XY-Z microtiter scanning system for fast and parallel analyses, laboratory automation, cell monitoring, pharmaceutical testing and cytology
Laboratory / Analytics

AB-Mikrotiter-Scansystem

Fast and precise analysis of microtiter plates

The microplate scanning system enables consistent results with a minimized error rate. Two scanning systems move in push-pull motion and thus compensate for the counterforce of the acceleration. As a result, the system is stationary even in desk-top set-up and allows the very high precision of the scanning movement.

The high-resolution 25 mm focus axis with µm resolution ensures optimum analysis results. It can be equipped with a double or single sensor arm. Operation can be either in on-the-fly mode with position trigger or in inertia-compensated start-stop mode with two actuators.

Ideal for high-precision applications in research and diagnostics

Reliable and consistent results due to high-precision positioning with repeatability up to 5 µm

Fast and controlled scanning of samples at up to 500 mm/s

Scanning of up to 120 well plates per hour by two single pipette, camera, sensor, dispenser or dosing systems working in parallel

Maintenance-free and automated 24/7 operation due to air bearing

Optionally expandable:

Modular system design or as desk-top installation
Scalable and expandable to 8 or 16 plates
Focus axis can be equipped with double or single sensor arm
Design for clean room ISO 14644-1 class 6 (up to class 1 on request)
Bus connection for easy integration into the system control

Maximum throughput and efficiency

The linear motor used offers high speeds as well as accelerations, which guarantees particularly fast and controlled scanning of the samples at up to 500 mm/s. Up to 120 well plates can thus be scanned per hour with a single pipette or single sensor.This makes the compact platform ideal for use in newly developed analytical instruments for cell manipulation, cell monitoring as well as cell therapy and can also be easily adapted to the needs of laboratory automation, pharmaceutical testing and cytology.

Individual extensions and customizations

Engineering services include the fitting of the systems to your structure and the desired controlls. Furthermore, we develop prototypes and like to adapt the systems to the environmental requirements of your application particle emission, radiation, temperature, precision special parts manufacturing, working height, collision protection, safety concept, compensation factor and filter, sensor mounting, brake, decoupling, special lubrication, special colors, holders, adapters, special motors with pharmaceutical approval, comprehensive documentation, test protocoll, llife cycle tests

Application areas

Medical technology, scanning system, microtiter, laboratory automation, high-throughput screening in pharmaceutical and crop protection research, pharmaceutical testing, cytology, sample handling, automated analysis, cell manipulation, cell observation and cell therapy

Specifications

Modell		X1	X2	Y	Z
Travel	[mm; deg]	550	550	170	25
Repeatability unidirectional	[µm; deg]	± 5	± 5	± 5	± 5
Repeatability bidirectional	[µm; deg]	± 3	± 3	± 3	± 3
Positioning speed	[mm/s; deg/s]	500	500	200	10
Max. load	[N]				0.5
Motor		Iron Core Dynamic Linear Motor	Iron Core Dynamic Linear Motor	Iron Core Dynamic Linear Motor	Stepper Motor
Drive					Ball Screw
Feedback		Linear Scale	Linear Scale	Linear Scale	Open Loop