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Yes, the Multiskan FC is intergrateable with robotics.
Yes, the Halogen lamp 6V/10W is Cat. No. 1410101. You can replace the lamp yourself using instructions in the Multiskan FC User Manual: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/51119100
If the results are not as expected, performance can be verified using Multiskan Verification Plate (Cat. Nos. 24072800 (for 8 wavelengths, use with either model) or 24072805 (for 16 wavelengths, use with 51119100)).
Readers are factory-calibrated and perform self-diagnostics on start-up to ensure consistent results over time. Should an error message appear indicating calibration is needed, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific microplate instrument service group at thermofisher.com/contactus.
uDrop Plate is not compatible with Multiskan FC. For UV applications, refer to Multiskan Sky: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/51119500
No, Multiskan FC reads only in the visible range, 340-800 nm. For UV applications, refer to Multiskan Sky: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/51119500
A computer is not required. The instrument has on-board control that allows for programming and analysis of most assays.
Yes, SkanIt Research Edition is included with purchase; SkanIt Drug Discovery Edition for meeting CFR 21 Part 11 regulations (Cat. No. 5187149) must be purchased separately.
No, it has a Graphical User Interface with keypad for navigation.
The dimensions and weight of the Mjultiskan FC are: ca. 29 cm (W) x 40 cm (D) x 22 cm (H); weight 8.5 kg.
The cold room must meet these operating conditions: +10C to +40C; maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 degrees C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 degrees C, non-condensing; indoor use only.
The electrical specifications are as follows: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, nominal.
Multiskan FC carries the following certifications: CE, cSGSus, CSA, NRTL, UL, RoHS.
We recommend using SBS-standard flat-bottom plates of clear polystyrene that have a total height no taller than 15.3 mm (including any lid). Cat. No. 51119000 can accept 96 well plates; Cat. No. 51119100 can accept either 96 or 384 well plates. U bottom plates are acceptable but not ideal; V bottom plates cannot be used. No specific part number is required as long as it meets the above specifications.
Yes, both models have linear shaking standard.
The Multiskan FC With Incubator (Cat. No. 51119100) has incubation from ambient +4 to 50 degrees C. The Multiskan FC (Cat. No. 51119000) does not have incubation.
The Multiskan FC Cat. No. 51119000 can read 96 well plates; the Multiskan FC Cat. No. 51119100 can read 96- and 384-well plates.
The Multiskan FC With Incubator (Cat. No. 51119100) can read 384-well plates. The Multiskan FC (Cat. No. 51119000) reads only 96-well plates.
At 405 nm: 0-3 Abs, +/- 2%, 96-well plate; 0-2.5 Abs, +/- 2%, 384-well plate.
Read speed / measurement speed in Fast mode:
96-well plate = 7 seconds
384-well plate = 13 seconds
The HBW for a filter will range from 3-9 nm.
The filter wheel holds up to 8 filters.
A complete list of available filters with part numbers can be found in the Multiskan FC User Manual which can be found on this page: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/51119100
405, 450 and 650 nm ship with every Multiskan FC. No substitutions are allowed. A complete list of available filters for separate purchase can be found in the Multiskan FC User Manual found on the following page: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/51119100