Used Lab Equipment

Performance

• Restacking feature allows plates to be returned to the input stack in their original order
• Can be operated without an external computer when used with the ELx405 Microplate Washer, MicroFill Microplate Dispenser, NanoQuot Microplate Dispenser, or MicroFlo Select Microplate Dispenser
• 30 or 50 standard height microplates (96- or 384-well) per interchangeable stack Optional rotational wrist allows users to integrate both landscape and portrait orientation microplate carriers with the instrument remaining in its optimal, ergonomic-friendly position
• Variable microplate input Small footprint conserves precious benchtop space; fits easily in most standard laboratory hoods

Design

• Universal design compatible with most supported BioTek instrumentation Designed for heavy use with aluminum precision-ground base Linear mechanisms built around proven BioTek technology Quiet operation with cams activated by stepper motors No moving parts to wear within motors Gripper incorporates rack and pinion drive for synchronistic movement Reliable transport with microplate gripped from below Onboard self-diagnostics ensure trouble-free operation

Specifications:

Performance:

• Restacking feature allows plates to be returned to the input stack in their original order
• Can be operated without an external computer when used with the ELx405 Microplate Washer, MicroFill Microplate Dispenser, NanoQuot Microplate Dispenser, or MicroFlo Select Microplate Dispenser
• 30 or 50 standard height microplates (96- or 384-well) per interchangeable stack Optional rotational wrist allows users to integrate both landscape and portrait orientation microplate carriers with the instrument remaining in its optimal, ergonomic-friendly position
• Variable microplate input Small footprint conserves precious benchtop space; fits easily in most standard laboratory hoods

Design:

• Universal design compatible with most supported BioTek instrumentation Designed for heavy use with aluminum precision-ground base Linear mechanisms built around proven BioTek technology Quiet operation with cams activated by stepper motors No moving parts to wear within motors Gripper incorporates rack and pinion drive for synchronistic movement Reliable transport with microplate gripped from below Onboard self-diagnostics ensure trouble-free operation

Features:

• <10 seconds plate exchange time
• Range of formats including 24-, 48-, 96-, 384- and 1536-well
• 10, 30, or 50 standard height microplates per interchangeable stack
• De-lidding and re-lidding capability with patented BioStack 4
• Rotational gripper for ergonomic  and compact integration
• Restacking capability
• Optional barcode scanner
• Direct control through washer and dispenser interface or via LHC or Gen5 PC software
• Small footprint conserves precious bench top space
• Walk away automation

Features:

BioStack™ is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek’s washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems. Its rapid plate exchange speeds increase throughput and enhance productivity, accommodating assay workflows for 96- and 384-well plates. The patented BioStack 4 offers efficient de-lidding and re-lidding of microplates for sensitive cell-based assays. Faster processing and walk away automation means increased throughput and greater productivity!

Specifications:

• Dimensions: Length 21" (54 cm), width 8" (21 cm), height 16" (40cm)
• Weight: <30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Power Supply: Compatible with 100 to 240 V~ ± 10% @50-60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 18°C to 40°C (64.4°F to 104°F)

Features:

The Countess™ automated cell counter is a benchtop automated cell counter that performs cell count and viability measurements using trypan blue stain.

Specifications:

• User-friendly, benchtop design for simple, fast, automated cell count and viability measurements within a minute  
• Provides data on cell size and is compatible with a wide variety of eukaryotic cells without the need for any special changes between large or small sizes  
• Measures cell concentrations ranging from 1 × 104 to 1 × 107 cells/mL and cells with sizes ranging from 5 μm to 60 μm 
• Uses disposable counting chamber slides that eliminate washing steps and cross contamination between samples  
• Saves and prints cell count data including images using the Countess™ software and Countess™ USB drive  
• Presents comprehensive data with graphical reports and as a .CSV (comma separated value) file for sample comparisons  
• Allows you to gate and analyze cells based on cell size 

Description:

The EZ1 Advanced XL performs automated nucleic acid purification for a wide range of sample types relevant for molecular diagnostics, human identity testing, forensics, biomedical research, and gene expression analysis.

Specifications:

• Features: Touch LCD user interface, IC card with protocols/software, barcode reader, UV lamp
• Instrument Dimensions (W x D x H): 510 x 510 x 570 mm
• Kits designed for this instrument: QIAGEN EZ1 Kits
• Pipetting Range: 50-1000 µl
• Protocols/main application on this instrument: Purification of DNA, mRNA, total RNA, and viral RNA and DNA
• Samples per run (throughput): 1–14 samples per run
• Weight: 48 kg
• Electrical Requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
• Technology: Magnetic-particle technology

Description:

• Programmable pre-analysis sample preparation
• Heating & cooling features
• Self-contained system
• Vertical set-up saves bench space
• Standard SBS format labware
• Disposable pipette tips
• High accuracy fluid dispensing
• Complete control of workflows
• Particle identification via Microsoft Excel®

Specifications:

• Operating principle: Single robotic XYZ arm, hydraulic fill on all fluidics
• Labware format: SBS
• Number of positions for labware: 7
• Maximum number of wells per deck position: 96
• Maximum volume dispensed per operation: 1000μl
• Minimum volume dispensed during dilution or reagent operations: 5μl
• Minimum volume dispensed into FlowCam for analysis: 100μl
• CV of aspiration/dispensing accuracy: ±0.5%
• Pipette format: Disposable
• Environmental (particulate) control: Positive pressure HEPA filtration
• Sterilization: UV, programmable exposure time
• Mechanical orbital method: 100 -2000 RPM clockwise
• Sample conditioning: Heating/cooling 2-90°C
• Mixing: Aspiration/dispensing method
• Multiple assays/workflows supported: Yes
• Operation pause and resume: Yes
• CFR21 Compliant: Yes
• Workspace illumination: User controlled white LED
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 49 x 30 x 25” (124.5 x 76.2 x 63.5 cm)
• Weight: 190 lbs. (86.7 kg)
• Voltage: 110-220 V
• Power: 700 watts, including FlowCam
• Operating Temperature Operating: 5-40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20-60°C

Description:

The Illumina high speed microplate shaker has the ability to shake traditional or deep-well microplates, shakes up to 48 microplates at one time, and can operate up to 2500 rpm while holding deep-well blocks and small diameter test tubes.

Specifications:

• Speed Range: 600 to 2500 rpm
• Orbit: 3.6 mm (0.14")
• Maximum Capacity: 48 microplates or up to 7 lb (3.2 kg)
• Timer: 1 second to 160 hours

Description:

• Easily spins down droplets and condensation in PCR Plates
• Easy insertion and removal of plates
• Swing-out rotor design eliminates need for plate seals Digital Display
• 2500 rpm/850 x g
• Electronic brake

Specifications:

• Run Time: 1 second to 10 minute
• Weight: 8 lb.
• Max. RCF: 850 x G
• Capacity: Two standard PCR microplates
• Max. Speed: 2,500rpm
• Display: Digital
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.5” x 11.4” x 14” (13.9 cm x 28.9 cm x 35.56 cm)
• Certifications/Compliance: CE Marked

Specifications:

• Capacity: 2 Microplates
• Speed Range: On Mode 300–2500 rpm; Touch Mode 300–3500 rpm
• Orbit: 3.5 mm
• Analog Controls
• Temperature Range: 39 to 104°F
• Relative Humidity: 20% to 85%
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 5.4 x 4.5 in

The SmartReader 96 comes complete with 4 popular filters: 405,450,492,630nm and twenty six additional filters are available separately to cover a full range from 340 to 750nm.  The integrated filter wheel allows up to 8 filters to be loaded at once, and filters can be selected during programming. Up to two filters can be used for 2 measurements of the sample plate, for calculated comparisons.  Kinetic calculations can be performed by setting multiple readings. The SmartReader 96 is a convenient stand alone reader, all software and the programing system is incorporated into the electronics. However, a convenient USB port on the side allows quick and easy saving of data files to a USB drive, and the universal .csv files can then be shared or transferred to a computer for storage or further processing.  A data port can be used for connecting a computer or basic printer.

Specification:

• Control and Display: 7 inch touch screen (800 x 480 pixels)
• Light Source: Quartz-halogen lamp 6V/10W
• Wavelength Range: 340-750nm (405, 450, 492 and 630 nm filters included)
• Half-Bandwidth of filter: 3~9nm
• Readout Range: 0~4.000 Abs
• Linearity (405nm): 0~2.000 Abs <+1% / 0~4.000 Abs <+2%
• Precision: CV</= 0.2% (0-3) Abs ; CV</= 01.0% (3-4) Abs
• Test Speed: <6 sec. for 96 well plate
• Shaking: 3 modes - slow, medium, fast
• User Interface: Integrated software and touch screen control
• Storage: 200 programs; 100,000 test records
• Ports: USB ports for PC, printer, mouse and flash drive
• Dimensions: 295x440x225 mm (11.6 x 17 x 8.75 inches)
• Weight: 10 kg

Features:

The Bio-Plex 3D suspension array system is the next generation multiplexing platform based on xMAP technology. Expanded multiplexing capability, faster time to results, and automation capability make it the platform of choice for high-throughput testing for nucleic acid and protein applications.

Specifications:

• Software: xPONENT (acquisition) Bio-Plex Manager (analysis)
• Optics: Lasers/APDs/ PMTs
• Multiplex Capacity: 500
• Bead Compatibility: MagPlex-C, MicroPlex, LumAvidin, xTAG
• Read Time: ~20 min/96-well plate, ~75 min/384-well plate
• Applications: High-throughput
• Plate Format: 96-well/384-well
• Dynamic Range:5 logs

Includes: computer, touch screen monitor, manuals, and software.

Features:

The compact and lightweight XRD-384 reagent dispenser accommodates a wide variety of shallow and deep-well microplates including 96, 384 and 1536-well formats.

Designed for the precise dispensing of volumes from 0.5ul to 2000ul, this system will fill a 384-well format microplate in 10 seconds.

Specifications:

• Dispensing Accuracy: <2% CV at 5μl

• Tube:0.1ul  (96-125μl/384 version) 1μl (96-500μl version) Cassette type special silicon tubing set.

• Processing Speed: 10 sec/384-well format microplate

• Work Area: 96, 384, 1536 well format microplate x1, reservoir x1

• Program Memory: 100 programs

• Power Supply: 100 - 200 VAC

• Dimensions: W 370mm x D 310mm x H 270mm

• Weight: 9kg (approx)

Featuring:
• 96 well microplate washing

Includes:
• Vacuum Pump
• Valve Module
• Reservoir Bottles
• Waste Bottle
• Tubing
• Manual

The ELx405 Select is the world’s first deep well microplate washer that aspirates and dispenses into 96- and 384-well plates without requiring specialized manifolds. ANSI/SBS standard height microplates can also be washed, making the ELx405 Select a total solution for all your laboratory’s microplate washing workflows. Wash processes used in cell culture and plasmid DNA preparation are automated with the ELx405 Select – there’s no need for specialized instrumentation. ELx405 Select can also process magnetic and polystyrene bead protocols, making it a versatile plate washer for many laboratories. The ELx405™ Select is automation compatible and its patented Dual-Action™ manifold is particularly useful in cell-based assays. This product is ideal for all standard and deep well microplate washing requirements.

Specification:

• Microplate types: 96- and 384-well, low profile and standard height, deep well plates up to 50 mm
• Onboard software: Create, edit or run multiple protocols
• Software (computer control): LHC2 pc software
• Shaking: Programmable up to 60 minutes (Slow, medium, fast or variable)
• Soaking: Programmable up to 60 minutes
• Automation: BioStack (for standard plate heights only) and 3rd party automation compatible (deep well and standard plates)
• Manifold types: 96-tube Dual-Action manifold for 96- & 384-well washing
• Volume range: 50 - 3000 µL/well, in 1 µL increments
• Wash cycles: 1-10
• Buffer/reagent selection: Auto switching module for up to 4 buffers (option)
• Supply bottle: 4 L or 10 L (optional)
• Dispense precision: ≤3% CV: 300 µL/well (96-well washing)
• Residual volume: <2 µL/well (standard & deep well 96-well plates)
• Wash speed: 96-wells, 300 µL/well, 3 cycles (<30 seconds); 384-wells,100 µL/well, 3 cycles (<80 seconds)
• Flow rates: High flow to low flow, optimized rates for cell assays
• Sterilization: chemical
• Power: 100 - 240 Volts AC 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 14" W x 17" D x 11" H (35.6 x 43.2 x 27.9 cm)
• Weight: 30 lbs (13.5 kg)

Featuring:
• 96 well microplate washing

Includes:
• Vacuum Pump
• Valve Module
• Reservoir Bottles
• Waste Bottle
• Tubing
• Manual