Accessories and Upgrade Kits for Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader (Thermo Scientific™)

Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader is a versatile tool for busy labs equipped with a flexible range of measurement technologies including Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen, and Time-Resolved Fluorescence. You can configure the instrument to your needs, and when your research focus changes,  just upgrade the instrument with service installable upgrade kits. Various plate adapters and other accessories helps you to optimize your assays. 

Key Features

Varioskan LUX is a modular instrument, you can upgrade it with missing features later.
  • Installation of the upgrade kits must be carried out by trained and authorized service personnel.
  • For TRF and/or AlphaScreen technology upgrades, the instrument must be equipped with a luminescence module.
  • TRF and/or AlphaScreen technology upgrades include excitation filters but not emission filters. Please order emission filters separately.
  • Please contact your local representative to discuss about the instrument upgrade option
Plate adapters are used for adapting plates that are of different heights.
  • Adapters adjust the plates to the optimum height for measuring and dispensing.
  • Choose the adapter based on the plate format in use and whether the lid is needed or not.
There are two types of plate trays: universal and robotic.
  • The universal plate tray is for basic use and it is compatible with all plate formats (6- to 1536-well plates).
  • A robotic plate tray is for automated use with robots and is compatible with 96- to 1536-well plate formats.

If the dispensers are in frequent use, it is recommended to replace the aspirate and dispensing tubings once a year.

Order Codes

Code Description
VLUPLT07 Catalog Number: VLUPLT07
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Upgrade kit for luminometry and TRF
SP-00720 Catalog Number: SP-00720
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Microplate package for Varioskan LUX IQ/OQ
N16308S Catalog Number: N16308S
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Liquid protection tray
VLUPLA06 Catalog Number: VLUPLA06
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Upgrade kit for luminometry and AlphaScreen
VLUPLAT08 Catalog Number: VLUPLAT08
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Upgrade kit for luminometry, AlphaScreen and TRF
VLUPD209 Catalog Number: VLUPD209
Unit Size: Each
Product Type: Upgrade kit for two dispensers
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