Unit was powered on and homed. After passing all self-tests, the 96 head was loaded with P250 tips and the function of the 96 head was tested for alignment and ability to transfer liquid. After verification, the Span 8 head was tested the same way for it’s ability to transfer and dispense liquid, as well as accuracy. After verification a short method was created to show the Biomek working.

This system is equipped with two robotic arms. The first arm is setup for a multi probe head (multi probe head not included) with grippers and the second is a Span 8 pipette channels.

The Span 8 pipettes have 1-8 channels.

The Span 8 pipettes have 1ml syringes allowing for draws up to 1000ul.

This unit is used to process a variety of lab ware. The Span 8 pipettes can be used to process many types of lab ware including microplates, test tubes and micro vials.

• Biomek Fx sample preparation system
• Auto tip loader
• 16 raised microplate position carrier
• Tip wash station for Span 8 tips
• Multiprobe head tip wash
• One cooling position that can reach 0 oC
• Dell laptop running Windows with Biomek Software version 3.3 installed
• All power and communication cables