Zephyr Compact Liquid Handling Workstation, System, Liquid Handler, Lab Automation, Robotics, Automated

Zephyr® Compact Liquid Handling Workstation

Overview

Zephyr is Caliper’s newest edition to our comprehensive line of precision liquid handling instruments. Zephyr was born from a market demand for a compact, cost-effective, multi-channel liquid handling system. The Zephyr lab automation system is setup to handle key applications in functional areas of compound management, HTS, genomics, proteomics and bio–analytical assays, as well as numerous commercially available kits.

Applications

• DNA / RNA clean-ups
• PCR Setup
• Protein Precipitation
• Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)
• Protein Purification
• Solubility assays
• Filter Binding assays
• Immunoassays
• Cell based assays

Features

Zephyr’s small footprint makes it ideal for workbench operation, while the convenient deck design provides ready access from all four sides to consumables and accessories. Zephyr offers unlimited flexibility and key functions to adapt to your needs and make your application effective:

• Interchangeable 96 channel HV or 384 channel LV heads
• Partial tips loading
• Row wise and column wise serial dilutions
• Ability to hold plate lids while dispensing
• Seamless integration of Twister II, the industry’s most popular plate handler
• Integration of vacuum system for filtration
• Integrated Bar code identification
• And more…

Specifications

Dimensions
Height	25.5"
Width	29.5"
Depth	22"
Net Weight
182 lbs (Base Unit) (202 lbs with environmental enclosure)
Temperature Range
15 - 35 °C (59 to 95 °F)
Humidity Range
0 - 85% RH, non-condensing
High Volume Head
96 Channels 1-200 ul 1-5ul, CV<5% 5-200ul, CV<2%
Air Supply
Regulated 65 psi
Power Input
115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max. or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max.
Low Volume Head
384 Channels 0,5-25ul 0.5-2ul, CV<3% 5-25ul, CV<2%

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