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Microplate Washing

Addcare‘s range of immunoassay workstations combine all functions required to process microplate based immunoassays on an efficient, convenient and fast platform. Sample- and reagent transfer are per- formed by the high precision pipetting system. An array of shaker-in- cubators carry the microplates, assure accurate reaction temperature and efficient mixing. A high performance 96-well microplate washer module provides fast and efficient washing. The measurement mo- dule selected to match your specific assay technology ELISA, CLIA or FIA, provides reliable raw data to be evaluated and the plate transfer arm moves the plate between the modules used for each individual processing step.

The system is complemented by ADCstation, a powerful PC-software providing an intuitive user interface to control all system functions, define and execute the desired processes, perform evaluation and provide access to results and process data.

Standard Configurations addcare AIW

 

All addcare AIW immunoassay workstations are available configured for ELISA, CLIA and FIA. The table below refers to the different types of ELISA workstations. For alternative measurement technologies replace ELISA in the list of models below by CLIA or FIA.

Model
Design
Pipetting channels

Worktable size WxD mm

Tube carriers (samples)

Plate carriers

Microplate washer Tip racks
Tip eject station

Addcare offers a full range of sample preparation and assay processing systems, based on a selection of workbench platforms, a number of

ADC ELISA 200

benchtop

2

1085 x 580

6 (144 tubes)

ADC ELISA 300

cabinet

2

1315 x 730

8 (192 tubes)

ADC ELISA 400

cabinet

4

1315 x 730

8 (192 tubes)

ADC ELISA 600

cabinet

8

1675 x 820

10 (240 tubes)

ADC ELISA 1100

dual cabinet

8 in front cabinet + 4 in rear cabinet

3170 x 820

10 (240 tubes)

16 in front cabinet 16 in rear cabinet (shaker incubators)

3 x 96-well washers

1 in front cabinet + 1 in rear cabinet

1 in front cabinet + 1 in rear cabinet

Each standard sample tube carrier can hold up to 24 tubes with a diameter of 12mm

4
shaker incubators
+ 1 ambient (optional)

8-well washer 16-well (optional)

9
shaker incubators

96-well washer

9
shaker incubators

96-well washer

16
shaker incubators

96-well washer

1 tip rack holding up to 4 sets of 96 tips (up to 384 tips in total)

1 with a waste container installed below the worktable

ADC ELISA 200 | ADC ELISA 300 | ADC ELISA 400 | ADC ELISA 600 | ADC ELISA

Addcare sample preparation, assay processing systems and individual solution

1100 | ADC CLIA 200 | ADC CLIA 300 | ADC CLIA 400 | ADC CLIA 600 | ADC CLIA

1100|ADCIFA200|ADCIFA300|ADCIFA400|ADCIFA600|ADCIFA1100

functional modules common across our portfolio and application specific measurement or processing modules. Take a look at the complete

Addcare portfolio to select the system best suited for your requirements or discuss your specific needs with your Addcare sales partner to have your individual system configured.

 

Sample Pipetting

Air displacement technology and disposable tips

The pipetting modules in Addcare's assay processors utilize drip- proof air displacement pipetting with disposable tips. This technolo- gy eliminates any risk of cross contamination by carryover and pre- vents sample dilution with system liquid, both common in washable tip systems. Different sizes of disposable tips can be used to match the specific pipetting requirements.

Real time tip monitoring

During tip-loading, pipetting and tip-ejection the system conti- nuously monitors the presence and proper fixing of each tip. In case of a problem the software will automatically set necessary actions, like retry loading the tips to assure continuous operation or display the related warning and ask for user intervention if necessary.

Liquid handling process monitor

During aspiration the pipetting system automatically monitors three parameters vital for accurate pipetting and reliable assay processing. If a problem is identified the system provides an alarm and the ope- rator can eliminate the reason immediately.

Liquid level monitoring is used to detect the surface of the liquid to be pipetted, to assure identical conditions for aspiration and accurate pipetting across all channels. The pressure based detection system allows for the use of standard pipetting tips.

Clot monitoring, based on sophisticated analysis of the pressure profile for each individual channel during aspiration, is used to detect clogged tips. Tube volume monitoring uses the detected liquid level, the sample- or reagent-container geometry- and its position data to calculate the liquid volume available in the related vessel. If the available volume is not sufficient to continue the scheduled pro- cess, the system will provide a warning and ask for user intervention. All 8-, 4- and 2-channel systems provide the possibility to deactivate faulty channels if necessary. The system can then still be operated and continue the protocol with the remaining, intact channels until the problem can be eliminated. This feature prevents critical down time of the system while your lab is busy and gives you the chance to plan maintenance when appropriate.