Flow cytometry automation

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1 Flow cytometry automation Leverage the Invitrogen Attune NxT Flow Cytometer and the Thermo Scientifi c Orbitor RS Microplate Mover to infuse your lab with the power that comes from fully-realized automation engineering.

2 Liberate yourself from routine tasks Coupling the superior speed technology and razorfi ne sensitivity of the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer with the brainchild of robotics leadership and integration expertise for staggeringly effi cient automated capability. Superior reach and rotation Increasing your throughput with automation has never been easier. The Thermo Scientifi c Orbitor RS automates multiple instruments even in high-density confi gurations. Extensive vertical reach allows the robot to access virtually any microplate instrument including stacked instruments, and its telescoping arm can reach a variety of distances. The ingenious arm travels right through the base, resulting in the most rapid and effi cient movements. The Orbitor RS has a full 360 workspace with unlimited base rotation; this eliminates the need for hard stops and reverse movements. Robust performance and compact design have been merged together in this unique robot. Flexible storage The Orbitor RS has storage for all SBS plate types including deep well plates, racks, and tip boxes, and it works with both lidded and unlidded plates. Random or sequential access combined with a variety of storage options delivers maximum fl exibility. The Orbitor RS comes complete with integrated storage for 72 plates, and its adaptable design expands to accommodate up to 360 plates. 2

3 Pure, undilluted autonomy Precise plate handling Advanced closed-loop motion control provides collision detection and position monitoring, allowing the robot to quickly resume without the need to re-home. With a wide range of grip-control functionality, this robot combines performance with innovation. From variable force control to plate detection, the feature-set is designed to impress. The result is remarkable speed, precise motion, and consistent, accurate plate placement. You will walk away with confi dence. Quiet Reliable Small footprint Safe, motion stops with contact Rapid and Reliable The Orbitor RS is a compact platemover with superior speed and accuracy. This hybrid mover combines Thermo Scientifi c RapidStak and Dimension4 technology to create a superior robot. Plate time delivers <45 minute plate times (96-well plate, <180 minutes for 384-well plate) Fluid capacity accommodates well plates with external tanks and well plates Runtime manages up to 19.5 hours of continuous runtime without fl uid resupply Efficiency enables refi ll of external fl uids without interrupting machine operation for up to 24 hours of continuous uninterrupted operation Collision detection and recovery Random access or stacked storage 360 workspace Optical sensor Easily handles lids Handles most SBS conforming plates 3

4 Momentum scheduling and workflow software The Orbitor solution is controlled and monitored with the Thermo Scientifi c Momentum scheduling and workfl ow software. Momentum is the top-layer software that communicates and controls your fl ow cytometer as well as the Orbitor. Momentum lets users defi ne, execute, and monitor complex processes in a powerful yet easy-touse visual environment. The software offers a simulation mode and accelerated simulation to test your processes in advance. Keep your science moving with remote monitoring for unattended modes. Ease of use Novice automation users appreciate the number of safety features integrated into the Orbitor. The arm of the mover has been designed with an overhead gripper. Overhead grippers naturally avoid the dangers of protruding off-set fi ngers supplied with other movers. With Force Control, the Orbitor will stop with the slightest contact. And plate detection in the gripper, minimizes the hassles of dropped and spoiled samples. Orbitor s quiet operation cuts down on the noise pollution generated by a wide variety of other products available. Orbitor is one of the most fl exible movers on the market. Users often invest in the Orbitor for single instrument loading, and later request additional instrumentation and integration. Orbitor solutions can easily be upgraded in the fi eld, either with multiple devices for operation pooling, or with sample preparation instrumentation. There s also a wide selection of storage options, from random access and stacked storage to storage carousels. Orbitor solutions also integrate barcode scanning for easy sample tracking, or to trigger specifi c processes. 4

5 882 BI-DIRECTIONAL WORKSPACE ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS Specifications Axis/Joint specifications Axis Range Velocity Acceleration Z (height) 575 mm 750 mm/sec 2250 mm/sec 2 Radius (reach) ±406 mm 200 mm/sec 3600 mm/sec 2 Theta (rotation) Infi nite 225 deg/sec 675 deg/sec 2 Storage options Hotels Random Access 8 plates per hotel Sequential Access 40 plates per hotel Maximum Capacity with ahotels Random Access 72 plates Sequential Access 360 plates General specifi cations Power Requirements V auto switching Operating Environment 4 40 C, non-condensing Safety Compliances CE, CSA Weight 25 kg Motion Control Closed Loop Servo, Brushless AC Motor Control Directly from PC, requires Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems Gripper details Handles most SBS conforming plates Landscape or Portrait Easily handles lids Plate detection during grip Adjustable gripping force and speed Variable plate/container fi nger designs 5

6 Contact your technical sales specialist for more information on building your own lab automation solution. Find out more at thermofisher.com/flowautomation For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified. COL