Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer

The Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer is a top-loading instrument ideal for both absorbance and luminescence microplate-based assays. The liquid handling and dispensing capability along with software control give optimal washing performance and ease of use.

Both 8 and 12-channel manifolds are available for use with standard ANSI SBS footprint 96-well plates and 16-way manifolds for ANSI SBS footprint 384-well plates. Upto 4 different liquid lines can be used allowing flexible configurations e.g. 3 wash and 1 rinse or 4 different wash solutions.

Up to 8 cycles can be incorporated into each cycle, plus 20 different wash cycles can be defined including; bottom and overflow washing options, adjustable dispense volume and speed, adjustable aspiration speed and time, and adjustable soak time. Washing procedures can be performed over the whole plate or be limited to a few strips of wells. Efficient washing is achieved by cross-wise aspiration minimizing the residual volume in the wells. Three modes of shaking are available to mix solutions.

The instrument mechanics consist of a vacuum-free and pressure-free system with quiet pumps, meaning that no special bottles are required.

A number of safety features have been incorporated into the instrument: an emergency stop function will stop the instrument running and prevent damage to the microplate, a hinged transparent plastic shield provides aerosol protection from the samples during washing, and optional liquid level warnings and liquid level sensors.

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer benefits include:

• Flexible microplate washer for 96-well or 384-well plates
• Wide choice of washing options and programs providing maximum application options
• Low noise, pressure-free aspiration and dispensing pumps
• Auto rinse function preventing liquid path clogging

Key Features

• Up to 4 different wash channels
• Vacuum and pressure free system for quiet operation
• Easy operation with color coded tube fittings
• Bottom and overflow washing
• Crosswise aspiration for low residual volumes
• 3 different rinse modes
• Easy plate setup (bottom detection and travel height position for fast processing)
• Automatic well depth detection
• Automatic travel height positioning for fast plate processing
• 20 different cycles, 50 different procedures and 20 plates available
• Optional Upgrade-Kit for washing 384 well plates

Additional Features

• Adjustable parameters for dispensing, aspirating and shaking.
• Rinse modes include manual, automatic and periodic functions.
• Upgrade kit to provide 384 well plate washing.

Safety Features

• Aerosol Protection Cover.
• Emergency Stop (avoids spilling of infectious liquids).
• Optional Liquid Level Warnings and Liquid Level Sensors.

Configuration options for each of the 4 plate washer models:

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 96W2 - Order Code: 80-4000-10
8 and 12-way manifolds.
Washing of 96 well plates with 8-way or 12-way manifold.
2 liquid lines available for either 1 wash and 1 rinse solution or 2 different wash solutions.

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 96W4 - Order Code: 80-4000-11
8 and 12-way manifolds.
Washing of 96 well plates with 8-way or 12-way manifold.
4 liquid lines available for either 3 wash and one rinse solution or 4 different wash solutions.

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 384W2 - Order Code: 80-4000-12
8 and 16-way manifolds.
Washing of 96 (8-way manifold) and 384 well plates (16-way manifold).
2 liquid lines available for either 1 wash and 1 rinse solution or 2 different wash solutions.

Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 384W4 - Order Code: 80-4000-13
8 and 16-way manifolds.
Washing of 96 (8-way manifold) and 384 well plates (16-way manifold).
4 liquid lines available for either 3 wash and one rinse solution or 4 different wash solutions.