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Automated washer and filler for 96- and 384-well microplates (A1000) Automated washer and filler for 96- and 384-well microplates (A1000)

Key Features:

  • Accurate dispensing and low residual volumes
  • Up to two wash reagents each with its own fluid pathway
  • Unique open construction for easy integration with robotic systems
  • Plate sweep for lowest residual volumes
  • Up to 30 user programmable wash protocols
  • Optical liquid level sensing in all reservoirs with visual warning system
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Dispense heads available in 8 and 12 way format
  • External USB port or RS232 port for robotic integration
  • 12V DC remote power supply for peace of mind and added safety
The A1000 microplate washer is a unique processor for the fully automated washing and filling of both standard and deep well 96 and 384 well microplates. The unit is designed to achieve fast and reliable microplate processing with high precision, repeatability and flexibility.

Specifications

Dispense reservoirs
3 x 2 L
Waste reservoir
2 L
Precision
 ±3% at 300 µL
Residual volume 3 µL per well with standard dispense or 1 µL per well with sweep
Dispensing volume
25 µL - 1500 µL in 25 µL increments
Weight 9.2 Kg
 Dimensions 65 cm x 65 cm x 35 cm (W x D x H)

Ordering Information

Part No. Description


L075-8
8-channel washer A1000
L075-12
12-channel washer A1000
L075-Wash-S
Wash level sensor
L075-Waste-S
Waste level sensor
L075-AC
Aerosol cover
L075-RP
Additional reagent pump
L075-384
Wash head 384 step

More Information

Please contact Discovery for pricing for the A1000 and accessories.


 
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Microplate washer with 8 or 12 channel wash heads (S200) Microplate washer with 8 or 12 channel wash heads (S200)

This robust microplate washer is the most user friendly manual washer on the market. Microplates can be processed in the standard position on top of the pump unit or on the lab bench. The compact and quiet S200 includes the following features:
  • Accurate dispensing and low residual volumes
  • Adjustable dispense pressure and aspiration force
  • Filtered pump inlet and silenced outlet
  • Fully autoclavable, metal-free fluid path
  • Colour coding for easy maintenance and system modularity
  • Easy to clean with a small footprint
  • 8 or 12 way wash heads
  • Optional aspirate probes and fill manifolds
  • 12V DC remote power supply for added safety
A complete system includes wash head, wash and waste bottles, pump unit, plate carrier, power supply and all tubing.

Specifications

Weight 4 Kg
Dimensions 25cm x 37cm x 13cm (WxDxH)
Power 12V DC remote power supply

Ordering Information

 L072 8-channel washer (complete system)
 L073 12-channel washer (complete system)
 L072-8MCT 8-way washer, plate carrier and tubing
 L073-12MCT 12-way washer, plate carrier and tubing
 L072-8MCR 8-way washer, plate carrier and reservoir kit
 L073-12MCR 12-way washer, plate carrier and reservoir kit
 L072-8M 8-way washer
 L073-12M 12-way washer
 L074
Vacuum /pressure unit with single probe or 8-way manifold
 

 
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SQUIRT multiformat microplate washer and coater SQUIRT multiformat microplate washer and coater

Key Features:

  • Wash any 96, 384 and 1536 well SBS-formatted microplate with a single microplate washer
  • Advanced wash head manifold design eliminates the need for separate wash heads for different plate formats
  • Precise, fast, easy to use and robotics-compatible
  • Ideal for the most demanding wash requirements with a washing efficiency >106
  • Quick setup with easy out-of-the-box design
SQUIRT is the simple solution for flexible and reliable plate washing. This multi-format plate washer and coater handles any 96-, 384- and 1536-well SBS-formatted plate without manifold exchange or adjustment at speeds of up to three wash/dry cycles per 15 seconds. The SQUIRT microplate washer is designed for reliability either as a bench top device or as part of an integrated robotic system.

The SQUIRT microplate washer's unique slit manifold design sweeps a blade of liquid across the whole surface of the plate. A second manifold completes the operation by drying with an air blade.  This minimizes clogging of the manifold and eliminates the 'corona effect' where cells are selectively removed from the centre of the wells during washing with traditional probe-based instruments. The SQUIRT's plate inversion spraying technique achieves a wash efficiency of >106.



Photomicrographs of cells grown in a 1536 well plate and washed with SQUIRT. The picture on the left was taken before washing and the picture on the right was taken after washing. Cells were processed three times and remain undisturbed by SQUIRT. Notice the absence of pressure points that result from probe-based methods.

Applications:

SQUIRT microplate washers are ideal for:

•   Cell-based assays
•   ELISA plate washing
•   High content screening
•   Proteomics
•   Washing genomic slides
•   Coating microplates

The SQUIRT can be fitted with an optional magnetic plate carrier insert for applications using magnetic bead technology. The magnetic plate carrier can be quickly attached to the SQUIRT to secure magnetic beads to the bottom of the microplate during washing.

More Information

Please click here to download a PDF brochure on the SQUIRT microplate washer.

 
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