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Static ALPs

The Biomek NX deck has 20 positions that can be configured with various Automated Labware Positioners ("ALPs"). ALPs are configured for standard labware positioning (Static ALPs), as well as for application-specific tasks (Active ALPs). ALP functionality ranges from plate shaking to filtration.


 

Biomek NX Single Position ALP with Indented Sides 

This ALP is designed for positioning one (1) standard 96 or 384 well microtiter plate.

Part No. Description
719357 Biomek NX Single Position ALP Standard.

Standard Single-Position ALP with Indented Sides 

A single-position ALP for positioning of one (1) standard 96 and/or 384 well microtiter plates as singles or in stacks with spacing to support Biomek NX gripper and/or robotic manipulation. The single position ALP can be placed in any open position. The indented sides of the ALP accomodate the Biomek Gripper Tool and robotic manipulation used with specific protocols on the Biomek NX.

Part No. Description
719804 Biomek NX Single-Position ALP with Indented Sides.

Standard Three-Position ALP 

A three-position ALP for positioning of three (3) standard 96 and/or 384 well microtiter plates as singles or in stacks with spacing to support Biomek NX gripper and/or robotic manipulation. The three-position ALP can be placed in any column in the work area with the front three rows open.

Part No. Description
719358 Standard Three-Position ALP

Standard Five-Position ALP 

A five-position ALP for positioning of five (5) standard 96 and/or 384 well microtiter plates or reservoirs. The five-position ALP DOES NOT support Biomek NX gripper and/or robotic manipulation, and is ideally used to locate reagents, etc. that do not require re- location. The five-position ALP can be placed in any column in the work area with all rows open.

Part No. Description
719359 Standard Five-Position ALP

High-Density Twelve-Position 4x3 ALP 

For use on an FX System or NX Multichannel System. Includes twelve-position ALP for positioning of twelve (12) standard 96- and/or 384-well microtiter plates as singles or in stacks with spacing to support Biomek gripper manipulation. This twelve-position ALP covers the entire work area excluding the outer columns.
CANNOT be used with Biomek NX Span-8 Systems
Part No. Description
719948 High-Density Twelve-Position 4x3 ALP

Biomek® NX Span-8 4x3 ALP Kit 

Biomek NX Span-8 4x3 ALP Kit is designed specifically for use on the Biomek NX Span-8. The 4x3 ALP's positions are slightly more compact than that of the regular Biomek FX/NX Multichannel 4x3 ALP. This ALP is used with the Biomek NX Span-8 if additional deck space is required. CANNOT be used with Biomek FX or Biomek NX Multichannel Systems
Part No. Description
989839 Biomek® NX Span-8 4x3 ALP Kit

Waste (Multichannel) ALP 

The waste ALP chute is for the disposal of full or empty tip racks and microtiter plates from the work area of the Biomek NX. The removal of the chute and the addition of the disposal bags will provide of the disposal of 7 heads of tips without their racks into the waste disposal bag. ALP requires a single position in the outer columns in rows 2 or 3 of the Biomek NX work area.

Part No. Description
719347 Waste (Multichannel) ALP

Waste (Span-8) ALP 

The waste ALP chute is for the disposal of the Span-8 pipettor. The chute can be removed and replaced with a disposal bag. The waste ALP requires a single position in the outer columns in rows 2 or 3 of the Biomek NX work area.

Part No. Description
719590 Waste (Span-8) ALP

Biomek® NX Half Trash ALP Kit 

Designed to occupy only half of a regular single deck position. Ideally for use with the Span-8 Wash Station. Combined , the Span-8 Wash Station (P/N 719654) and the Half Trash ALP only occupy a single deck position saving valuable space for other ALP functions.
Part No. Description
989778 Biomek® NX Half Trash ALP Kit

Biomek® Source/Waste Sensor Kit 

Kit includes a sensor box assembly which connects sensors to liquid source and waste. Sensors are attached to lengths of Velcro straps which are used to attach the sensors to source and waste containers. Source sensor is attached to a 24"strap and waste sensor is attached to a 42" strap. The unit waste source sensor unit is connected to the Biomek instrument via the CAN bus. When a sensor is activated, an error dialog box will appear alerting the user that the waste or source containers need attention.
Part No. Description
987789 Biomek® Source/Waste Sensor Kit

Biomek® Magnetic ALP, Single-Position  

Includes single-position magnetic ALP, CAN communications cable. Positionable in any location on the Biomek work area.
Part No. Description
379447 Biomek® Magnetic ALP, Single-Position

96-Well Post Magnet 

The Magnabot 96 well Magnetic Separation Device is a 24-pin magnetic separation device designed for high-throughput bioseparation using magnetic particles, such as Promega's Magnesil Paramagnetic Particles. The Magnesil technology allows for the use of paramagnetic particles in applications such as automated plasmid purification or PCR clean-up.
Part No. Description
379511 96-Well Post Magnet

96-Well Flat Magnet 

The flat bar magnet is a magnetic separation device for use with v-bottom plates or thermal- well plates. It is designed for high-throughput bioseparation using magnetic particles, such as Promega's MagneSil Paramagnetic Particles, in applications like automated plasmid purification or PCR clean-up.
Part No. Description
379512 96-Well Flat Magnet

Biomek® Stirring ALP, Single-Position 

Includes single-position magnetic stirring ALP, CAN communications cable. Positionable in any location on the Biomek work area. Magnetic stir bar not included.
Part No. Description
719346 Biomek® Stirring ALP, Single-Position

Biomek NX Solid Phase Extraction ALP Platform 

This ALP is designed for use with the vacuum filtration systems and is the support ALP for the vacuum manifold. Placement of this ALP should allow space for gripper access and tubing This ALP should be ordered in conjunction with the SPE ALP Collar platform (P/N 719229).

Part No. Description
717632 Biomek NX Solid Phase Extraction ALP Platform

Biomek NX Solid Phase Extraction ALP Collar Platform 

This ALP is designed for use with the vacuum filtration systems and is the location for Filtration collars during assembly, disassembly, and reassembly. This ALP is typically positioned adjacent to the SPE ALP Platform to afford maximum efficiency of motion. This ALP should be ordered in conjunction with the SPE ALP platform (P/N 717632)

Part No. Description
719229 Biomek NX Solid Phase Extraction ALP Collar Platform

Biomek NX Two Position Solid Phase Extraction ALP (Right-side) 

The 2x1 SPE ALP combines the vacuum manifold location and collar holder positions into a single ALP location on the deck. This allows more labware to be placed on the work surface allowing the Biomek NX to perform simultaneous processes, such as incubations, vacuum filtration and liquid transfer. Used in conjunction with Promega 12-plate method. Requires position on the right outer column of Biomek NX.

Part No. Description
719860 Biomek NX Two Position Solid Phase Extraction ALP (Right-side)

Adaptor for Biomek Tube Racks, 3-Position 

A three-position ALP for positioning of three (3) standard Biomek Test Tube Racks: Test Tube Rack - 160, 10 mm Tubes (P/N 609046), Test Tube Rack - 128, 12 mm Tubes (P/N 609050), or Test Tube Rack - 96, 13 mm Tubes (P/N 609051). The three-position ALP can be placed in any column in the work area.

Part No. Description
719672 Adaptor for Biomek Tube Racks, 3-Position

Adaptor for Biomek Tube Racks, 2-Position 

A two-position ALP for positioning of two (2) standard Biomek Test Tube Racks: Test Tube Rack - 160, 10 mm Tubes (P/N 609046), Test Tube Rack - 128, 12 mm Tubes (P/N 609050), or Test Tube Rack - 96, 13 mm Tubes (P/N 609051). The two-position ALP can be placed in any column in the work area. It can also be placed on an outer column along with the Span-8 Waste ALP.

Part No. Description
719337 Adaptor for Biomek Tube Racks, 2-Position

Test Tubes ALPs and Racks 

24-Position Tube Rack fits onto Biomek NX Standard ALP to holds various-sized polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyallomer tubes, Microfuge® Tubes and cryovials. To ensure proper tube fit, inserts must be used. Due to variations among manufacturers, tubes and cryovials should be measured prior to selecting an insert. Measure one inch from the tube bottom and select the insert with the appropriate diameter, or check for size using inserts from your starter kit

Test Tube Racks fit onto Biomek NX 2-position or 3-position ALPs, P/N 719337 or 719672 respectively.

Part No. Description
373661 24-Position Tube Rack (Qty. 1)
609046 Test Tube Rack - 160, 10 mm tubes
609050 Test Tube Rack - 128, 12 mm tubes
609051 Test Tube Rack - 96, 13 mm tubes
 

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