Complete Product Description

The Qiagen BioRobot M48 is a desktop robotic workstation designed for magnetic particle based sample preparation. The BioRobot M48 uses a patented technology to perform magnetic separation, but can also perform simple liquid handling tasks like mixing, aspiration, dispensing, etc.

The Qiagen BioRobot M48 uses a linear array of syringes (the Nozzle Head or Syringe Head) to treat 6 samples simultaneously. The instrument has the capacity to treat 6 - 48 samples per run. The Nozzle Head moves along the X, Y, and Z-axes to perform reagent dispensing as well as the nucleic acid extraction.

Accessories: A wide range of accessories are available: for example reagent holders, sample plates, sample racks, tip racks, cooling and heating blocks, etc.

Preparation processes: A dispensing head with 6 syringes treats all preparation processes including sample and reagent dispensing as well as magnetic particle separation.

Precision pipetting system: High precision syringe pumps allow small-volume liquid handling. Syringe pumps are operated simultaneously.

Pipetting range: Specially designed tips handle 25 ul to 1000 ul volumes with high precision.

Liquid delivery precision and accuracy: Volumes 25 ul Accuracy <5% Volumes > 50 ul Accuracy <2%.

Samples per batch: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 or 48 samples can be treated per run.

Throughput: 48 samples /1.6-4.0 hours depending on protocol.

Heating/cooling units: For temperature control, the BioRobot M48 has 2 Peltier heating/cooling units laid out on a nozzle movement area (the Work Platform) Temperature range from 4C to 90C, monitored by PC. The 6 x 8 tube racks are used in the heating and cooling units for incubation, elution, and storage.

Reagent loading: The BioRobot M48 holds up to 6 Reagent containers (small) and 4 Reagent containers (Large) for up to 48 tests per run.

Sample loading: Samples are placed in 4 Sample racks, each of which can hold 12 samples.

Sample preparation steps: For ambient temperature step, a Sample Preparation Plate, which has 6 x 7 wells, is used. Up to 8 plates can be used. 1 x 7 wells are used for one sample preparation.

Power source: The BioRobot M48 can be adapted for voltages from 100 to 250V +/-10%. By changing the fuse box orientation, BioRobot M48 has two fuses to allow a wide voltage range: 250V/10A for AC115V and 250V/5A for AC230V. AC100-120V and 200-240V +/-10%. 470A and 50/60Hz. The BioRobot M48 must be on a separate, grounded circuit, since other electrical devices on the same circuit may cause Voltage fluctuation (line noise).

Power Consumption: 470VA

Size (mm): Main body 1070W x 600D x 875H

Weight: Main Body Approx. 130 Kg

Installation site: BioRobot M48 should be placed on flat, stable surface. Avoid placing the instrument where it will be exposed to direct sunshine or vibration.

Altitude: The BioRobot M48 can be used up to 2000 m.

Temperature: Operation temperature for the BioRobot M48 is 15 to 30C.

Humidity: Maximum relative humidity for operation of The BioRobot M48 is 80% for temperatures up to 30C.

Transient Category: Transient category according to INSTALLATION CATEGORIES is II.

Pollution Degree: POLLUTION DEGREE is 2.