MicroFlo™ Microplate Dispenser
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Specifications
| Microplate types | Microplates: 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, 384-, and 1536-well microplates in low profile, standard and deep well heights Other: PCR trays Microtubes Test tubes <4” in height |
| Processing speed | 10 µL into 96-wells: 3 seconds 1 µL into 384-wells: 6 seconds 1 µL into 1536-wells: 18 seconds |
| Volume range | 1 µL – 10 mL |
| Cassette sizes | Low Volume: 1 µL increments 1 µL - 50 µL volume range 0.010" diameter tips Medium Volume: 5 µL increments 5 µL - 2,500 µL volume range 0.014" diameter tips Large Volume: 10 µL increments 10 µL - 9,999 µL volume range 0.022" diameter tips |
| Components and materials composition | Cassette: Ultem™ from GE Plastics Tubing: Peroxide cured silicone Tips: Polypropylene or 316 stainless steel |
| Fluid delivery | Positive displacement peristaltic pump 8 individual tubes to transfer fluid from a supply bottle, or up to eight different supply bottles Pump incorporates 4 rollers over which the tubing is stretched |
| Dispense accuracy | Low Volume Cassette: +10% @ 1 µL +5% @ >2 µL Medium Volume Cassette: +4% @ 5 µL +2% @ >10 µL Large Volume Cassette: +4% @ 10 µL +2% @ >20 µL |
| Dispense precision | Low Volume Cassette: 10% CV @ 1 µL 5% CV @ >2 µL Medium Volume Cassette: 5% CV @ 5 µL 2.5% CV @ >10 µL Large Volume Cassette: 4% CV @ 10 µL 2% CV @ >20 µL |
| Recommended replacement interval | Low Volume Cassette: 1,000 384-well microplates at 5 µL per well Medium Volume Cassette: 1,000 96-well microplates at 50 µL per well Large Volume Cassette: 1,000 96-well microplates at 100 µL per well |
| Number of channels | 8 channels, 1 x 8, 9mm spaced Individually replaceable tips |
| Number of reagents | 8 reagents |
| Dead volume | Low Volume Cassette: 0.96 mL Medium Volume Cassette: 3.4 mL Large Volume Cassette: 5.9 mL |
| Sterilization | Autoclave: Cassette and tubing compatible with steam autoclaving Up to 50 cycles at temperatures and pressures of 121ºC and 1 bar (750 mmHg) Chemical: Tubing compatible with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution |
| Onboard software | 2 x 24 LCD character display 25 alphanumeric soft keys Last 10 Quick Dispenses stored for instant recall Create, edit or run up to 75 custom Protocols |
| Interface | USB and RS-232 .NET Interface Software available for third party integratons |
| Power | 100 to 250V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 10.3” D x 14” W x 11.5” H (26 cm x 36 cm x 29.2 cm) |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.67 kg) |
| Environmental | Operating Conditions: 10º - 40ºC (50º - 104ºF) Relative Humidity: 10% - 80% (non-condensing) |
| Regulatory | For in vitro diagnostic use (Except in the European Union). All BioTek microplate instrumentation is CE and NRTL Safety Agency marked. For details on approvals and standards compliance, please contact BioTek. |
| Automation | Compatible with Bio-Stack Microplate Stacker and Bio-Stack Twister II Microplate Handler. |
