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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series

Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series

Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Biometra TRobot II is an advanced automated thermal cycler designed to enhance PCR workflows. It builds on over 30 years of Biometra's expertise in thermal cycler technology, offering reliable and efficient performance for sophisticated applications.
Key Features
  • Performance: High heating and cooling rates with excellent block homogeneity ensure precise temperature control and reproducibility.
  • Flexibility: Offers three different sample block formats to accommodate various user needs.
  • Smart Tune Lid Concept: Features a unique lid opening mechanism for easy integration into robotic systems, ensuring uniform lid contact pressure and space efficiency.
  • Smart Release System: Patent-pending system for gentle and trouble-free removal of microtiter plates.
  • Integration: Easily integrates with automation systems via prepared drivers and Biometra TSuite software for independent control.
Applications and Efficiency
The TRobot II is designed for integration into automation systems, offering a full range of features typical of professional thermal cyclers. It supports high-throughput applications with minimal footprint, making it ideal for use in various industrial sectors, particularly in Pharma & Life Sciences.
Technical Specifications
  • Block Formats: Available in 96 well aluminum, 96 well silver, and 384 well aluminum formats.
  • Temperature Control: Features a linear gradient function for optimizing annealing temperatures, with a temperature range of 3 °C to 99 °C.
  • Software: Controlled via Biometra TSuite or integrated into robotic software, supporting up to 1,000 devices.
Design and Usability
The TRobot II's compact design allows for easy placement on automation decks, with a robust lid mechanism ensuring safe and efficient operation. The device is compatible with various plastic materials and sealing systems, ensuring versatility in sample handling.
Conclusion
The Biometra TRobot II offers a comprehensive solution for automated PCR workflows, combining high performance, flexibility, and ease of integration to meet the demands of modern laboratory environments.
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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-1

Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow Biometra TRobot II

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-2

Biometra TRobot II Automate your PCR runs and other incubation tasks with the new thermal cycler Biometra TRobot II. Gain valuable time for other tasks and improve your efficiency. The new automated thermal cycler Biometra TRobot II is an addition to the product portfolio of the globally established and long-respected Biometra thermal cyclers. Entrust your valuable samples to a professional with more than 30 years of experience in the development of thermal cyclers. Reliably developed technology means that you can count on its application, which is of paramount importance in automated systems....

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-3

Benefit from features that are tailored to the specific requirements of automated systems:Ready for your applications ■ Guaranteed best measurement results: Above-average performance data for heating and cooling as well as block homogeneity ■ Optimized annealing temperatures through a linear gradient function ■ Flexible: Each user finds a suitable format through three different sample blocks A unique lid opening patent-pending concept with an arc-shaped movement guarantees optimum integration into robotic systems ■ Easy access to the sample block from three sides ■ Evaporation-free runs through...

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-4

With its small size, the Biometra TRobot II is ideal for use in all common robot systems. The compact PCR module is placed directly on the automation deck and the separate controller can be stored underneath the platform. ▲ PCR module front view Developed for use in automated processes: ■ Free platform design - gripper has access from three sides ■ Adjustable lid pressure for reproducible results in the entire block ■ Wear-free lid drive for long, trouble-free operation Short protocol runtimes and highly specific results require high heating and cooling rates and precise control of the target...

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-5

Easy Plate Handling and Access ‒ Guaranteed! The Biometra TRobot II is safely opened and closed by a robust yet finely tunable patent-pending movement design. The plates can be detached from the sample block easily, even after prolonged incubation at various temperatures and under high contact pressure. Full compatibility with robotic platforms The arc-shaped movement of the heating cover allows the device to open very wide. The sample block is accessible from three sides when the lid is fully open. This presents unique opportunities for integrating the automated thermal cycler into a robotic...

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-6

Convenient Control The automated thermocycler is controlled completely by external software ‒ typically integrated into the robot software or via the Biometra TSuite computer software. Convenient software driver The Biometra TRobot II automated thermal cycler can be easily integrated into a robotic platform software. The thermal cycler comes with a cutting-edge .NET Framework API and clear documentation. The number of addressable devices is almost unlimited. Up to 1,000 devices can be managed by the software. functions for controlling the cycler, creating programs, managing the device and documenting...

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Leading PCR Expertise for the Automated Workflow with the Biometra TRobot II Series-7

Choose from three different systems The Biometra TRobot II guarantees excellent performance data. The choice of three systems allows to find the right device for every situation. (Order number, includes PCR module Aluminum, special alloy Silver, gold-coated Aluminum, special alloy 96 × 0.2 mL tubes/ 96 well microplates/ 12 × 8 well strips, 0.2 mL 96 × 0.2 mL tubes/ 96 well micro plates/ 12 × 8 well strips, 0.2 mL Proposed sample volume Gradient function Max./min gradient Gradient temperature range Temperature uniformity at 55 °C after 15 s Block temperature range Control accuracy Plate ejection...

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Analytik Jena GmbH Konrad-Zuse-Str. 1 07745 Jena • Germany Pictures: Analytik Jena GmbH Subject to changes in design and scope of delivery as well as further technical development. Version 1.0 en ■ 12/2020-844-MA166-2-B © Analytik Jena GmbH analytikjena An Endress+Hauser Company

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