Echo 650 Plus vs. Echo 650 Series
The Next Evolution in Acoustic Liquid Handling
Echo 650 Plus is the newest series of Echo Acoustic Liquid Handlers developed to replace the Echo 650 Series. Built on the proven performance, accuracy, precision and ease of use of the predecessor, the Echo 650 Plus Series delivers the same trusted, non-contact liquid transfer, but introduces meaningful enhancements in terms of reliability, usability and ROI that meet growing needs of demanding laboratory workflows.
Below, explore the key improvements of the Echo 650 Plus Series compared to the Echo 650 Series—and what they mean for your work.
| Echo 650 Plus Enhancement | What It Means for Your Work |
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| Next Generation Transducer (NGT) with Titanium Focal Lens that resists water intrusion and recovers within 16 hours after dry-out events |
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| Next Generation Core Electronics (e.g., processor, circuit boards, pulser and RF module) |
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| Dynamic Fluid Analysis 2 (DFA2) – the next version of the DFA tool that features two new machine-learning-driven Dynamic Plastic Analysis (DPA)* and Dynamic Mound Analysis (DMA)* tools.
*Plate and calibration-dependent |
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| Updated Encryption Software that rotates encryption keys more frequently |
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| Availability in BeckmanConnect Remote Support Tool |
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| Lower Service Plan Pricing |
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FAQs About the Replacement
We validated that the Echo 650 Plus Series meets all established specifications for the legacy Echo 650 Series.
Absolutely. The following Echo Software Applications remain compatible with the new Echo 650 Plus Series:
Absolutely. The following Echo Qualified Microplates remain compatible with the new Echo 650 Plus Series:
- Echo Qualified 384-well Low Dead Volume (384LDV) Source Microplates
- Echo Qualified384-well Polypropylene (384PP) Source Microplates
- Echo Qualified 1,536-well Low Dead Volume (1536LDV) Source Microplates
Yes, because the API has not changed and is fully backwards compatible.
Yes. Contact us to learn more.
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