VERSA Liquid Handling System Accessories
Housing Aurora Instruments’ liquid handling systems in an
appropriate bio-safety cabinet such as a specialized hood allows the
VERSA liquid handling systems to be utilized to handle BSL-2 and BSL-3
agents, while at the same time reducing the risk of iatrogenic
infections in laboratory workers.
Each of the workstations within the VERSA Series of liquid handling
equipment has different options and customizable functions. See below
for a table listing which customization options are currently available
for each workstation.
HEPA/UV Hood
Aurora Instruments's custom HEPA Filtered Hood, allows researchers
to maintain a clean work area during all of its automated liquid
handling processes. The unit has a built-in 254 nm ultraviolet light
that allows the operator to irradiate the VERSA unit, microplates, tips
and tubes.
The hood features a unique interlocking sash with
a safety overlap to prevent gaps. The sash also has a safety switch
that automatically turns off the ultraviolet light and activates the
blower and fluorescent light when the sash is raised. HEPA filtration
provides a particulate free work zone to help prevent contamination for
ambient environments.
VERSA Liquid Handling System Modules
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Independent Liquid Handling Equipment ModulesThe
major technological innovation of VERSA liquid handling equipment is in
its precision dispensing (nL to mL range). The liquid handling
components, which control all pipetting operations, consist of the
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ReagentDropThis
dispense-only module is capable of delivering as many as eight separate
reagents through independent reagent reservoirs. The ReagentDrop
delivers fast and reliable bulk dispensing of liquids in the range of
1µL to 1000µL.
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NanoPipettor
Offering
efficient aspirating and dispensing functions ranging between 30nL and
350µL, the NanoPipettor module is ideal for generating parallel
dilution series and performing array printing.
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SyringePipettor
Three different syringe sizes, 25µL, 250µL and 1000µL, afford the
SyringePipettor unparalleled volume range, making it ideal for
multi-step applications.
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Combination Liquid Handling Equipment Modules |
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With
VERSA liquid handling equipment, the modules listed above can be
combined in many configurations to perform more sophisticated liquid
handling procedures.
For example:
DualHead,
combining a Nanopipettor and ReagentDrop module for efficient nL
dispensing and reagent addition, simplifies dilution protocols.
TripleHead,
combining a SyringePipettor with two ReagentDrop modules, is a powerful
tool for many liquid-handling protocols involving multiple reagent
additions as well as sample handling. |
Single Channel Pump Syringe
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Single-channel
syringe pump module: controls the aspiration and dispensation of
liquids in the 1-20ul and 20-1000ul ranges from the single channel head. |
8 Channel Syringe Pump
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The 8-channel syringe pump module controls the aspiration and dispensation of liquids in the range of 20-200ul. |
Shaker
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Controls 96-well plate agitation in the range of 100-2000 rpm in
both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions for specified periods
of time. |
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Temperature Regulating Block
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The Temperature Regulating Block controls the block/plate at a specified temperature ranging from 1˚C up to 80˚C. |
Magnetic Bead Separator
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The
Magnetic Bead Separator is a 96-well format adapter that is used to
separate beads used during nucleic acid isolation protocols.
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Plate Transport
Plate Mover
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The Plate Mover is used to move plates from one deck position to the adjacent deck position on the platform along a linear path.
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For more information on VERSA Modules contact AURORA directly to
discuss your specific application. For more information on the VERSA
Hood please fill out the form below and you will be redirected to the
Hood brochure download link. Thank you for considering AURORA to solve
your lab automation requirements.
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