BioTek ELX405VR ELX405 Microplate Washer

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Overview

Over the last 20 years, Bio-Tek has become the leader in microplate washing. This proven expertise in the design and manufacture of the highest quality microplate washers has evolved into the ELx405^TM Series of microplate washers. Precise, fast and easy to use -- the ELx405 Series includes four models, each with its own innovative features. The NEW ELx405 HT is designed specifically to rapidly wash 384-well microplates and includes Bio-Tek's patented Dual-Action manifold to ensure optimal performance and easy maintenance. The ELx405 Select is the market leader in 96-/384-well washing. The Select also has our patented Dual-Action^TM manifold, providing independent control of both dispense and aspirate manifolds for precise overfill washing and overflow protection in both 96- and 384-well microplates. This unique design washes both 96- and 384-well plates without the need for any hardware changes. With its slanted dispense tubes, full control of dispense and aspiration rates and unique x, y, z positioning, the ELx405 Select is ideal for cell-based applications.

For those applications that use only 96-well microplates, the ELx405 Auto Plate Washer is an ideal choice for performance and value! The ELx405 Auto Washer is the most precise and reliable washer available. Many unique features lower background absorbance values and increase the signal-to-noise ratio of typical ELISA assays. The ELx405 Magna is specifically designed for those applications using magnetic bead technology. A second carrier positions the magnet plate close to the microplate bottom, securing magnetic beads during the critical aspiration cycles. All ELx405 Series washers come standard with Bio-Tek's unique AutoPrime^TM and AutoRinse^TM functions for reliable performance, and can be interfaced into standard robotic systems with Bio-Tek's easy-to-use ActiveX® component.

Hardware

• Patented Dual-Action^TM manifold on the ELx405 Select and ELx405 HT provides independent control of the aspirate and dispense manifolds for precise overfill washing and overflow protection
• Internal positive displacement pump eliminates the use of troublesome pressure delivery systems and allows the use of any size dispense reservoir
• Built-in priming trough allows automatic manifold priming and rinsing during both operation and maintenance modes and eliminates the need for 'blank' plates when used in automated robotic systems
• Fully variable dispense volumes, flow, and aspiration rates provide 'total control' of the washing cycles from a gentle cell-washing application to vigorous wash for high-binding assays
• Built-in fluid flow, fluid detection, and vacuum sensing provide complete protection for unattended operation
• Optional external valve module connects four reagent bottles with automatic switching between reagents

Software

• 75 programs
• Link up to 10 programs (if valve module is attached, links multiple buffers automatically)
• Pre/AutoPrime
• 10 cycles/wash
• Crosswise aspiration well
• Fully programmable:
  • dispense height
  • aspiration height
  • aspiration delay
  • soak
  • shake
  • aspiration rate
  • horizontal aspirate and dispense position
• External programming/downloading available through RS-232 port

 
Patented Dual-Action^TM manifold design for 96- and 384-well plates.

Specification

Condition

Seller refurbished. Unit is in excellent functional and cosmetic condition. Item received from a working environment.

NOTE:  Instrument requires a dispense/waste/valve body system which is sold separately.  If you know which configuration you need, we can assist with ordering the kit from BioTek.  Optional dispense/waste/valve body kits will be billed separately.

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Includes

Warranty

30 Day warranty. We pledge to offer the best service and warranty to all of our customers!  We are extending a 30 Day warranty on this item. This is our way of saying thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Certification

This is a genuine product from this manufacturer.