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The Labware Stacking ALP is an accessory for Biomek® NX Span-8 with Gripper instruments. The Labware Stacking ALP provides “on-deck” sequential storage of Biomek Tips, microplates, filtration blocks, and other labware. Being “on-deck” allows access by the Biomek NX Span-8 Gripper without occupying any standard ALP positions due to its mounting location on the front left side of the instrument.

The ALP consists of two labware stacks or silos. Both stacks can be used for storage of labware to feed the requirements of a Biomek Software method, or one stack can be used as a labware input source, while the second stack is used as the output destination. The capacity per stack for common labware types is:

• 17 standard depth microplates (14 mm)
• 7 deepwell plates (1 mL)
• 6 deepwell plates (2 mL)
• 8 standard filtration blocks
• 5 Biomek P20, P50, or P250 Tip racks (represented in the photo above as blue labware)
• 3 Biomek Span-8 P1000 Tip racks (represented in the photo above as yellow labware)

The Labware Stacking ALP is an excellent, low-throughput alternative to “off-deck” storage devices, such as a Cytomat hotel or Stacker Carousel, and where “on-deck” standard ALP positions need to be conserved for other assay requirements.

Provides automated clamping and positioning of 1,536-well plates for access by the Biomek NX 384-Channel Pipettor. The plates are clamped by a solenoid for reliable pipetting operations. The clamp is relaxed during non-use periods, thereby reducing potential heat build up. Multiple Positive Positioning ALPs may be integrated onto the Biomek NX work area as needed.

The Biomek NX Disposable Tip Loader ALP provides automated loading and unloading of all types of AP96 or AP384 disposable tips for the Biomek NX 96-or 384 channel pipettors. The tips are loaded via pneumatic pressure for reliable loading, thereby minimizing the stress on the pipetting system. Requires: 40 PSI clean dry air, 2.5 cfm. Maximum of 4 Tip Loaders may be integrated onto the Biomek NX work area.

The Tip Wash ALP provides a constant flow of liquid into 96 individual channels to wash the exterior of the pipetting tip. The inside of the tip is washed by aspirating and dispensing from the flow of liquid. The tip wash ALP reduces running costs by curtailing or eliminating the use of tips. Multiple tip wash ALPs can be configured for differing liquids or for specific pipettors.

Includes wash station, wash pump, supply tank, and drain/waste tank, ALP platform. Tip Wash ALPs can be configured in the outer most columns and back row of instrument. NOTE: Requires Biomek NX Device Controller (P/N 719366). The Biomek NX Disposable Tip Wash ALP 96-Channel is controlled by the Biomek NX System Software via the by the Biomek NX Device Controller. The washes can be manually configured or automatically configured.

The Tip Wash ALP provides a constant flow of liquid into 384 individual channels to wash the exterior of the pipetting tip. The inside of the tip is washed by aspirating and dispensing from the flow of liquid. The tip wash ALP reduces running costs by curtailing or eliminating the use of tips. Multiple tip wash ALPs can be configured for differing liquids or for specific pipettors.

Includes wash station, wash pump, supply tank, and drain/waste tank, ALP platform. Tip Wash ALPs can be configured in the outer most columns and back row of instrument. NOTE: Requires Biomek NX Device Controller (P/N 719366). The Biomek NX Disposable Tip Wash ALP 384-Channel is controlled by the Biomek NX System Software via the by the Biomek NX Device Controller. The washes can be manually configured or automatically configured.

Manifold only. Used to convert a 384-channel Tip Wash to 96-channel.

Manifold only. Used to convert a 96-channel Tip Wash to 384-channel.

For washing Biomek NX Span-8 Fixed Tips. Includes drain/waste tank and ALP platform. Can be located in the outermost columns and back row of instrument. NOTE: Uses system liquid for rinsing via syringe pumps. Faster washing can be provided using the optional Biomek NX Speed Pump (P/N 719653). The Tip Wash ALP provides individual cavities where system liquid flows through each of the eight channels to clean the interior of the tips. The exterior of the tips are cleaned as the system liquids overflows each cavity. Multiple tip wash ALPs can be configured for differing liquids or for specific pipettors.

Single-position cooling and heating ALP. Position in any location on the Biomek NX work area. User must supply reservoirs and a circulator bath with the following minimum specifications: Range: -20°C to 100°C; Flow Capacity: 7-15 L/minute; Max Pressure: 2.1 PSI; Reservoir Capacity: 6 L; Heating Capacity: 1,000 W; Cooling Capacity: 120 W at 0°C.

Includes single-position linear shaking ALP. Position in any location on the Biomek NX work area.

Single-position magnetic stirring ALP. Position in any location on the Biomek NX work area. Magnetic stir bar not included.

Single bar code reader ALP. Equipped with bar code reader. Position in any location on the Biomek NX work area.

The Biomek NX device controller module is designed to supply eight (8) digital input and outputs to control digital devices on the Biomek NX work area. The Biomek NX software controls the devices through the Biomek NX device controller module.