Liquid Handling

• Universal & flexible automated pipetter
• Robust and reliable mechanism
• Highly consistent and reproducible results
• Servomotor for rapid and quiet operation
• Volume range: 0.5 µL up to 250 µL
• Exchangeable heads with 1, 3, 4 and 6 channels
• Pipetting, dispensing and mixing functions
• Freely definable sample configuration in 9, 4.5 or 2.25 mm, grid, other grids applicable as well
• Piercing capable
• 9 user-defined positions in 96 well SBS standard format

Easiest possible PCR batch preparation

FasTrans was especially designed for automated preparation of PCR plates, and serves as an easy and reliable method for rapid production of PCR batches in standard PCR plates/tubes and in “SpeedCycler” 36 and 96 well microplates LP.The risk of cross-contamination can be reduced further through the use of sealing foils that can be pierced. The option of adjusting the dosing speed, also makes it possible to process viscous media with-out difficulty. In addition, nine user-defined positions in a 96 well MTP standard-format enhance the flexibility of FasTrans.

• Adjustable dosing speed
  
• Controlled by PC software (included)
  
• Graphic generation of pipetting protocols
  
• Configuration wizard
  
• Available with or without housing
  
• Also applicable as a microarrayer

Alternative use as a microarrayer

FasTrans is a compact tabletop device that can also be used as a microarrayer in biochip research and development. The user-defined spot layout allows the device to handle biochips of various sizes, which, in turn, makes it possible to program dots as small as 0.5 µL and to dispense onto a biochip in predefined shapes.

Software with intuitive operating concept

TThe software is impressive by virtue of its intuitive graphic user interface, making it safe and easy to use. Selecting pipetting parameters is extraordinarily easy and always ensures lawless pipetting results.

Available pipetting heads

For the FasTrans a number of pipetting heads are available. Those are exchangeable in a simple way without any tool. You may choose between 1, 3, 4 and 6 channel heads for
0.5 – 30 μl or 5 – 250 μl pipetting volume. Multi channel heads can be mounted either at orientation of 0° or 90°.

• Automated, highly flexible liquid handling soon desktop system
  
• Highly reproducible, precise pipetting and dispensing results
  
• Modern servomotors provide fast, quiet operation
  
• Capacity ranges from 0.5 µL to 1000 µL
  
• Interchangeable head system with 1 or 8 channels
  
•  Free definable sample configuration within the 9 mm, 4.5 mm or 2.25 mm grid
  
• 12 freely selectable positions in 96 well SBS standard-format
  
• Users may select from different waste box systems for used tips
  
• Accommodates active and passive cooling
  
• Integrated UV lamp provides ideal protection from contamination

Highly precise, fully variable workstation

Thanks to its various pipetting heads and tips, the volume capacity of the GeneTheatre ranges from 0.5 to 1000 µL. Pipetting results – even for complex liquid handling tasks – are highly consistent and precise. Users may also integrate new plastic products into the software in only a few steps, with the calibration wizard and modern servomotors simplifying the learning process of the robot and omitting the time-consuming process of entering coordinates. A large range of different adapters and passive cooling blocks makes it possible to position the necessary consumables directly on the working desk of the device. The closed housing and two-piece, front sliding door all but eliminates potential contamination. In the event that contamination does arise, however, the integrated UV lamp allows users to decontaminate the unit quickly and easily.

• High precise pipetting, dispensing and mixing
• Closed, robust plexiglass housing with a front sliding door
  
• Accommodates use of external equipment, such as mixers,
  
•  thermal mixers or vacuum chambers
  
• Piercing function
  
• Integrated UV lamp

Use in a great variety of application areas

Thanks to its many versatile features, the GeneTheatre can be used in virtually any application, such as:

• Preparing whole PCR and real-time PCR batches
  
• Reformatting microplates in the 96, 384 and 1536 format
  
• Dispensing or distributing reagents
  
• Running automated dilution series
  
• Hit-picking and sample pooling
  
• Running microarray applications with freely selectable spot layouts and dots (starting at 0.5 µL)
  
• Performing mother-daughter plate transfers and single-tube transfers (0.2 – 2.0 mL)

Different applications require different numbers of tips, which is why the GeneTheatre has an intelligent waste box system that allows the user to choose whether used tips are discarded into a box on the work desk or into a box to the right or left of the housing. This gives users the option of using up to minimum 600 tips (1000 µL) in a run with no difficulty.

Intuitive and clear software concept

The GeneTheatre operating system uses a clearly structured, easy-to-learn user interface. Predefined pipetting and dispensing parameters allow users to set up different liquid handling routines quickly. For more complicated runs, users may also adjust a number of different influencing factors such as velocity, correction capacity, and approach height. Saved procedures can always be used again and be adjusted to different sample throughput rates.

• Simple and save tip changing with proven TipTray technology
• Quick and precise transfer of 96 and 384 samples or filling of 96 and 384 well microplates with reagents in one step
• Approved tip sealing technology from the high throughput assures accurate and reproducible results
• Flexible execution of single columns, e.g. for the production of serial dilutions
• Possibility to use external accessories like shakers, heating and cooling adapters as well as vacuum chambers
• Simple and intuitive handling with touch screen
• Reduced effort during recurrent tasks due to easy memory function and automatic use of parameters
• Automatic movement to different heights
• Two working positions for microplates and reservoirs
• Applicable on every laboratory bench and laminar flow due to minimal footprint

The SELMA 96 works like an electronic manual pipette, and you can handle it easily with a touch screen. The different pipetting modes demand the input of the desired volume only. Then, the SELMA 96 can be started directly without time-consuming teaching. It is a pipetting instrument for everyone.

Always reproducible and comparable results

The 96 channels of the SELMA 96 provide a save and accurate transfer of 96 samples in one step. Mixing up samples or neglecting single wells will belong to the past. The high quality tips and the tip sealing technology are tested in high throughput for many years. Hence, they provide precise and reproducible results. Thereby, the tips are sealed perfectly and constantly by a silicone mat. The accurate and similar movements of the pistons ensure reproducible and precise results without differences in the pipetting performance.

Furthermore, there are two instrument types (maximal volume of 25 µl or 250 µl) for the corresponding volume range. Due to the compact design the SELMA 96 can be used in a laminar flow to achieve perfect results.

More flexibility

The possibility to combine the SELMA 96 with different accessories like reservoirs, trays for several tasks and various TipTrays ensures a fast execution of different applications.
These accessories can be easily changed and cleaned to continue the work quickly. Already existing accessories like heating and cooling adapters, shakers and vacuum chambers can be used with the system, too. Special adjusting aids afford a correct positioning of these instruments.

Different TipTrays and trays enable to execute applications in a complete 96- and 384 well microplate format as well as in single columns of a microplate. Thus, you cannot only carry out serial dilutions quickly but also replicate or reformat microplates and fill microplates with buffers as well as exchange media.

The SELMA 96 features the possibility to adapt the pipetting speed on appropriate conditions to meet the requirements of different liquids.