The Thermo Scientific Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is a 6-position versatile automated liquid handling platform. The instrument is compatible with 8 user-interchangeable disposable or fixed tip pipetting heads with a combined volume range of 0.1µl-300 µl. The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is available in (2) versions, either standalone with safety light curtain and side shields to ensure user safety or robotic friendly for easy integration into larger robotic systems. Every instrument comes with the license free ControlMate software interface and is installed by an Automation Specialist to ensure all customers are fully trained and ready to hit the ground running after their Matrix PlateMate 2x3 set-up.
Four interchangeable air-displacement and four interchangeable positive displacement pipetting heads available for flexibility of channels, volume ranges and applications, as well as ease of service
Six-position/flexible deck configuration accommodates microplates, reservoirs, wash stations, vacuum manifolds and other accessories
High resolution X-Y plate positioning (0.06mm) ensures reliable tip access into 96, 384, 864 and 1536 well plates
Two peristaltic pumps support onboard active reagent replenishment and Matrix D.A.R.T.s tip washing
Non-contact liquid level sensors trigger automatic replenishment of reagent reservoirs
Choice of open work area or safety enclosure provides robotic access in automated environments, or complete operator safety for standalone usage
Barcode reading capability allows automatic tracking of microplates as they are moved on and off the work deck
The optional Thermo Scientific Matrix SepraSeal Piercing Kit enables the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 to pierce up to 96 sealed storage tubes simultaneously using positive displacement (fixed tip) pipetting technology
The optional Vaccum Filtration Kit integrates the Millipore MulitScreenHTS™ Vacuum Manifold and pump with the Matrix PlateMate 2x3. This new functionality means that all of Millipore’s filtration assays are now compatible with the Matrix PlateMate 2x3, including receptor binding assays, homogenous assays, genomic sample preparations, bead based assays, and other bioassays requiring filter plates
Choice of Pipetting Heads
The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 utilizes the same pipetting heads as the high throughput Matrix PlateMate Plus. With a total of eight user interchangeable pipetting heads available, the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 can be configured for almost any application your protocol requires.
Air-Displacement Heads: Utilize Matrix D.A.R.T.s® (Disposable Automation Research Tips) tips, and cover volume ranges of 0.5-30µL or 5.0-300µL in 96 configuration, and 0.5-30µL or 1.0-100µL in 384 configuration. These pipetting heads are ideal for applications requiring disposable tips, serial dilutions, or high aspiration volumes.
Positive Displacement Heads: Available in either 96 or 384 syringe configurations, with a volume range of 0.1-50µL (with stainless steel needles) or 1.0-50µL (with DuraFlex needles). Ideal for pipetting down to 0.1µL, resin/bead mixtures, liquids with high vapor pressure, or caustic reagents.
Six-Position Work Deck
Can accommodate any combination of microplates, tube racks, disposable reagent reservoirs, tip wash station, or other ancillary devices such as vacuum manifolds. 24V DC power source is available on the deck for other peripheral devices, and can be controlled via the ControlMate software interface.
Choice of Robotic Friendly or Standalone Safety Enclosure Work Stations
The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is available with an open work deck for access by robotic arms and integrated components in automated environments, or a CE-certified model with a safety enclosure side panels and light safety curtain in the open front.
Precise Microplate Positioning
All (six) plate positions feature active positioning with X-Y resolution of 0.06mm. This ensures that 96, 384 and 1536 well plates can all be reliably aligned under the pipetting head. This high level of precision movement also enables the Matrix D.A.R.T.s tips or syringe needles to touch off liquid on the bottom or sides of microplates for dry dispenses, as well as deliver liquid into precise locations within a well.
Small Footprint
Makes Matrix PlateMate 2x3 ideal for use on laboratory benches, or the liquid handling component of a larger robotic system.
Peristaltic Pumps/Liquid Level Detection
Two onboard peristaltic pumps can be used to fill reagent reservoirs or a tip wash station. Integrated non-contact liquid level sensing ensures that reservoirs are automatically replenished when desired, and that reservoirs are not over-filled.
Intuitive ControlMate Software
All Matrix PlateMate 2x3 functions are controlled with the intuitive drag-and-drop ControlMate software. This is the same software that is used on all Thermo Scientific Matrix automation platforms, and an available OLE package provides developers with an ActiveX automation interface.
Applications
24 or 48 well plate to/from 96 well plate reformat
Addition of buffers, diluents, enzymes, substrates, ligands etc.
Addition of labeled compounds, including fluorophores, radio labeled compounds
Addition of microbeads for assays such as LOCI or loading combichem plates
Addition of viscous solutions such as scintillation fluid or glycerol/sucrose solutions
Antibody microarrays for multianalyte ELISAs
Any 96- or 384-channel low-volume positive displacement pipetting procedure
Assay miniaturization
Automatic serial dilutions
Cell-based assays
Column-based intra/inter-plate serial dilutions
Dispensing of solvents
ELISA assays
Filter-plate vacuum extraction assays
Fluorescence assays
Full 96/384 plate sample transfers
Full plate dilutions
Full plate reformatting (96 to 384 or 384 to 1536 well plates)
6-position deck, two (2) peristaltic pumps, one vacuum pump for waste fluid removal, one (1) 24 V DC outlet, ControlMate software interface, power cord, PC communication cable
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