranging from PCR and Real-Time PCR to ELISA and cell culture
For Use With (Equipment) | PlateMax Plate Sealer |
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No. per Case | 500/Cs. |
No. per Pack | 100/Pk. |
For Use With (Application) | Plate Sealing |
Thermo Scientific™ Matrix™ SepraSeal and DuraSeal Capping Systems
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Accommodate a range of application and storage requirements. These flexible capping options allow automated piercing, visual identification and sterility preference.

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.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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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 |
Agilent BioTek 50 TS Microplate Washer
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The BioTek 50 TS washer offers excellent microplate washing performance. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Wash Volume | 25 to 3000 μL/well |
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Connections | USB (1) |
Fluid Delivery Type | One positive displacement syringe drive |
Automation Interface | 4.3 in. Color LCD Touch Screen Display |
Flow Rate | 150 to 1000 μL/well/sec. (manifold dependent) |
Type | Microplate Washer |
Bottles | Optional (2 to 4 L) |
Wash Cycles | 1 to 10 |
Soak Time | Programmable in minutes and seconds, up to 30 min. |
Weight (English) | 22 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
Display | 4.3 in. LCD Color Touch Screen |
Weight (Metric) | 9.8 kg |
Plate Type | 24-, 96-, 384-well Plates (96- and 384-well: Standard and Low Profile Plates, Solid and Filter Bottom (Option), 24-well Plates with 4-well Manifold) |
Applied Biosystems™ MicroAmp™ Adhesive Film Applicator
Use to form a secure seal between a microplate and an adhesive film
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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Thermo Scientific™ Wellwash™ Versa Microplate Washer
Wash 96- or 384-well plates securely with the Thermo Scientific™ Versa™ Microplate Washer, an easy-to-use microplate-strip washer for routine ELISA applications.
Connections | USB |
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Width (English) | 15.2 in. |
For Use With (Application) | ELISA-Based Assays; Cell Washing |
Width (Metric) | 385 mm |
Prime Volume | 5 to 100 mL |
Accuracy | < 5% @ 300μL, with n x 8 or n x 12 wash head; < 5% @ 250μL, with 2 x 8 cell wash head; < 5% @ 100μL, with 1 x 16 wash head |
Bottles | Wash Bottle (2 x 2 L), Rinse Bottle (1 x 2 L), Waste Bottle (1 x 4 L) |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Certifications/Compliance | CE Marked |
Height (English) | 13.6 in. |
Rinse Volume | 5 to 100 mL |
Weight (Metric) | 9 kg |
Wash Volume | 50 to 1000 μL (96); 20 to 300 μL (384) |
Height (Metric) | 345 mm |
Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
Depth (English) | 9.4 in. |
Automation Interface | Yes (USB or RS-232C) |
Cell Washing | Yes |
Wash/Waste Bottle Capacity | 3 |
Dispense Volume | 50 to 400 μL (96); 20 to 120 μL (384) |
Precision | < 3% (CV) @ 300μL, with n x 8 or n x 12 wash heads |
Depth (Metric) | 240 mm |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Residual Volume | <2 μL |
Weight (English) | 20 lb. |
Display | LCD |
Plate Type | 96-well Plate, 384-well Plate |