Description
The AquaMax Microplate Washer is a fully self-contained system, configurable for both 96- and 384-well microplates. Use preconfigured wash, soak, and aspiration protocols or create your own multi-step protocol using the simple touchscreen interface. For biochemical assays, the washer removes unbound material and unreacted reagents. For cell-based assays, the washer has the option for 96- or 384-well cell wash heads with angled pins to allow extremely gentle washing of weakly adherent cell types.
Specifications:
- Dimensions (in.): 8.3 (H) x 18.3 (W) x 20.3 (D)
- Dimensions (cm): 21 (H) x 46.6 (W) x 51.7 (D)
- Power Supply: Auto-switching
- Weight (instrument): 40.8 lbs. (18.5 kg)
- Wash head: PET (polyethylene terephthalate), 304 stainless steel
- Liquid contact materials: Nylon, Polypropylene, Teflon, Polyethylene, Stainless Steel, and Silicone
- Compatible microplates: SBS-conforming 96- and 384-well; flat, U-, or V-bottom plates
- Liquid inlets: 2 or 4
- Outlets: Waste to drain or vented container
- Interface connections: USB and proprietary StakMax connect
- Shake options: 3 speeds; Up to 600 sec. max.
- Regulatory certifications: cTUVus mark
Performance Specifications:
- Precision (96-well): < 4% CV @ 300 µL
- Precision (384-well): ≤ 3% CV @ 100 µL
- Washing times 96 wash head, 300 µL/well: Single cycle: 11 sec.; Three cycles: 26 sec.
- Washing times 384 wash head, 100 µL/well: Single cycle: 12 sec.; Three cycles: 28 sec.
- FastWash times (optimized for speed): 96 Wash Head, 300 µL/well, three cycles: 14 sec.; 384 Wash Head, 100 µL/well, three cycles 16 sec.
- Process time with integrated, optional StakMax Microplate Handling System (Fast Wash, 96 Wash Head, 300 µL/well, three cycles): < 13 min. for 20 plates
- Wash volume: 100-3000 µL
- Residual volume, 96: ≤ 5 µL
- Residual volume, 384: ≤ 2 µL
- Dispense volumes: 10-400 µL per well
