The included tablet features an intuitive app for programming and operation. Unlike many 96-well pipetting stations, the AutoMATE™ 96 is "hands-free", with motorized tip loading/ejection and a four position, automated, sliding platform that precisely aligns the tips with the appropriate microplate/reservoir. Once programmed, the instrument can run protocols to completion without any manual positioning or adjustment.
Three interchangeable heads allow for a pipetting range from 1.0µL to 1000µL. The AutoMATE™ 96 is compact enough to fit onto a standard lab bench or into a biosafety cabinet. (head not included)
Pipetting Modes:
- Standard Pipetting: Aspirating and dispensing reagents by hand is labor-intensive and error prone. With the AutoMATE™ 96, reagents can be aspirated and dispensed automatically, ensuring accurate and precise transfer to and from microplates or reservoirs
- Multi-Dispensing (Repeat Pipetting): Continually filling microplates is a time-consuming process that can often result in hand fatigue. With the Multi-Dispensing function, repeatedly filling microplates can be automated and accomplished quickly without introducing hand strain or fatigue
- Secondary-Dispensing (Plate Filling): Many protocols and applications call for filling a plate with multiple samples or reagents. With the AutoMATE™ 96, multiple reagents can be aspirated and dispensed into the same microplate. For improved results, each dispense can be programmed to be include a mixing step
- Serial Dilutions: Performing serial dilutions via manual methods is labor-intensive and error prone. Errors in this process will amplify subsequent dilutions as the process continues. With the AutoMATE™ 96, serial dilutions can be performed automatically and error free
- Mixing: Mixing reagents by hand is strenuous and can be inconsistent. With the AutoMATE™ 96, mixing can be performed automatically with adjustable speeds, ensuring consistency
- Reverse Pipetting: When the accuracy of pipetting volume is critical, the AutoMATE™ 96 can be set to reverse pipetting mode. This technique greatly improves accuracy & precision with small volumes of biological fluids
Two operating modes are available and can be selected per the user's preference.
- Manual Mode: Perform operations quickly & efficiently simply by selecting each function individually
- Manual functions: Load tips, Eject tips, Aspirate reagents, Dispense reagents, Mix reagents, Blow out reagents
- Automated Program Mode: Create a protocol made up of multiple steps in succession. This interface allows for complex protocols to be run from tip-loading through completion with the touch of a button
- Programmable steps: Load/Eject Tips, Aspirate/Dispense reagents, Perform serial dilutions, Rinse tips, Repeat a cycle, Pause after a certain step
- Broad Labware Compatibility: All brands of microplates and reservoirs meeting SLAS/ANSI formats are compatible for use with the AutoMATE™ 96. Included plate adapters allow 384 well microplates and PCR plates to be used
- Fully Automated Tip Loading and Ejection: Motorized tip loading and ejection provides handsfree, consistent tip loading throughout all 96 wells