Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader, Type 3020, REF VLBLATGD0

The Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader, Type 3020, REF VLBLATGD0 is a benchtop plate reader designed for flexible microplate assay workflows in life science, drug discovery, biochemical, and cell-based research labs. It combines multimode detection, software-driven method setup, and walk-away reading in a compact benchtop format, making it a practical choice for scientists sourcing surplus microplate reader equipment for assay development, screening, and routine plate-based measurements.

Key Features & Benefits

• Multimode microplate reading platform for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence-based assay workflows.
• Monochromator-based optical design supports flexible wavelength selection without relying solely on dedicated filter sets.
• Benchtop format suitable for shared core labs, screening groups, teaching labs, and general molecular biology facilities.
• Software-guided operation supports method creation, data acquisition, and result review through Thermo Scientific plate reader software.
• Integrated incubation and shaking capabilities support kinetic assays, cell-based assays, enzyme assays, reporter assays, and binding studies.
• Designed for use with common microplate-based assay formats used in fluorescence, luminescence, and absorbance detection.

Specifications

• Measurement type: Multimode microplate assay reading
• Detection method: Monochromator-based optical detection with luminescence detection capability
• Optics type: Monochromator-based wavelength selection
• Incubation capability: Temperature-controlled measurement chamber
• Shaking capability: Integrated plate shaking
• Software compatibility: Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software
• Sample format compatibility: Microplates