Liquid Handling: Microplate Washers and Dispensers > Microplate Washers
The 50™ TS Washer offers functionality that is unsurpassed in its class. The color touchscreen provides a visual interface that makes creating protocols fast and intuitive. Its performance for conventional plate washing is excellent, and it is also ideal for cell-based assay washing and for processing biomagnetic or polystyrene bead and vacuum filtration protocols. Used in conjunction with the 800™ TS Absorbance Reader or other detection system, the 50 TS brings convenience and consistently high quality results to your laboratory’s plate washing workflows.
These qualities make BioTek the #1 plate washer brand in the world. As an ISO certified and FDA registered Medical Device manufacturer, BioTek understands the importance of accurate, repeatable results, low maintenance, and reliability in the clinical and research laboratory.
Applications for the 50 TS extend far beyond simple dispense and aspirate routines typical of many ELISA processes. Optimize fluid delivery for gentle cell-based assay washing, or run bead-based processes with the available biomagnetic and vacuum filtration modules.
Routine maintenance ensures continued reliable washing and excellent assay performance. The 50 TS offers pre-defined, automated maintenance routines including daily and overnight protocols. These keep the fluid path clean and prevent buildup of salt, protein or other material that can block manifold tubes and cause inadequate washing.
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| General | |
| Microplate types | 24-, 96-, 384-well plates (96- and 384- well: standard and low profile plates; solid and filter bottom (option), 24-well plates with 4-well manifold) |
| Onboard software | Up to 75 user-programmable protocols Quick menu Create or edit custom protocols Run protocols created onboard or downloaded from LHC™ Software |
| Software (computer control) | Optional: Liquid Handling Control™ (LHC), for external computer control and operation LHC Software LHC Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance |
| Separation | Biomagnetic separation (“M” configurations) Vacuum filtration (“F” configurations) |
| Shaking | Programmable in minutes and seconds up to 30 minutes 5 intensities from 15-19 Hz |
| Soaking | Programmable in minutes and seconds up to 30 minutes |
| User interface | 4.3" color LCD touchscreen display |
| Washing | |
| Manifold types | 96-well washing: 8-well, 8-well short tube, 2x8-well, 12-well manifolds 96-384-well washing: 16-well manifold 24-well washing: 4-well manifold |
| Volume range | 25-3,000 µL-well |
| Wash cycles | 1-10 |
| Buffer/reagent selection | Auto switching module for up to 3 buffers ("V" configurations) |
| Supply bottle | 2L 4L (optional) |
| Dispense precision | 96-well plate: 8- and 8s-well manifold, 300 µL/well: <3.0% CV 12-well manifold, 300 µL/well: <3.0% CV 2x8-well manifold, 300 µL/well: <4.0% CV 384-well plate, 8-, 16-well manifold, 100 µL/well: <4.0% CV 24-well plate, 4-well manifold, 120 µL/well): <4.0% CV |
| Residual volume | 96-well plate: 8-, 8s-, 12-well manifold,3 cycles, 300 µL/well: <2.0 µL/ well 2x8-well manifold, 3 cycles, 300 µL/well: <4.0 µL/ well Filter bottom, 8-, 2x8-, 12-well manifold: <1.2 g increase after blotting 384-well plate: 8-, 16-well manifold, 1 cycle, 100 µL/ well: <4.0 µL/ well 24-well plate: 4-well manifold, 1120 µL/ well: <50 µL/well |
| Wash speed | 96 wells: 2x8 manifold, 3 cycles, 300 µL/well: <80s 12-well manifold, 3 cycles, 300 µL/well: <90s 8- and 8s-well manifold, 3 cycles, 300 µL/well: <130s 384 wells, 8- and 16-well manifold, 3 cycles, 100 µL/well: <260s 24 wells, 4-well manifold,1 cycle, 1120 µL/well: <60s |
| Wash volume | 25-3,000 µL well |
| Waste bottle | 2L 4L (optional) |
| Flow rates | 150 to 1000 µL/well/second (manifold dependent) |
| Sterilization | Chemical |
| Fluid delivery | One positive displacement syringe drive |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Power | External 24VDC power supply compatible with 100-240VAC @ 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 8 inches (35.6 x 40.6 x 16.5 cm) |
| Weight | 22 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Connectivity | 1 USB port for computer control |
| Regulatory | |
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. ROHS compliant. In Vitro Diagnostic use models are available. |
