Intelligent PIPETTING
WITH A TEAM OF TECHNOLOGIES
Liquids in the tip, not on the tip: Dual Liquid Level Detection (Dual LLD)
Aspirates with proof: Monitored Air Displacement (MAD)
Pipettes with proof: Total Aspiration and Dispense Monitoring (TADM)
In the lab, technology and precision are essential in guaranteeing maximum process reliability and to safeguard samples. The smooth interplay between software and mechatronics, coupled with an intuitive user interface makes the liquid handling of the Microlab STAR easy to program and less error prone.
Liquid Level Detection (LLD) determines liquid levels in tubes and plates located on the pipetting deck in two modes: capacitive LLD (cLLD) to detect conductive liquids; and pressure-based LLD (pLLD), to detect virtually all liquid types, including foaming liquids and non-conductive organic solvents. No matter what characteristics your liquids have, the Microlab STAR makes sure they’re safely pipetted.
Monitored Air Displacement (MAD) detects clots or empty wells with real-time tracking of aspiration performance, and it can also be used to pipette highly volatile solvents.
Total Aspiration and Dispense Monitoring (TADM) offers real-time monitoring of each independent pipetting channel during aspiration and dispensing and verifies sample transfer with a traceable digital audit trail.
Even better tip attachment and precision: New CO-RE II technology
Aspiration
Dispense
The innovative design with its new stop disk and improved CO-RE II tip design offers unique value to the automation community in Life Sciences and Diagnostics. Up to 15x life span Less wear and tear Higher precision pipette tip alignment Simplified serviceability and reduced preventative maintenance leads to lower total cost of ownership
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Handles difficult liquids accurately: Anti-Droplet Control (ADC)
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Anti-Droplet Control (ADC) detects and reacts to real- time pressure changes from volatile organic solvents in each pipetting channel to prevent inadvertent dripping.
Ambient- Pressure
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Normal
Empty
Clogged
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Plunger
1 Blocked Tip, Blood Clot 2 Short Sample / No Sample 3 Incorrect Volume 4 Short Sample
1 Dispense Speed Incorrect / Blocked Tip 2 Leaky System / Lost Sample 3 Incorrect Volume
Channel
Pressure Sensor
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Metal Coupling
Tip
CO-RE II sealing surface
Volatile Liquid
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CO-RE II
A Schematic sketch showing a pipetting channel with its pressure sensor. The volatile liquid contained in the tip evaporates into the air space. B Pipetting without ADC, as the pressure in the tip increases, a droplet forms at the end of the tip, reducing the pressure in the tip when it falls off. C Pipetting with ADC, pressure differences are detected by the pressure sensor and will be compensated in real-time by plunger movements: droplet formation is prevented.
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