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Thermo Scientific Matrix Hydra II
96-Channel Microdispenser

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The Thermo Scientific Matrix Hydra II is a positive displacement, syringe-based liquid handling system that provides high-speed aspirating and dispensing of microliter and sub-microliter volumes into 96- or 384- format microplates. Compact, cost-effective and easy-to-use, the Matrix Hydra II dispenses volumes as low as 100 nl with excellent precision and accuracy and offers the flexibility of use as either a bench-top liquid handler or as an integrated microplate dispenser.

Benefits

Syringe-based automatic pipetting enables dispensing down to 100 nl and a maximum syringe fill of 1000 µl.

Choice of dispense heads allows the Matrix Hydra II to be used with any microplate from 96 to 1536 wells, and any tube rack with a microplate footprint

Stepper motor technology enables precise movement of syringes as well as X/Y movement of microplates

Three-position plate stage option enables pipetting between three microplates, even with different well configurations

Configure via on-board LCD or graphical interface software for intuitive, easy programming with or without a PC

Robotic integration—OLE software package, RS232 port and open pipetting platform enables easy integration

Excellent chemical compatibility—Glass syringe technology offers superior chemical resistance

Precise Speed Control

Aspirate and dispense speeds can be optimized and independently set based on fluid type or to facilitate optimal precision. Washing speed can also be adjusted to minimize the time to clean needles and syringes.

Programming Flexibility

The Matrix Hydra II can be programmed via an easy-to-read, four-line LCD display, or with the intuitive drag-and-drop ControlMate software. ControlMate is the same software that is used on all Matrix automation platforms, and an available OLE package provides developers with an ActiveX automation interface. Learn more about ControlMate Software...

Syringe/Needle Assemblies for Precise Low Volume Dispensing

Syringe barrels are made from the highest quality borosilicate glass for excellent chemical capability. The inner chambers are precision-machined and highly polished to ensure leak-free operation. Each syringe tip features three points of sealed contact to ensure long-lasting performance. TheMatrix Hydra II is available with a choice of five different syringe barrel volumes and three different needle types:

Stainless Steel Needles: The standard dispensing needles on a Matrix Hydra II, the needles are PTFE-coated on the exterior to ensure precise droplet formation.

DuraFlex Needles: Made of a flexible titanium alloy, these needles snap back to their original shape to help prevent damage to the needle or syringe during routine handling or inadvertent contact with a microplate. A proprietary fluoropolymer provides a hydrophobic surface to facilitate drop formation.

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Applications

Compound distribution for HTS

Dispensing of solvents

Distribution of bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells

Nucleic acid preps

PCR setup

Plate-to-plate transfers

Reagent addition

Reformatting into high-density plates

Ordering Guide
Please contact us for configuration and pricing information.

Item	Description	Unit
109610	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with Stainless Steel Needles, 100 µl	Each
109611	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with DuraFlex® Needles, 100 µl	Each
10961BW	Wash Station for Hydra	Each
10961WP	Pump Module for Hydra Wash Stations, 115 V	Each
10961XY3	3-position XY stage for Hydra, includes Wash Station	Each
109620	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with Stainless Steel Needles, 290 µl	Each
109621	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with DuraFlex Needles, 290 µl	Each
10962WP	Pump Module for Hydra Wash Stations, 240 V	Each
109630	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with Stainless Steel Needles, 580 µl	Each
109631	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with DuraFlex® Needles, 580 µl	Each
109640	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with Stainless Steel Needles, 1000 µl	Each
109641	Hydra II 96 Base Unit with DuraFlex® Needles, 1000 µl	Each
501-30023	ControlMate OLE Software Module, includes CD-Rom, Security Key and Manual	Each

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