Multiskan FC brings together over 40 years experience of the well-known Multiskan product brand, with features for enhanced usability. The Multiskan FC has a 340–850 nm wavelength range, enabling a wide variety of applications from enzyme kinetic studies to Lowry assays. The instrument provides fast and accurate measurements enabling complete 96-well plate reading in less than seven seconds. The instrument is also equipped with linear shaking as standard. A model with an incubator enables incubation temperatures up to 50°C and the capacity to read 384-well plates. SkanIt software supports optimal use of the instrument with a visual workflow, effortless data analysis and exporting capabilities.
Features:
Proven performance and reliable day-to-day results through patented optical design and in-built self-diagnostics
A broad wavelength range of 340–850 nm for a wide variety of research and routine applications such as ELISA immunoassays, protein quantification, endotoxin, cytotoxicity and proliferation assays, enzyme assays and growth curves
Equipped with an eight-position filter wheel with three standard filters, 405 nm, 450 nm and 620 nm, preinstalled
A comprehensive range of easy-to install additional filters available for order
Fast and accurate measurement of both 96- and 384-well plates for various throughput requirements
Shaking and incubation up to 50°C for temperature critical assays
Ease of use through the large color screen and a variety of language versions
Visual and logical SkanIt software for comprehensive instrument control and data handling
Multiskan verification plate available for instrument performance verification
Robot compatibility for high-throughput environments
Application:
Light source | Quartz-halogen lamp 6 V/10 W |
Wavelength range | 340–850 nm |
Filters | 8-position filter wheel, the instrument is delivered with the following standard filters installed: 405 nm, 450 nm and 620 nm. Additional filters can be ordered separately. |
Half-bandwidth of filters | 3–9 nm |
Read-out range | 0–6 Abs |
Linearity (405 nm) | 0–3 Abs, ± 2%, 96-well plate |
0–2.5 Abs, ± 2%, 384-well plate | |
Resolution | 0.001 Abs |
Accuracy (405 nm) | ± 1% (0–3 Abs) or ± 0.003 Abs, which ever is greater |
Precision (405 nm) | CV ≤ 0.2% (0.3–3 Abs) |
Measurement speed | 7 s, 96-well plate, fast mode |
13 s, 96-well plate, normal mode | |
13 s, 384-well plate, fast mode | |
34 s, 384-well plate, normal mode | |
Optional incubator | Temperature range from ambient + 4°C up to 50°C |
Shaking | Linear shaking with three modes: slow, medium and fast |
Robotic compatibility | Yes |
Display | High contrast color display (480 x 272 dots) |
User interface | Internal software or PC control with SkanIt software |
Internal memory (standalone) | At least up to 99 assay protocols and 100 test results, 96-well plate |
External printer type | HP PCL5, PCL5e or PCL5c |
Communication | USB for computer connection |
USB memory stick position for data export | |
USB for external printer | |
Mains input | 100–240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power consumption | Max. 100 VA, standby 8 VA |
Overall dimensions (H x W x D) | 220 x 290 x 400 mm |
8.7 x 11.4 x 15.7 in. | |
Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs.) |
Conformity to regulations | 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, EMC) |
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) | |
2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) | |
FCC Part 15, Subpart B/Class B | |
2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) | |
2012/19/EU (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) | |
98/79/EC (In Vitro Medical Device)* | |
PC requirements for SkanIt software | |
Minimum system requirements | |
Operating system |