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Thermo Scientific Matrix PlateMate 2x3
Versatile 6-Position 96- and 384-Channel Automated Pipetting Workstation

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The Thermo Scientific Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is a 6-position versatile automated liquid handling platform. The instrument is compatible with 8 user-interchangeable disposable or fixed tip pipetting heads with a combined volume range of 0.1 µl-300 µl. The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is available in (2) versions, either standalone with safety light curtain and side shields to ensure user safety and robotic friendly for easy integration into larger robotic systems. Every instrument comes with the license free ControlMate software interface and is installed by an Automation Specialist to ensure all customers are fully trained and ready to hit the ground running after their Matrix PlateMate 2x3 set-up.

Benefits

Four interchangeable air-displacement and four interchangeable positive displacement pipetting heads are available for flexibility of channels, volume ranges and applications, as well as ease of service

Six-position/flexible deck configuration accommodates microplates, reservoirs, wash stations, vacuum manifolds and other accessories

High resolution X-Y plate positioning (0.06 mm) ensures reliable tip access into 96-, 384-, 864- and 1536-well plates

Two peristaltic pumps support on-board active reagent replenishment and Matrix D.A.R.T.s tip washing

Non-contact liquid level sensors trigger automatic replenishment of reagent reservoirs

Choice of open work area or safety enclosure provides robotic access in automated environments, or complete operator safety for standalone usage

Barcode reading capability allows automatic tracking of microplates as they are moved on and off the work deck

Windows-based graphical programming interface supports fast, easy creation of complex pipetting applications

The optional Thermo Scientific Matrix SepraSeal Piercing Kit enables the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 to pierce up to 96 sealed storage tubes simultaneously using positive displacement (fixed tip) pipetting technology

The optional Vaccum Filtration Kit integrates the Millipore MulitScreenHTS™ Vacuum Manifold and pump with the Matrix PlateMate 2x3. This new functionality means that all of Millipore’s filtration assays are now compatible with the Matrix PlateMate 2x3, including receptor binding assays, homogenous assays, genomic sample preparations, bead based assays and other bioassays requiring filter plates

Choice of Pipetting Heads

The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 utilizes the same pipetting heads as the high throughput Matrix PlateMate Plus. With a total of eight user interchangeable pipetting heads available, the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 can be configured for almost any application your protocol requires.

Air-Displacement Heads: Utilize Matrix D.A.R.T.s® (Disposable Automation Research Tips) tips, and cover volume ranges of 0.5-30 µL or 5.0-300 µL in 96 configuration, and 0.5-30 µL or 1.0-100 µL in 384 configuration. These pipetting heads are ideal for applications requiring disposable tips, serial dilutions or high aspiration volumes.

Positive Displacement Heads: Available in either 96 or 384 syringe configurations, with a volume range of 0.1-50 µL (with stainless steel needles) or 1.0-50 µL (with DuraFlex needles). Ideal for pipetting down to 0.1 µL, resin/bead mixtures, liquids with high vapor pressure or caustic reagents.

Six-Position Work Deck

Can accommodate any combination of microplates, tube racks, disposable reagent reservoirs, tip wash station, or other ancillary devices such as vacuum manifolds. 24V DC power source is available on the deck for other peripheral devices, and can be controlled via the ControlMate software interface.

Choice of Robotic Friendly or Standalone Safety Enclosure Work Stations

The Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is available with an open work deck for access by robotic arms and integrated components in automated environments, or a CE-certified model with a safety enclosure side panels and light safety curtain in the open front.

Precise Microplate Positioning

All six plate positions feature active positioning with X-Y resolution of 0.06 mm. This ensures that 96-, 384- and 1536-well plates can all be reliably aligned under the pipetting head. This high level of precision movement also enables Matrix D.A.R.T.s tips or syringe needles to touch off liquid on the bottom or sides of microplates for dry dispenses, as well as deliver liquid into precise locations within a well.

Small Footprint

The instrument's compact design makes the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 ideal for use on laboratory benches, or the liquid handling component of a larger robotic system.

Peristaltic Pumps/Liquid Level Detection

Two on-board peristaltic pumps can be used to fill reagent reservoirs or a tip wash station. Integrated non-contact liquid level sensing ensures that reservoirs are automatically replenished when desired and that reservoirs are not over-filled.

Intuitive ControlMate Software

All Matrix PlateMate 2x3 functions are controlled with the intuitive drag-and-drop ControlMate software. This is the same software that is used on all Thermo Scientific Matrix automation platforms, and an available OLE package provides developers with an ActiveX automation interface. Learn more about ControlMate Software...

Applications

24/48-well plate to/from 96-well plate reformat

Addition of buffers, diluents, enzymes, substrates, ligands etc.

Addition of labeled compounds, including fluorophores, radio labeled compounds

Addition of microbeads for assays such as LOCI or loading combichem plates

Addition of viscous solutions such as scintillation fluid or glycerol/sucrose solutions

Antibody microarrays for multianalyte ELISAs

Assay miniaturization

Automatic serial dilutions

Cell-based assays

Column-based intra/inter-plate serial dilutions

Dispensing of solvents

ELISA assays

Filter-plate vacuum extraction assays

Fluorescence assays

Full 96 or 384 plate sample transfers

Full plate dilutions

Full plate sample transfers (0.5-300µl)

IC50 assays

Luminescence assays

PCR setup

Plate-to-plate transfers

Reagent addition

Reagent addition to 96-, 384- or 1536-well plates

Technical Specifications


Dimensions (L x W x H)		25”/635 mm x 29.5"/749 mm x 23”/584 mm

Weight		120 lbs/54.4 kg

Power		100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz

Maximum Power Consumption		<150W

Operating Conditions		15°C-40°C/<85% RH at 30°C

Interface		RS232c

Warranty		1 year included

Ordering Guide
Please contact us for configuration and pricing information.

Item	Description	Unit
501-102811	Pipetting Head, Positive Displacement, 96-channel, 0.1-50.0 µl, Duraflex	Each
501-102812	Pipetting Head, Positive Displacement, Piercing, 96-Channel, Stainless Steel/Ceramic coated Needles, 0.1-50.0 µl	Each
501-102890	Pipetting Head, Positive Displacement, 384-channel, 0.1-50.0 µl, Stainless Steel/PTFE coated	Each
501-102891	Pipetting Head, Positive Displacement, 384-channel, 0.1-50.0 µl, Duraflex	Each
501-20001	Pipetting Head, Air Displacement, 96-channel, 5.0-300.0 µl	Each
501-20002	Pipetting Head, Air Displacement, 384-channel, 0.5-30.0 µl	Each
501-20004	Pipetting Head, Air Displacement, 96-channel, 0.5-30.0 µl	Each
501-20005	Pipetting Head, Air Displacement, 384-channel, 1.0-100.0 µl	Each
501-30023	ControlMate OLE Software Module, includes CD-Rom, Security Key and Manual	Each
801-10001	PlateMate 2x3 Base Unit complete with light safety curtain, includes (2) peristaltic pumps for on-board fluid replenishment, vacuum pump for waste removal, Windows-based ControlMate software and 6-position microplate stage	Each
801-10005	PlateMate 2x3 Base Unit, includes (2) peristaltic pumps for on-board fluid replenishment, vacuum pump for waste removal, Windows-based ControlMate software and 6-position microplate stage	Each
801-20005	PlateMate 2x3 Piercing Kit	Each

Order Accessory Items for Your Thermo Scientific Matrix PlateMate 2x3

Item	Description	Unit	Qty	Price
301-30020	12-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 300 µl, Row A, B, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5516 or 5536]	Each		$489.00
301-30021	12-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl, Row A, B, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5506] and 96-Channel Probes	Each		$489.00
301-30022	24-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl and 100 µl, Row A, B, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5416, 5316 or 5326]	Each		$612.00
301-30030	Tubing Set for (1) Peristaltic Pump Head, includes tube, nozzle and weight	Each		$559.00
301-30050	12-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 300 µl, Row A, E, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5516 or 5536]	Each		$489.00
301-30051	12-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl, Row A, E, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5506] and 96-Channel Probes	Each		$489.00
301-30052	24-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl and 100 µl, Row A, E, I, M, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5416, 5316 or 5326]	Each		$612.00
500-10015	16-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 12.5 µl, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5301or 5302]	Each		$600.00
500-10020	16-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5311or 5312]	Each		$612.00
500-10025	16-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 100 µl, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5321or 5322]	Each		$612.00
500-10030	16-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl and 100 µl, Column 1, 2, 13, 14, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5416, 5316 or 5326]	Each		$612.00
501-30020	8-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 300 µl, Column 1, 2, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5516 or 5536]	Each		$534.00
501-30021	8-ChannelSerial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl, Column 1, 2, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5506] and 96-Channel Probes	Each		$534.00
501-30050	8-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 300 µl, Column 1, 7, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5516 or 5536]	Each		$489.00
501-30051	8-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl, Column 1, 7, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5506] and 96-Channel Probes	Each		$489.00
501-30052	16-Channel Serial Dilution Magazine, 30 µl and 100 µl, Column 1, 7, 9, 13, 17, 19, for use with Matrix D.A.R.T.s Tips [Item no. 5416, 5316 or 5326]	Each		$612.00

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