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MicroFlo Select Dispenser

MicroFlo™ Select is the latest development in dispensing technology offering superior microplate dispensing flexibility in one compact instrument. In fact, it’s the first instrument of its kind to offer a wide range of choices in dynamic dispense volumes, microplate types, sample tube sizes and automated dispense height adjustment, along with a full range of cassettes to accommodate dispensing requirements now and into the future. An assortment of available cassettes each incorporate the appropriate tubing, tip properties and accurate dispensing technology to deliver full and reproducible incremental volumes of liquid within its specified volume range, even after numerous autoclave cycles.

For assays involving precious reagents, MicroFlo Select has a nominal dead volume of less than 1 mL. The built-in priming trough is designed to allow both recovery of reagents or, in automated environments, to send primed reagent directly to waste. For those with higher throughput requirements, the MicroFlo Select is easily integrated with the BioStack™ Microplate Stacker or BioStack Twister® II Microplate Handler for unattended operation. Alternatively, robotic integration of MicroFlo Select to third party automated systems is seamless with available .NET based interface software. Up to 8 reagents can be dispensed at one time with each dispense line incorporating an individually replaceable tip for easy maintenance. For stand alone users interested in full computer control of the dispenser, BioTek’s optional Liquid Handling Control™ Software allows dispense protocols to be created and run from the PC or downloaded to the onboard user interface.

Confidence-Plus Lifetime Warranty

Due to their unique design and incorporation of the highest quality materials, MicroFlo Select dispense cassettes are guaranteed not to break down, even after continuous use and repeated autoclave cycles.

  • 1 μL to 10 mL volume range
  • Accommodates 6- to 1536-well microplates, PCR trays, deep well microplates, microtubes and other tube configurations up to 4” in height
  • Range in cassettes sizes (1 µL, 5 µL and 10 µL)
  • Dead volume < 1 mL
  • Speed – Dispense 1536 wells in 18 seconds
  • Cassettes can be autoclaved without recalibration
  • Up to 8 reagents dispensed at one time
  • Ability to skip microplate columns or rows for customized dispense patterns
  • Automated dispense height adjustment
  • Built-in priming trough delivers used reagents to waste or recovery
  • Easy maintenance with individually replaceable tips
  • Choice of replacement cassettes or inexpensive tubing sets
  • Confidence-Plus lifetime warranty
Exceptional Dispense Accuracy and Precision



With MicroFlo™ Select’s range in cassette configurations for various dispense volume requirements, typical dispense precision and accuracy is under 2.5%.

Widest Range in Accommodated Labware



With its automated dispense height adjustment and best in class vertical offset capability, MicroFlo Select accommodates 6- to 1536-well plates, PCR trays, deep well plates, microtubes and other tube configurations up to 4” in height.
Model

MicroFlo™ Select

 Part #

MFS1536

MFS

 6- to 1536-well  
 6- to 384-well  
 Volume Range  1 µL - 10 mL
 Description Includes choice of any 2 cassettes

 

General
Microplate Types Microplates:
6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, 384-, and 1536-well microplates in low profile, standard and deep well heights

Other:
PCR trays, Microtubes, Test tubes <4" in height
Automation Compatible with BioStack Microplate Stacker and BioStack Twister II Microplate Handler
Onboard Software 2 x 24 LCD character display
25 alphanumeric soft keys
Last 10 quick dispenses stored for instant recall
Create, edit or run up to 75 custom protocols
PC Software Liquid Handling Control (optional):
For PC dispense protocol programming

Interface Software (optional):
For robotic system integration
Interface USB and RS-232
.NET Interface Software available for third party integrations
Humidity 10% - 80% (non-condensing)
Dispensing - Peristaltic pump
Dispensing Speed 10 µL, 96-well Microplate: 3 sec
5 µL, 384-well Microplate: 7 sec
1 µL, 1536-well Microplate: 18 sec
Volume Range 1 µL - 10 mL
Components and Materials Composition Cassette: Ultem™ from GE Plastics
Tubing: Peroxide cured silicone
Tips: Polypropylene or 316 stainless steel
Fluid Delivery Positive displacement peristaltic pump
8 individual tubes to transfer fluid from a supply bottle, or up to eight different supply bottles
Pump incorporates 4 rollers over which the tubing is stretched
Cassette Size Low Volume:
1 µL increments
1 µL - 50 µL volume range
0.010" (plastic) and 0.0075" (steel) diameter tips

Medium Volume:
5 µL increments
5 µL - 2.5 mL volume range
0.014" diameter tips

Large Volume:
10 µL increments
10 µL - 10 mL volume range
0.014" diameter tips
Dispense Accuracy +5% typical @ 1 µL
+2.5% typical @ 5 µL
+2.5% typical @ >10 µL
Dispense Precision <5% CV typical @ 1 µL
<2.5% CV typical @ 5 µL
<2.5% CV typical @ >10 µL
Recommended Replacement Interval Low Volume Cassette: 1,000 384-well microplates at 5 µL per well
Medium Volume Cassette: 1,000 96-well microplates at 50 µL per well
Large Volume Cassette: 1,000 96-well microplates at 100 µL per well
Number of Channels 8 channels, 1 x 8, 9mm spaced
Individually replaceable tips
Number of Reagents 8 reagents
Dead Volume Low Volume Cassette: 0.96 mL
Medium Volume Cassette: 3.4 mL
Large Volume Cassette: 5.9 mL
Sterilization Autoclave:
Cassette and tubing compatible with steam autoclaving
Up to 50 cycles at temperatures and pressures of 121°C and 1 bar (750 mmHg)

Chemical:
Tubing compatible with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 10.3"D x 14" W x 11.5"H (26 cm x 36 cm x 29.2 cm)
Weight 15 lbs (6.67 kg)
Regulatory
Regulatory For in vitro diagnostic use. All BioTek microplate instrumentation is CE and NRTL Safety Agency marked. For details on approvals and standards compliance, please contact BioTek.

Specifications are subject to change.

Optional

BioStack Microplate Stacker

BioStack Microplate Stacker

The BioStack™ Microplate Stacker adds stacking capabilities to BioTek's Synergy™, PowerWave™, ELx405™, EL406™, NanoQuot™, MicroFlo™ Select, MicroFill™ and Precision™ product families.


BioStack Twister II Microplate Handler

BioStack Twister II Microplate Handler

The BioStack™ Twister® II is a scalable robotic arm that can be interfaced to one or more BioTek readers, washers and liquid handling systems with incremental storage capabilities and automation for entire work cells.


Liquid Handling Control Software

Liquid Handling Control Software

Liquid Handling Control™ (LHC™) Software is a powerful yet flexible interface for use with BioTek’s liquid handlers including the market-leading ELx405™ Microplate Washer, the MicroFlo™ Select Dispenser, and the new EL406™ Combination Washer Dispenser.


Standard (Included)

Operators Manual

MANUAL Operator's manuals can be obtained via the Customer Resource Center

Optional

Bottles & Tubing

7170007 Large Volume Replacement Tubing Set (10 µL) - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170008 Medium Volume Replacement Tubing Set (5 µL) - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170009 Low Volume Replacement Tubing Set (1 µL) - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170520 Sample Tube Labware Holder accessory has picture

Cassettes

7170010 Large Volume (10 µL) Cassette - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170011 Medium Volume (5 µL) Cassette - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170012 Low Volume (1 µL) Cassette - molded plastic tips accessory has picture
7170013 Large Volume (10 µL) Cassette - stainless steel tips accessory has picture
7170014 Medium Volume (5 µL) Cassette - stainless steel tips accessory has picture
7170015 Low Volume (1 µL) Cassette - sapphire jeweled, stainless steel tips accessory has picture
7170016 Low Volume (1 µL) 1536-well Cassette - sapphire jeweled, stainless steel tips accessory has picture
7170017 Cassette Calibration Kit accessory has picture
7170018 Low Volume (1 µL) 1536-well Cassette - molded plastic tips accessory has picture

Product Qualification Packages

7170521 MicroFlo Select Qualification Package

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