Compatible with both the Thermo Scientific Matrix PlateMate 2x3 and Matrix PlateMate Plus, these accessories give you the freedom to utilize both instruments so you have the ideal platform for your specific liquid handling requirements.
Specifically designed for optimal fit and performance with our PlateMate family of automated systems
Interchangeable Pipetting Heads
A total of eight user interchangeable pipetting heads are available - two 96-channel and two 384-channel heads in both air-displacement and positive displacement models - to meet the specific volume range your application requires. Pipetting heads can be swapped out in under a minute with no tools, enabling the quick switch of volume ranges and number of channels, or even to change either Matrix PlateMate system from air-displacement to positive displacement pipette, and vice versa.
Air-Displacement Heads: For applications requiring the use of disposable pipette tips, these utilize Matrix D.A.R.T.s (Disposable Automation Research Tips) tips, and cover volume ranges of 0.5-30 µL or 5.0-300 µL in 96 configuration, and 0.5-30 µL or 1.0-100 µL 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 0.1-50 µL (with stainless steel needles) or 1.0-50 µL (with DuraFlex needles). Ideal for pipetting down to 0.1 µL, resin/bead mixtures, liquids with high vapor pressure or caustic reagents.
PTFE-Coated Steel Probes
Matrix PlateMate instruments support PTFE-coated stainless steel probes for use with the air-displacement heads.
Automation Reagent Reservoirs
To take advantage of the Matrix PlateMate instruments’ ability to replenish reagent, we offer a complete line of automation reservoirs.
Disposable Reagent Reservoirs: Made of injection molded polypropylene, these economical, disposable automation reservoirs feature removable splash baffles that prevent liquid from sloshing out.
Chemically Resistant Reusable Reagent Reservoirs: Made of PTFE or Delrin, these reservoirs are ideal for use with harsh chemicals.
Pipet Tip Wash Stations
96- or 384-channel tip wash stations are available for washing tips, probes, or syringes. Wash stations quickly mount onto the instrument. One peristaltic pump supplies clean wash fluid while a vacuum pump simultaneously removes waste fluid.
An overflow sensor turns the inlet pump off when too much fluid is detected.
Serial Dilution Tip Magazines
To further expand the versatility of Matrix PlateMate pipetting systems, these tip magazines have been developed to enable serial dilutions. Utilizing tip magazines, serial dilutions are possible within or between either 96 or 384 microplates. Magazines are compatible with all Matrix D.A.R.T.s (Disposable Automated Research Tips) tips.
Column-By-Column Tip Magazines: Accommodate one or two columns of tips for single or duplicate column-by-column serial dilutions. These magazines allow two halves of a plate to be serially diluted simultaneously—perfect for IC50 dilution applications.
Row-By-Row Tip Magazines: Accommodate rows of 12 or 24 tips for use with 96 or 384 well plates respectively for front-to-back or row-by-row serial dilutions.
Custom Microplate Adapters
Ensuring reliable tip access into 1536 well plates requires that the plate be positioned accurately in the plate nest. These adapters are required for use with specific 1536 microplates.
Linear Barcode Reader
The barcode reader can be positioned to read labels on the short or long sides of microplates. Barcode information is stored for reference or exported to other databases using ControlMate Software.
Piercing Kit
This kit enables the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 to pierce up to 96 sealed tubes simultaneously using our 96-channel 30µl Stainless Steel Probes. It is compatible with the standard round bottom and v-bottom blank or alphanumeric Matrix storage tubes sealed with pre-split Matrix SepraSeals.
Up to two racks on two piercing stations can be accessed per run so you can transfer solutions from one sealed tube rack to another, or dispense to a destination plate. This kit allows the transfer of liquid to or from 0.5ml, 0.75ml, and 1.4ml tubes placed on stage 3 and/or stage 4.
The piercing kit is an upgradeable option. The kit contains all the parts required to upgrade any Matrix PlateMate 2x3 stand alone or robotic-friendly system. The kit includes the stage, two stripper plates, three supports, and four alignment pins.
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