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Cavro ®  Omni  Flex
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Cavro ® Omni Flex

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Overview
The Cavro Omni Flex is a modular system designed for OEM instrument designers to automate liquid handling tasks. It integrates the Cavro Omni Robot with a specialized chassis and worktable, aiding in the development and regulatory approval of new automated solutions.
Key Benefits
  • Accelerated time-to-market with UL recognized and RoHS compliant components.
  • Compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 standards ensures quality and regulatory adherence.
  • Proven industry solution minimizes technology risk.
  • High accuracy and durability for repetitive tasks.
  • Configurable with various modules, including pipetting and gripper options.
  • Scalable with three deck sizes to meet throughput requirements.
  • Choice between air- or liquid-displacement pipetting technologies.
  • Integrated liquid level detection and position encoder enhance process security.
Development Acceleration
The system shortens development cycles and reduces risk by providing a modular framework that integrates easily into various systems, allowing designers to focus on applications.
Compliance and Quality
The Cavro Omni Flex meets high-quality standards, including ISO13485, ISO9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820. It is UL recognized and complies with Conflict Minerals REACH and the RoHS Directive.
Programming and Integration
Supports ease of integration with command sets optimized for liquid handling, operable in standalone mode or via Ethernet.
Security Features
Includes capacitive and pressure-based liquid level detection, hybrid detection, onboard tip detection, and options to minimize aerosol contamination.
Reliability and Robustness
Features a simple design with compact linear motion slides and industry-proven stepper motors for high reliability and reduced maintenance.
Modularity and Flexibility
The modular design allows configuration for various applications, with three instrument widths available to match workflow needs.
Precision and Positioning
Low-maintenance stepper motors and closed-loop positioning ensure repeatability and process security.
Parallel Processing
Supports up to two arms per instrument for increased throughput, with high payload capacity and various pipetting options.
Scalable Workspace
Available in three widths, the rigid chassis simplifies design and is compatible with a range of carriers and racks.
Power Supply
Features a 600W power supply for mounting various devices, with a secondary mains voltage output for additional appliances.
MFC Board
Enables control of integrated devices for walkaway processing, with basic and full versions available.
Finish and Maintenance
Available in open- and closed-back configurations, offering maximum workspace and easy maintenance access.
Communication
Supports RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces for controlling multiple devices.
Testing Tools
The Cavro Fusion software tool provides a GUI and scripting environment for performance evaluation and testing.
Customization
Offers a range of standard options and customization to match specific application needs, with support for bespoke component design.
Applications
Suitable for a wide range of applications, including molecular diagnostics, offering features like precision pipetting, advanced liquid level detection, and enhanced process security.
Process Security
Outlines various liquid level detection methods including capacitive, pressure-based, and hybrid detection, with optional pressure monitoring.
Communications
Supports TCP/IP communication to the host and Tecan CAN protocol for communication with other Cavro devices.
Motor Driver Technology
Utilizes stepper motor drives with closed-loop positioning for the X/Y-axis and FOC closed-loop control for the Z-axis, providing full servo capabilities and adjustable force control.
Power Requirements
Operates on 100 to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, with a maximum power consumption of 10A.
Software and Programming
Includes Fusion software with a PC-based command processor interface or an embedded one-letter command set.
Mechanical Specifications
Specifies travel lengths for the axes, dimensions, maximum payloads, accuracy, repeatability, resolution, and maximum speeds for each axis.
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature ranges from 10 to 35 °C, with storage temperatures from -20 to 60 °C. Relative humidity is specified at 30 to 80% at 35°C.
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Cavro Omni Flex ® RELIABLE OEM ROBOTICS FROM THE LIQUID HANDLING EXPERTS

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Liquid handling and robotics made easy The Cavro Omni Flex provides OEM instrument designers with a complete solution for liquid handling tasks, simplifying the development, testing and regulatory approval of new automated solutions. Combining the proven liquid handling performance of the Cavro Omni Robot with a purpose-built chassis and worktable, it provides a modular, convenient solution for automation of pipetting and sample handling activities. KEY BENEFITS Faster time-to-market – shorter development times using UL recognized and RoHS compliant components Quality and regulatory compliance...

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ACCELERATING DEVELOPMENT Time-to-market is a major consideration in today’s fast-paced laboratory environment. The use of modular, verified OEM liquid handling components can dramatically shorten development cycles and reduce risk. The Cavro Omni Flex represents a comprehensive, modular liquid handling framework that can be easily integrated into almost any system, allowing instrument designers to concentrate on their applications instead of individual pipetting tasks. COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE The need for extensive component testing can hold up the release of new products – particularly in the...

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The Cavro Omni Robot is the heart of the system, offering tried and tested performance for general purpose liquid handling applications. MODULARITY FOR FLEXIBILITY The Cavro Omni Robot’s modular design makes it easily configurable for many different applications. As part for the Cavro Omni Flex, instrument developers have a choice of three instrument widths – with 500, 750 and 1,250 mm of travel – to match their workflow needs. FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMING The Cavro Omni has been developed with ease of integration in mind, using a choice of command sets optimized for liquid handling for different programming...

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PRECISION POSITIONING Low-maintenance stepper motors and closed-loop positioning offer repeatability down to less than 0.12 mm for X- and Y-axes, ensuring that you know exactly where the pipetting probe is located at all times. Feedback signals are used to verify that the target position has been reached successfully, offering additional process security for IVD applications. PARALLEL PROCESSING Each Cavro Omni Flex can be fitted with a choice of liquid handling options, with up to two arms per instrument to allow parallel processing for increased throughput or longer walkaway times. A high payload...

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The Cavro Omni Flex provides a starting point for the development of a complete liquid handling platform, with a range of options to precisely match your system design and application needs. SCALABLE WORKSPACE Available in three widths – 715, 965 and 1,465 mm – the Cavro Omni Flex’s rigid chassis simplifies instrument design by housing all the components and accessories required for your application in a compact footprint. The system’s worktable is compatible with Tecan’s broad range of carriers and racks, making it quick and easy to configure with various devices, labware items and consumables....

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HIGH QUALITY FINISH The Cavro Omni Flex has the look and feel of a finished product, and is available in open- and closed-back configurations. The open-back configuration offer maximum workspace for your application, with pumps and additional modules mounted below the worktable and accessible via the front of the instrument for maintenance. This is complemented by a closed-back configuration with the pumps mounted at the rear of the worktable for applications requiring less on-deck capacity STRAIGHTFORWARD COMMUNICATION A variety of communication interfaces are available – including RS-232 and...

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The Cavro Omni Flex is available with a wide range of options and modules to match your liquid handling requirements and instrument design. The Cavro Omni Flex's chassis features mounting points for a range of Tecan Cavro 30 mm syringe pumps: Below worktable Behind worktable Cavro XCalibur Cavro Centris Cavro XE Cavro XCalibur Cavro MiniWash Cavro Smart Valve The system can also be used with the Cavro ADP air-driven pipetting option, or customized for use with Tecan Cavro 60mm syringe pumps. [4skins Standard skins are available for the side panels, top valance and lower door, allowing...

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[JWASH STATION Integrated probe washing allows the use of fixed pipetting probes while minimizing the risk of carry-over and contamination. ^RACKS AND CARRIERS Choose from a variety of Tecan racks and carriers to meet the needs of your application, including: • Racks for various tube sizes • Disposable tip racks • Microplate racks in portrait or landscape orientations • Deep-well racks • Reagent racks • Microfuge tube racks ^PROBES AND TIPS A range of high quality stainless steel pipetting probes are available to match your application needs, including wide bore, cap piercing, long, short and...

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Customization at every level The Cavro Omni Flex has been developed to offer maximum flexibility in instrument design, with a range of standard options and a broad portfolio of additional devices and accessories. Its modular design allows it to be easily tailored to individual applications needs and throughputs, as well as providing a scalable solution which can grow with your product range. But we understand that even the most flexible robotic component cannot adapt to every application, and so we offer a range of customization options to perfectly match your needs. Whatever requirements you...

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Accelerating development The Cavro Omni Flex provides a highly flexible liquid handling system suitable for a wide range of applications, allowing you to develop automated solutions for everything from analytical chemistry to molecular diagnostics. FROM PATIENT SAMPLE TO RESULT Molecular diagnostics is one of the most dynamic and transformative areas of laboratory diagnostics today. It has become an integral and critical part of healthcare systems globally, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and monitoring. Molecular biology technologies – such as nucleic acid amplification, next generation...

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