Automation from barcode reading, sampling from primary tube, nucleic acid purification, master mix preparation, and reaction (PCR) setup with throughput 1 to 36

Product Description

LabTurbo 36 Compact System is a DNA/RNA automation system performing common repetitive tasks including barcode tracking, sampling from primary tube, nucleic acid purification, master mix preparation, and PCR setup. As a multifunctional workstation, it has great performance and versatility, presents satisfactory output, and features as ease-of-use.

LabTurbo 36 Compact System provides customization solutions to meet users' specific demands.

Features

• General —

♦ Compact, all-in-one design

♦ Low-to-medium throughput

♦ 6 – channel spacing – adjustable pipette for liquid transfer between primary tube, microcentrifuge tube, and PCR tube

♦ High pipetting precision, CV < 5%

♦ Integrated touch panel

♦ Safety door

♦ User-friendly interface

♦ Built-in setup checkilist and reagent calculator

♦ Data filing as Excel files

♦ UV sterilization

♦ Easy clean and maintenance

♦ Tested by TÜV, and has CE, IVD markings; Compliance with ISO13485

• Barcode Tracking —
♦ Barcode reading of primary sample tubes and elution tubes
♦ Cross-matching function

• Sampling from Primary Tube —
♦ Ultrasonic sensor measures the level of input sample
♦ Bottom detection enables sampling from small-sized primary tubes
♦ Multi-syringe pipetting
♦ Customized primary tube rack

• DNA/RNA Purification —
♦ Central processing unit (CPU) design prevents cross-contamination and faciliates the workflow
♦ Ultrasonic fluid sensors detects the liquid level in spin columns and in buffer tanks
♦ Preinstalled, optimized protocol
♦ Thermo-lysis
♦ Membrane column binding by vaccum force
♦ Impurity wash-away strategy
♦ Column clean-and-dry technique eliminates residual organic solvent and increases purity of products
♦ Thermo-elution in the isolated elution block
♦ OD A₂₆₀/A₂₈₀ 1.7 – 1.9 for DNA; 1.9 – 2.1 for RNA
♦ Cross - contamination tolerance higher than 10¹⁰ copies of virus per ml

• Reaction (PCR) Setup —
♦ Master mix (2) preparation from PCR component (8)
♦ PCR setup including standard, positive control, negative control templates, and HSC (human specimen control)
♦ PCR preparation in 8-tube, 12-tube strips or 96-well PCR plate
♦ free to selelct any starting position for templates and PCR samples

Specification

Throughput	1–36 extractions per run in 80 min
Sample volume	300 µl (10 – 900 µl)
Function	Barcode tracking Sampling from primary tube Nucleic acid purification Master mix preparation PCR setup General liquid handling
Working unit	6 – channel spacing – adjustable pipette Volume range: 5 – 1000 µl (CV < 5%) 96-well tip rack (2) CPU design (6x6) Thermal sample rack (36) Dry slot (6) Binding-washing vacuum manifold (36) Ultrasonic fluid sensor (1) Elution vacuum manifold (36) Prewarmed elution buffer rack (6) Tip re-use rack and tip disposal (1) Reagent tank (4) Enzyme rack (6) 96-well PCR tube / plate adapter (1) Primary tube rack (optional) Pause door (1) UV light (1)
Software	Cross-matching of barcodes of primary and elution tubes Preinstalled, certified protocol Graphical user interface Quick button for start Worktable setup checklist Built-in reagent calculator Pause function Timer PCR setup table Data conversion to Excel file Remote control
Isolation kit	LabTurbo Genomic DNA Mini Kit (500) LabTurbo Total RNA Mini Kit (500) LabTurbo Virus Mini Kit (500)
Vacuum station	Pump (1) Air flow: 130 L / min Waste Bottle (4) Volume: 5 L
Computer System	Advantech touch fanless panel PC Windows XP Embedded
Dimensions	66 cm (W) x 63 cm (D) x 75 cm (H) 26" (W) x 24.8" (D) x 29.5" (H)
Weight	80 kg ( 176 lb)
Processing temperature and humidity	5–40°C and 10–90% relative, non-condensing
Power requirements	110V/220V AC
Regulatory	In compliance with CE standards