Microplate Washer
Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer
- Flexible microplate washer for 96 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
Automated washer to save time manually washing microplates
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.
An 8-channel manifolds is supplied as standard for use with standard ANSI SBS footprint 96-well plates. 12-channel and 16-channel manifolds for ANSI SBS footprint 96-well plates and 384-well plates respectively are available as optional accessories. Upto 4 different liquid lines can be used allowing flexible configurations e.g. 3 wash and 1 rinse or 4 different wash solutions.
The Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Microplate Washer is configurable to a range of microplate formats to maximise flexibility in assay usage.
Upto 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 minimising 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.
Technical Support Articles
Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Plate Washer Quick Start Guide
Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 Plate Washer Writing a procedure
| Order code | Description | Liquid Lines |
Wash and Rinse Bottles (2L) |
Microplates |
| 80-4000-10 | Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 96 W2 Microplate Washer | 2 | 2 | 96 well |
| 80-4000-11 | Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 96W4 Microplate Washer | 4 | 4 | 96 well |
| 80-4000-12 | Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 384 W2 Microplate Washer | 2 | 2 | 96 & 384 well |
| 80-4000-13 | Biochrom Anthos Fluido 2 384 W4 Microplate Washer | 4 | 4 | 96 & 384 well |
Below is a table of commonly ordered accessories:
| Order Code | Description |
| SB021013000 | 16-Channel Manifold |
| SB021011002 | 12-Channel Manifold |
| SS028046 | Atlantis Washer Maintenance kit, consisting of: 2 x T 2.5 A spare fuses, 2 cleaning needles, tubing sets for all bottles, cleaning tool for needles, tubing set for manifold, spare tubing set for manifold. |
| Specification | Data |
|---|---|
| Manifolds | 8-way manifold |
| Liquid Channels | 2 or 4 |
| Plate Types | 96 well (flat & round bottomed), 384 well |
| Dispensed Volumes | 50-2000uL in 50uL increments (8/12 way) 50-500uL (16 way) |
| Dispensing Precision (across the plate) | <5% at 300uL (8/12 way), <5% at 100uL (16 way) |
| Dispensing | Pressure free |
| Parameters | Programmable dispensing, aspirating and shaking |
| Method Storage | On-board 20 cycles and 50 procedures |
| Shaking | 3 speed |
| Display | LCD |
| Data Interface | Serial (9 pin male) |
| Languages | English, German |
| Power Requirement | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 150VA |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 28 x 22 x 42cm (11 x 8.7 x 16.5 inches) |
| Weight | 6.2 Kg (13.7lbs) |
