PW 41 Microplate Washer

The PW 41 Microplate Washer is a compact, programmable 2 x 8-channel washer/aspirator for use with 96-well microplates. The washer includes built-in vacuum and dispensing pumps, and needle positions are user-adjustable.

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Overview

The PW 41 Microplate Washer is designed for use with flat, U-bottom, or V-bottom 96-well plates. It features dispense and aspirate head heights that are user-adjustable with vertical and horizontal needle positioning in the wells (0.1 mm accuracy). Liquid level detectors on wash and waste bottles and vacuum sensing allow consistent wash and aspiration processes.

Specifications

Electrical Data

Voltage: 240/100 VAC
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 130 VA max
Fuses: 2.5 AT (2 fuses, 5 x 20 mm)

Operating Conditions

Temperature: 15°C to 30°C
Humidity: 15% to 85% RH
Heat emissions: 240 BTU/hour

Dimensions

Width: 368 mm
Height: 243 mm
Length: 530 mm
Weight: 11.6 kg

Parts

Wash Bottle: 3 x 2 L
Rinse Bottle: 1 x 2 L
Waste Bottle: 1 x 8 L
Manifold: 2 x 8 channels
Integrated Vacuum Pump: 2(max 16 L/min)

Software

Kits (Wash Protocols): Up to 75 kits stored in memory, user-definable
Cycle: 1-9
Wash Mode: Strip mode or plate mode U- or V-bottom
Possibility to Omit Strip: Yes
Needles: User-definable aspiration and dispensing vertical and horizontal positions

Precision

Wash Volume: 50-3,000 μL per well
Accuracy: ≤15%
Precision: ≤10% CV
Residual Volume: 6 μL per well