Zephyr® SPE Workstation
The Zephyr SPE Workstation is a simple and efficient, yet powerful tool for automating the critical steps required in Solid Phase Extraction (SPE). The workstation is designed to specifically meet the needs of clinical, forensic, and pharmaceutical/biotech laboratories doing high-throughput SPE. The Zephyr SPE system is an automated solution for sample preparation, cleanup, and extraction with the ability to process 96 samples simultaneously in less than 30 minutes.Additionally, the Zephyr SPE is equipped with a truly unique 'Clog Detection' * feature. By using a state of the art sensor, the Zephyr SPE Workstation can quickly examine all wells on a plate to determine if the wells have emptied before moving on to the next step of the SPE method. If a clog well is detected, the workstation can apply vacuum for additional time or notify the operator by page, e-mail, or phone. This feature insures that each sample is processed during each run and provides the operator true walk away time, and creates efficiency in the sample preparation process. The Clog Detection feature makes the Zephyr SPE workstation a powerful and critical sample preparation tool.
* Patent Pending
Applications
The Zephyr SPE Workstation is a powerful bench top system designed specifically for high throughput Solid Phase Extraction. With the ability to simultaneously process 96 samples with it’s 96 channel high volume head, the Zephyr SPE workstation can complete one plate within approximately 30 minutes.
Zephyr SPE Application Note (PDF)
Zephyr SPE Application Note (PDF)
Features
Zephyr’s small footprint fits on to a standard lab bench, requiring no special table, while offering flexibility for SPE applications:
• Automates 96 Well SPE of Biological Samples, Unattended operation
• Intuitive graphical user interface
• Vacuum filtration based
• Non contact Clog Detection
• Automated conditioning, loading, washing and elution
• Multiple reagents for conditioning, washing and elution
• Ability to specify all parameters associated with liquid handling for conditioning, load, rinse and elute steps
• Add buffer and internal standard to sample
• Reconstitute and mix samples post evaporation prior to analysis
• Uses standard formats of 96 well SPE plates. (For custom plates, contact your local Caliper representative )
• 96 Channel High Volume Head
• Small Footprint , Fits on a standard lab bench
• Workstation can page or email when run is complete
• Add a CaliperLS TurboVap 96 for evaporation post SPE
• Automates 96 Well SPE of Biological Samples, Unattended operation
• Intuitive graphical user interface
• Vacuum filtration based
• Non contact Clog Detection
• Automated conditioning, loading, washing and elution
• Multiple reagents for conditioning, washing and elution
• Ability to specify all parameters associated with liquid handling for conditioning, load, rinse and elute steps
• Add buffer and internal standard to sample
• Reconstitute and mix samples post evaporation prior to analysis
• Uses standard formats of 96 well SPE plates. (For custom plates, contact your local Caliper representative )
• 96 Channel High Volume Head
• Small Footprint , Fits on a standard lab bench
• Workstation can page or email when run is complete
• Add a CaliperLS TurboVap 96 for evaporation post SPE
Demos
Our products can be demonstrated at our facility in Hopkinton,
Please contact your local Caliper Life Sciences representative to arrange a demo.
Specifications
Dimensions |
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| Height | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Width | 29.5" (749 mm) |
| Depth | 22" (559 mm) |
Net Weight |
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| 185 lbs. (75 kg) | |
Temperature Range |
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| 15 - 35 °C (59 to 95 °F) | |
Humidity Range |
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| 0 - 85% RH, non-condensing | |
High Volume Head |
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| 1 - 200 µL | |
Accuracy |
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| High Volume Head (HVH): 1 - 5 µL: CV <5%; 5 - 200 µL: CV <2% | |
Air Supply |
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| Regulated 35 - 65 psi | |
Power Input |
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| 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max. or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max | |
