BioTek - EL406
Combination Washer Dispenser: Combines Thorough Washing and Precise Dispensing in One Space-Saving Instrument Configuration
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Features of EL406
- Accommodates 1536-, 384- and 96-well microplates
- Magnetic particle assays and standard ELISAs
- High-energy neodymium iron boron magnets
- Optimized field gradient within wells
- Rapid separation of micrometer and nanometer beads
- Superior microsphere retention
- Fast microplate washing and dispensing
- Patented Dual-Action™ wash manifold
- Up to three reagent dispensers
- Unattended operation for long and tedious liquid handling processes
- Smaller benchtop or robotic system footprint compared to separate washer and three dispensers
- BioStack™ compatible for automated processing of up to 50 standard height microplates
- Choice of software control from instrument keypad or Liquid Handling Control™ (LHC) PC software
- Built-in ultrasonic cleaner
- Automatic buffer switching of up to four wash buffers
General Specifications
| Depth | 18 in |
| Maximum Dispensing Volume | 3000 μL per well |
| Height | 12.5 in |
| Width | 16.5 in |
| Power Requirements | Compatible with 100 to 240 V~ ± 10% at 50-60 Hz |
| Shaking Pattern | User-programmable speed and timing |
| Sample Formats | 1536-, 384-, and 96-well Standard height and low profi le |
| Weight | 32 lbs |
Additional Specifications
Washing
Washing Speed: (1 asp. / 1 disp. cycle)
300 µL/well, 96 wells, 96-tube manifold: 13 seconds
100 µL/well, 384 wells, 192-tube manifold: 17 seconds
10 µL/well, 1536 wells, 2 32-tube manifolds: 36 seconds
Volume Range: 3 - 3000 µL/well
Dispense Accuracy: ±3% typical
Dispense Precision: Residual Volume:
Dispensing – Peristaltic Pump
Dispensing Speed:
10 µL/well, 96 wells, 8-tip cassette: 8 seconds
5 µL/well, 384 wells, 8-tip cassette: 12 seconds
1 µL/well, 1536 wells, 8-tip cassette: 27 seconds
Volume Range: 1 – 3000 µL/well
Dispensing – 2 Syringe Pumps
Dispensing Speed:
10 µL/well, 96 wells, 16-tube manifold: 9 seconds
5 µL/well, 384 wells, 16-tube manifold: 11 seconds
3 µL/well, 1536 wells, 2 32-tube manifolds: 14 seconds
Volume Range: 3 – 3000 µL
Magnetic Field:
384-well separation
4,300 gauss
96-well separation
6,800 gauss