Please help ID a mystery part - has A1 microplate tray & Sheath, Power, Tower, Diag, MPL, BTL I/O connectors

I am unsure how to post photos in the thread, so I added a link to them at Dropbox. Any hints to post some photos in the thread would be appreciated.

That definitely looks like a complex and specialized piece of lab automation equipment especially with that Tri-Continent 7360-18 RVT syringe pump and the variety of MPL and BTL I/O connectors. Based on the parts you've listed (particularly the A1 microplate tray holder and fluid handling chassis), it sounds like this might be part of an older high-throughput screening or liquid handling system, possibly from Beckman Coulter, Tecan, or even a custom OEM variant used in pharmaceutical R&D.
The inclusion of motion control sensors, probe interfaces, and microplate tray holders suggests it was designed to automate liquid transfers or sampling, likely for use in assays involving microplates. If you're trying to reverse-engineer its original purpose or repurpose it, having a solid understanding of microplate formats could be a great starting point. You might find this 96 well plate template helpful, it provides a clear visual reference of plate layouts and dimensions, which could assist in identifying compatible systems or reconstructing its workflow. For more information click this link: https://96wellplatetemplate.com/
If you can post photos, that would definitely help narrow it down. Sometimes older instruments like this still have value to labs doing legacy assays or for educational/demonstration purposes, so it’s great you’re looking to preserve it instead of scrapping. Let us know if you find any branding or serial tags, those often help trace the manufacturer.

Thanks for the amazing reply.

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