The Agilent Microplate Seal Piercer is a low cost automated microplate piercing station ideal for screening and compatible with a variety of seals and pin plates. As a complementary instrument to the Agilent PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer, the Microplate Seal Piercer pierces a wide variety of seals on 96- or 384-well microplates in only four seconds of cycle time. Specially designed piercing pins guarantee a clean, controlled puncture on every microplate with a penetration depth of ≤ 4.5 mm, even with deep well microplates. Use station either as a stand-alone unit, or integrate into a robotic system through the ActiveX control and RS-232 serial port connection. Indicator lights on the machine alert the operator of the machine status (ready, busy, stop, low air pressure), and a microplate alignment sensor ensures that the microplate is correctly positioned in the microplate locator before actuation. A hardware interlock on the front door provides maximum safety to the operator. The pierc- ing head is easily removed for cleaning. Reconfiguration between formats is accomplished in seconds by changing the pierce head.
The Agilent Microplate Seal Piercer is a low-cost automated instrument designed for screening applications that do not require tip washing between plates. It pierces a wide variety of seals on 96- or 384-well microplates in four seconds using specially designed piercing pins with a penetration depth of less than 4.5 mm.
The device features interchangeable pin heads for different well formats and can be operated manually via push buttons or integrated into robotic systems through ActiveX control and an RS-232 serial port. It includes safety features such as indicator lights for machine status, a microplate alignment sensor, and a hardware interlock on the front door.
| Piercing Force | 1000 pounds per plate |
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| Penetration Depth | < 4.5 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 4-40 °C |
| Interface | RS-232 serial port with DB9 connector |
| Dimensions (Height) | 36 cm [14 in] |
| Weight | 19 kg [42 lbs] |
The device pierces a wide variety of seals on 96- or 384-well microplates in only four seconds of cycle time.
The piercing pins guarantee a penetration depth of less than 4.5 mm.