• • Extremely versatile work station can perform anything that can be done with hand-held pipettors, but with the speed, reliability and precision of an automated dispenser
  • High displacement speed gives the opportunity to perform a variety of different liquid handling applications including genomic methods such as PCRs
  • NEW! Nucleic acid normalization as new application for the system with optimized step-by-step software
  • 3 dispense modes: Forward Mode, Sequential Mode, Reverse Mode
  • Compatible with 20 Μl, 50 Μl, 200 Μl and 1000 Μl pipette tips with dispensing down to approx. 1 Μl
  • Multiple tip sizes can be used in one protocol
  • Suitable pipette tips
  • Liquid transfers can be defined as volume, concentration or pH
  • Possibility to set up multiple plates with varying pH, different additives and varying concentration e. g normalization of salt screens
  • The deck has 6 SBS-format plate positions and can accommodate 96 racked 15 ml tubes, deep well blocks, standard 24, 96, 384 and 1536-well plates as well as 96 and 24 well protein crystallization plates, and tip racks
  • Pipette head is designed to reach the bottom of tall tubes such as 15 ml and 50 ml tubes, as well as deep well blocks
  • Re-array screens from 15 ml tubes into 96-well plates
  • Large database of screening reagents contains all standard commercial screens
  • Set up 24-well protein crystallization plates with an optimized screen, and dispense the protein
  • Movement velocity of 2 meters / sec. with extreme accuracy
  • Intelligent motion control software optimizes dispense paths and volumes
  • Liquid level sensing allows the tip to follow liquid levels improving aspirate and dispense accuracies
  • Intuitive software allows for the easy design of n-dimension grids and assays
  • Easy set-up of user-defined and gradient screen plates using an innovative graphic software
  • Software graphically shows the content of each well
  • Possibility to import / export csv-files facilitates data transfer and the creation of custom screens
  • Positive air displacement pipette head and a vast reagent database with pre-defined settings make it easy to work with a wide range of fluid viscosities, such as 50 % PEG 20,000, 80 % Glycerol and DMSO
  • Environment: 4 °C to 70 °C, non condensing
  • Dimensions: (w x h x d) 48.3 cm x 69.8 cm x 48.3 cm
  • Cat.-No.: 640-1000-10 with desktop computer and multiple software licenses

   

  further Information about the Scorpion (PDF)

Pipette tips for the Scorpion for 50 Μl, 200 Μl and 1000 Μl volume options.
Tips are available sterile, non-sterile, with or without filter.

Cat. No. Description
640-1300-00  1000 Μl Pipette Tips, 1536/case
640-1300-01     200 Μl Pipette Tips, 2304/case
640-1300-02       50 Μl Pipette Tips, 2304/case

640-1301-00  1000 Μl Pipette Tips with Filter, 1536/case, steril
640-1301-01     200 Μl Pipette Tips with Filter, 2304/case, steril

for further information see p. 3 of the ARI product range (PDF)

Each rack is magnetically keyed to the Scorpion deck to ensure proper alignment.

Cat. No. Description
640-1099-01  Tube Rack Inserts for 1,5 ml and 2,0 ml tubes
640-1200-01  15 ml Tube Rack (for up to 24 x 15 ml tubes)
640-1200-02  50 ml Tube Rack (for up to 8 x 50 ml tubes)
640-1201-01  Pipette Tip Rack

Further racks availible. Please contact us.

for further information see p. 3 of the ARI product range (PDF)

General features:

• No disposables, cutting operating costs
• Designed to meet requirements of protein crystallography, high-throughput screening and genomics laboratories
• Nine assay positions: 6 source or destination plate positions, 2 reagent positions,1 wash station position
• Windows-based drag-and-drop software
• Closed-loop motion control on each axis: verification of task completion via encoders on each motor
• Integrated wash-system with computer controlled peristaltic pumps and wash reservoirs for the 96-syringe head as well as the nano dispenser
• User-friendly software enables real-time protocol validation
• Software has an integrated predefined plate library containing most commonly used microplates
• New plates can be added easily to the software

96-head Dispenser:

• 96- or 384-channel positive displacement syringe heads with flexible Nitinol-needles
• Head volumes of 100, 250, 500, 1000 Μl available
• Dispense head can be exchanged easily within minutes for servicing
• Dispense volumes down to 100 nl with a CV < 5 %

Single Channel Dispenser:

• Optional non-contact nano-dispenser drive: can accommodate 1, 2, 3, or 4 channels to deliver volumes as low as 50 nl with a CV < 5 %
• For set-up of sitting drops, hanging drops and microbatch reactions
• < 50 sec. to dispense protein and screen to the small wells or hanging drop seals
• The speed of dispensing the screen and protein eliminates the problem of evaporation even when dispensing as little as 100 nl
• Gradient dispensing possible
• Nano dispenser can dispense viscous liquids up to 30 % glycol or 20 % PEG4000

further information about the Crystal Phoenix (PDF)

Protein crystallization imaging system with UV and visible light and options for working with fluorophores

• Automatically scan the plate and capture visual and UV images and save for review at any time
• Scan multiple wells in one run, possible to scan sub-wells
• View both visual and UV image for any well side-by-side
• Capture images with two different wavelengths in the UV-spectrum: 334 nm and 365 nm
• Create a workflow and image several light sources in one protocol e. g. visible light, UV-light, Texas Red and cross-polarization
• The CrysCamUV™ can be used to capture crystal images in nano size drops
• Ability to capture multiple slices and create a highly detailed image of the complete drop
• Powered focus and zoom through the software control
• Score and compare wells of interest
• Software offers integrated database for analysis and score
• Parfocal lens remains focused when zooming
• Artemis VS60 camera with a resolution of 2750 x 2205 (6.0 MPix)
• Digital image of 2.37 microns/pixel with a minimum zoom to 0.7 microns/pixel
• Can flag wells of interest
• Can view individual wells and sub-wells with or without a polarizer
• Compatible with all plates in SBS-sized format and Linbro plates
• Determine crystal X-Y-Z position for use with in-situ crystal diffraction
• Filter removes UV reflections from plates
• Integrated cooling function can set temperature for the camera down to -10 °C to get better images
• Enclosure covers lens and plates to block stray light
• Customized filter options for working with fluorophores available e. g. Texas Red
• Optional cooling version to keep plates that have been stored in the refrigerator cool while imaging
• Plate hotels available for 42, 210 and 504 plates 

further information about imaging systems (PDF)

Art Robbins Instruments continues to offer the entire product line of “Refurbished Hydras” to offer you high-speed aspiration and dispension of certain volumes at a low price. The “refurbished Hydras” are overhauled, inspected, assembled, and tested by the same engineering team that originally designed and manufactured these devices. All syringes are checked and brought in mint condition. For all “refurbished devices” the warranty is one year.

“Refurbished Hydras” features:

• 384 or 96 syringes
• Equipped with or without washing module
• Equipped with or without plate positioner
• Syringe size of 100 Μl, 290 Μl, 580 Μl or 1 ml
• Syringes made of flexible Nitinol or PTFE-coated steel

futher information about Hydras (PDF)

Parts included in the starter kit:

• 1 x LCP Mixing Station
• 1 x LCP Hand-Held Multi Volume Dispenser
• 1 x 10 Μl Syringe plus 3 x Needles
• 2 x 100 Μl Syringes
• 1 x LCP Coupling and Ferrule Mix, ARI-ARI syringe
• 1 x LCP Coupling and Ferrule Mix, ARI-Hamilton syringe

further information about LCP applications (PDF)

• • Panels and doors manufactured in clear plastic
  • Aluminium frame
  • Opening with rubber cover Ø 80 mm (right) for cables
  • Front with door and extra reach-through opening
  • Suitable for all robotic systems which require a constant humidity
  • Hood suitable for Single-channel Phoenix and all modular Gryphon robots from Art Robbins Instruments

   

  Inclusive:

  • Humidity controller
  • Ultra-sonic humidifier
  • Humidity sensor

   

  Optional: 

  • Trolley: 4 locking castors, base plate and 2 shelves
  • Slight design changes possible

   

  further information about the Hood and Trolley (PDF)

• Ideal for preparation of PCR Master Mixes, biochemical assays and drug development
• Low dead volume minimizes waste
• Fast non-contact dispensing into 96-, 384- and even 1536-well plates, deep well blocks and PCR plates
• Suitable for dispensing cells into Terasaki plates (only 1-Channel Cobra)
• Can be used for “Crossmatching” in HLA-laboratories and hospitals
• Holds full-skirt and semi-skirted PCR plate adapters
• Dispense 300 nl to 5 ml using 1 or 4 non-contact nano-dispensers
• Dispense any volume, any well with up to 4 independent reagents in the same pass
• Dispense gradients for direct dilutions
• Easy-to-use, computer controlled and Windows-based software
• Mixed modes in one run are possible (switch between aspirate/dispense and bulk dispense)
• Aspirate from deep well blocks, 0.2 ml and 1 ml or 2 ml tubes
• 2 position plate deck
• Liquid level sensing for all reagent bottles
• Can be integrated into automatic systems for storage of plates –> please ask for further information
• Integrated wash system

• Equipped with a head with stainless steel pins
• Head moves into a self-filling reservoir of oil and then automatically moves and touches the wall of the typing tray wells delivering the oil
• Predetermined volume of oil is dispensed into all wells of a typing tray in one step
• Volumes between 1 Μl and 15 Μl can be selected through the depth that the pins penetrate the oil (min. and max. volume depends on the oil used)
• Easy operation through a switch in the front of the device
• A removable clear acrylic cover protects the oil reservoir from contamination with dust
• Operation in continuous mode is possible, dispensing oil every six seconds automatically
• • Interchangeable heads for 60, 72 and 96 well trays are available –> Terasaki plates are also available from us
  • Heads are easily changed without tools by releasing two knurled screws

• • Coated stainless steel syringes (fixed, inflexible)
  • „Soft-drop“, wide syringes, hanging drops by dispensing
  • „Shooting“, narrow syringes, drop-dispensing by pressure
  • 50 step repeating dispenser

   

  further information about HLA-Products (PDF)

• 80 step repeating dispenser
• For filling 60-well or 72-well Terasaki plates

further information about HLA-Products (PDF)

Accessories for Liquid Handling Systems (PDF)

Accessories for LCP (PDF)

HLA products (consumption) (PDF)

Intelli-Plate protein crystallization plates (PDF)