The STAT FAX 2600 Microplate Washer from Awareness Technology is designed for use with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA or EIA). This fully automatic system efficiently processes clinical diagnostic assays and performs various washing, rinsing and soaking steps. The microprocessor controlled system washes flat round and V-bottom plates and strips and has the ability to accommodate partially filled micro strip trays or standard microplates and micro strip trays.
The device has a built-in plate mixing function with programmable mixing time. The ability to select individual rows assists in partial plate washing. Individual rows can be selected to wash and bypass wells. Versatility and convenience are enhanced with the optional dual wash bottle system. This NRTL and CE certified instrument ensures precise operation with constant control of vacuum and pressure.
STAT FAX 2600 Features and Specifications
This microplate washer comes with several impressive features
- No user adjustments required
- Automatic calibration, alignment and last row detection
- Ready to go: bottles, spray protector, 8-way manifold included
- Convenient operation with its user-programmable tests
Technical specifications
- Bottles: 2L wash and waste, 1L rinse, plastic with volume sensor probes
- Housing: fire retardant ABS plastic cover with metal base
- Dimensions: approx. 15.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches (39 x 34 x 19 cm) weight 19 pounds (8.6 kg)
- Display: 2-line LCD, alphanumeric, 24 characters per line
- Keyboard: 16 keys, domed membrane switch, 4×4, utterance
- Power Requirements: 115V or 230V AC, 50-60Hz (switch selectable)
- Microprocessor: Z80A or Z180
Capabilities
- Aspirate, dispense, mix, soak: up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
- Automatic alignment – detects the physical geometry of the head, plate, and carrier mechanism
- Auxiliary: well type selection, automatic / manual dispense and well depth selection, constant plate cycle time, display of pre-programmed tests, automatic rinse setting, date and time setting
- Standby – Turns off the pumps and releases vacuum and pressure.
- Self-Test – Performs internal performance tests and automatic alignment
User programmable tests add to operational convenience. The unit’s large non-volatile memory can store up to 50 user-specified wash protocols with up to 20 steps. Laboratory personnel can program the device to automatically perform a rinsing operation at a specified time of day. It can be used in direct mode that allows selecting the washing operations using the integrated keyboard.
The Stat Fax® 2600 comes with a well depth setting feature that provides the freedom to assign the well depth to the automatic well detection option. A top wash feature is included so that wash solution can be aspirated over the top as it is dispensed for volumes greater than well capacity or to reduce bubbles.
To buy
The Stat Fax 2600 Microplate Washer is available at competitive prices at leading online laboratory equipment stores. Buying from an established dealer would also ensure efficient after-sales service.