BioStack Microplate Stacker
Technical Details
General
| Microplate types |
All models: ANSI/SBS Standard and low profile 96, 384 and 1536 wells
BioStack 4: 24- and 48-well plates (model dependent) Maximum plate height: 23.2 mm BioStack 3, BioStack, BioStack Neo: Maximum plate height 14.6 mm |
| Other labware supported |
BioStack 4: De-lidding capability: (lids always removed during processing) 96-,384-, and 1536-well plates. Maximum height, including lids: 16.9 mm Nunc plates: (lids can remain on plate during process, or can be removed) 6-, 12-, 24-, 48- well plates. Maximum height, including lids: 23.2 mm |
| Microplate capacity |
BioStack 4: 10 and 30 plate stacks are removable and interchangeable (50-plate stacks may be used with non-lidded plates only) 96-/384-well plates: Up to 30 plates (with lids) 1536-well plates: Up to 75 plates BioStack 3, BioStack, BioStack Neo: 10-, 30- and 50-plate stacks are removable and interchangeable 96-/384-well plates: Up to 50 plates 1536-well plates: Up to 75 plates |
| Barcode scanner | Landscape or portrait orientation, Code 39, Codabar, UPC/EAN, Code 128 compatible 1D and 2D barcodes: BioStack Neo |
| Processing speed (plate exchange time) |
BioStack 4: <20 seconds (with de-lidding) <12 seconds (without lids) BioStack 3: <10 seconds BioStack: <33 seconds BioStack Neo: 6 seconds |
| Software |
LHC2 for liquid handling instruments (optional) Gen5 2.0 for readers |
| Direct Control | Washers and dispensers with keypad interface can directly control BioStack |
Physical Characteristics
| Power | 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz. |
| Weight | < 25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Dimensions |
BioStack 4:8.3" W x 22" D (21 x 56 cm)
BioStack 3, BioStack Neo: 7.4" W x 20.7" D (18.8 x 52.6 cm) BioStack: 7" W x 18.5" D (18 x 47 cm) Overall height will vary depending on connected instruments and stacks used. |
| Operating Environment | 18°C to 40°C; 10% to 85% humidity |
Regulatory
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. RoHS Compliant. |