Thermo Scientific Varioskan® Flash

Varioskan® Flash

The Thermo Scientific Varioskan Flash spectral scanning multimode reader is an ideal tool for speeding up assay development. It is designed for analysing and optimization of assays such as binding assays, ADMETox, molecular biology assays, enzyme kinetic studies, ion-channel and cell signalling assays.

Varioskan® Flash includes fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), photometric, and luminometric detection technologies. It provides optimal performance to speed up your assay development with unlimited wavelength selection, up to three onboard dispensers, unparalleled optical performance and the advanced SkanIt Software

Varioskan Flash is certified for DLReady™ by Promega* and LanthaScreen™ by Invitrogen Corp**.

Ordering Information:
5250030: Varioskan Flash with top reading
5250040: Varioskan Flash with top and Bottom reading
5250500: Varioskan LumiSens option, factory fitted (also enabling luminometric spectral scanning)
5250510: Dispenser option, with 1mL syringe, factory fitted

Models

FI/TRF Specifications

Attributes
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Bandwidth	Excitation/emission: 5 nm and 12 nm/12nm
Detection Mode	Multi-label
Lighting	Xenon flash lamp
Read Method	Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning with all detection technologies
Sample Formats	6 – 1536-well plates
Scanning Speed	96-well plate in 15 s, 384-well plate in 45 s, and 1536-well plate in 135 s (minimum kinetic interval time from A1 back to A1). Spectral scanning speed: < 2 s/well, 400 – 500 nm, 1 flash, 2 nm steps
Shaking Pattern	Orbital with adjustable speed and diameter
Wavelength Selection	Double excitation and double emission monochromators
Depth	22.8 in
Height	19.7 in
Width	21.3 in
Additional Specifications	Sensitivity/dynamic range: Fluorescence intensity, top reading: 6 decades, 384-well plate Fluorescence intensity, bottom reading: 5.5 decades, 384-well plate Time-resolved fluorescence, top reading: 6 decades, 384-well plate Dispenser Number of dispensers: Up to 3, automatic dispensing position control Syringe size: 1 ml (standard), 5 ml (on request) Dispensing volume 1 – 10 000 µl, with 1 µl increments (1 ml syringe) Automatic safety control based on maximum well volume Accuracy: < 0.2 µl or 2%, whichever is greater, 5 – 10 000 µl (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Precision: 5 – 19 µl < 5%, 20 – 10 000 µl < 2% (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Dispensing speed: 30 s for 96-well plate; 80 s for 384-well plate (5 µl/well, 1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip)

Luminometry Specifications

Attributes
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Detection Mode	Multi-label
Read Method	Endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning with all detection technologies
Sample Formats	6 – 1536-well plates, spectral scanning 6 – 384-well plates
Scanning Speed	96-well plate in 15 s, 384-well plate in 45 s, and 1536-well plate in 135 s (minimum kinetic interval time from A1 back to A1)
Shaking Pattern	Orbital with adjustable speed and diameter
Wavelength Selection	All wavelengths, filters and double monochromators
Depth	22.8 in
Height	19.7 in
Width	21.3 in
Additional Specifications	Sensitivity/dynamic range: 7 decades, flash ATP reaction, 384-well plate Dispenser Up to 3, automatic dispensing position control Plate types: 6 – 384-well plates Syringe size: 1 ml (standard), 5 ml (on request) Dispensing volume: 1 – 10 000 µl, with 1 µl increments (1 ml syringe). Automatic safety control based on maximum well volume Accuracy: < 0.2 µl or 2%, whichever is greater, 5 – 10 000 µl (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Precision: 5 – 19 µl < 5%, 20 – 10 000 µl < 2% (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Dispensing speed: 30 s, 96-well plate, 80 s, 384-well plate (5 µl/well, 1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Spectral Scanning Speed: < 2 s/well, 400 – 500 nm, 1 flash, 2 nm steps

Photometry Specifications

Attributes
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Bandwidth	5 nm
Detection Mode	Multi-label
Lighting	Xenon flash lamp
Sample Formats	6 – 384-well plates
Wavelength Selection	Double monochromators
Depth	22.8 in
Height	19.7 in
Width	21.3 in
Additional Specifications	Linear measurement range: 0 – 4 Abs (96-well plate) at 450 nm, ± 2% 0 – 3 Abs (384-well plate) at 450 nm, ± 2% Accuracy: ± 2% or 0.003 Abs, whichever is greater, at 200 – 399 nm (0 – 2 Abs) ± 1% or 0.003 Abs, whichever is greater, at 400 – 1000 nm (0 – 3 Abs) Precision: SD < 0.001 Abs or CV < 0.5%, whichever is greater, at 450 nm (0 – 3 Abs) Dispenser Up to 3, automatic dispensing position control Plate types: 6 – 384-well plates Syringe size: 1 ml (standard), 5 ml (on request) Dispensing volume: 1 – 10 000 µl, with 1 µl increments (1 ml syringe). Automatic safety control based on maximum well volume Accuracy: < 0.2 µl or 2%, whichever is greater, 5 – 10 000 µl (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Precision: 5 – 19 µl < 5%, 20 – 10 000 µl < 2% (1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Dispensing speed: 30 s, 96-well plate, 80 s, 384-well plate (5 µl/well, 1 ml syringe, 0.40 mm tip) Spectral Scanning Speed: < 2 s/well, 400 – 500 nm, 1 flash, 2 nm steps

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Features

Varioskan Flash spectral scanning multimode reader includes fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), photometric, and optional luminometric detection technologies. It is designed for optimization and analysis of various assays, such as binding assays, ADMETox, molecular biology assays, enzyme kinetic studies, ion-channel and cell signaling assays.

Unlimited wavelength selection for spectral analysis and measurement at any single wavelength—the optimal measurement wavelengths can be identified and easily selected for any assay at any time
Extremely easy measurement setup with automated internal functions ensuring maximal sensitivity and full dynamic range for every assay
Onboard dispensers for exact follow-up of kinetic reactions—essential for flash luminescence assays, Ca2+ flux studies and other rapid kinetic applications
Increased assay throughput—reads up to 1536-well plates and can easily be integrated with automated systems
High performance incubator for temperature critical assays
Easy assay setup, flexible data handling and convenient report formatting with SkanIt Software

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Filter & Monochromator

What is the use of the filter for photometric readings when the monochromator supposedly selects the desired wavelength already?

Forum: Thermo Scientific Varioskan® Flash Questions and Answers
Last Post: March 26^th, 2013

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Calibration values,

We're using Varioskan to read differents serum markers with ELISA method. We have a doubt about the post-treatment data. Can we define well's properties after reading absorbance? Thanks.