Automation

Microplate movers

The Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover is a benchtop mover designed for use with the QuantStudio 12K Flex, QuantStudio 7 Pro, and QuantStudio 7 Flex real-time PCR systems, enabling real-time PCR in automated environments for increased sample throughput. 

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      Evolves with your lab’s needs

      Allows a single or dual QuantStudio configuration with different plate storage options

      Advanced motion control

      Provides collision detection and position monitoring, allowing the mover to quickly resume without the need to re-home

      Momentum Workflow Scheduling Software

      Combines power and ease of use with an intuitive dashboard and logic for on-the-fly decisions, making it easy to use for novice or experienced users.

      Integrated barcode scanner

      Enables sample tracking and inventory management with a full 360⁰ workspace

      Available with two different plate storage options

      Choose the Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover and applicable pre-configured storage bundle designed for the QuantStudio systems.

       

      Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover


       

      Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover Sequential Access Hotel Bundle

       


       

      Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover Random Access Hotel Bundle

      Features

      Robust, efficient, and reliable benchtop mover with unmatched speed and accuracy

       

      Compatible with most SBS footprint plates

       

      Powered by Momentum Workflow Scheduling Software

       

      Holds up to 20 plates/3 stacks (96-well)

      Holds up to 40 plates/3 stacks (384-well)

       

      Sequential access hotels for plate storage and handling

       

      Provides the option to “run until empty”, which allows for additional plates to be added while the Orbitor RS2 is running

       

      Ideal for 0.1 mL, 0.2 mL 96-well plates and/or 384-well plates

      Random access hotels for plate storage and handling

       

      Holds up to 24 plates/3 hotels (384-well)

       

      Users can easily add new plates or change the order the plates are run

       

      Ideal for 384 well plates with multiple users

       

      Not ideal for 96-well plates

      Included

       

      Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover

       

      Momentum Workflow Scheduling Software

       

       

      3 stacks

       

      Baseplate

       

       

      3 hotels

       

      Baseplate

       

      Catalog number
      A43780, A43779 (for the dual QuantStudio system integration) A43781
      A43782
      Required catalog numbers to create your automation bundle
      In addition to your QuantStudio 12K Flex, 7 Pro or 7 Flex System  

      Complete your Orbitor RS2 mover with the addition of either the Sequential Access Stack Bundle (Cat. No. A43781) or the Random Access Hotel Bundle (Cat.No. A43782).

       

      For integrating a dual QuantStudio system the integration kit (Cat. No. A43779) is required in addition to the automation bundle.

      A43780 + A43781 A43780 + A43782

      QuantStudio 12K Flex Accufill System

      The OpenArray Real-Time PCR Instrument and OpenArray AccuFill System can process hundreds to thousands of samples per day, enabling mid-density, high-throughput results with ease of use. The OpenArray AccuFill System accurately loads samples onto OpenArray plates, increasing reproducibility.

      The Accufill System comes included with the QuantStudio 12K Flex system to help you get the most out of your system.


      Upgrade kits

      Upgrade kits for the QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro systems

      Increase application versatility with the following easy-to-change, powered-up interchangeable block types:


       

      QuantStudio Pro Block Upgrade Kit, 96-well, 0.1 mL

       

      QuantStudio Pro Block Upgrade Kit, 96-well, 0.2 mL

       

      QuantStudio Pro Block Upgrade Kit, 384-well

       

      QuantStudio 7 Pro Block Upgrade Kit, TaqMan Array Cards

      Features  

       

      Interchangeable 96-well block, 0.1 mL for the Pro systems

       

       

       

      Includes the 96-well 0.2-mL block, plus heated cover, and accessories

       

       

      Interchangeable 96-well block, 0.2 mL 

       

       

       

      Includes the 96-well 0.2-mL block, plus heated cover, and accessories

       

       

      Interchangeable 384-well block 

       

       

       

      Includes 384-well block, heated cover, and accessories

       

       

      Interchangeable block for use with TaqMan Array cards

       

       

       

      Includes the TAC block, plus heated cover and accessories

       

      Compatible systems
       

       

      QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro systems

       

      QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro systems

       

      QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro systems
      QuantStudio 7 Pro System only
      Catalog number  
      A45955
      A45953
      A45954
      A45956

      Upgrade kits for the QuantStudio Flex systems

      QuantStudio 12K Flex OpenArray Block Upgrade Kit (with Accufill System) ViiA 7, QuantStudio 6 Flex, QuantStudio 7 Flex and QuantStudio 12k Flex System Block Upgrade Kit, 96 well

      ViiA 7, QuantStudio 6 Flex, QuantStudio 7 Flex and QuantStudio 12k Flex System Block Upgrade Kit, 384 well

      Features

       

      Accelerates genomic validation and screening, driving over 150,000 data points per workday

       

       

      Speeds up most projects to be completed in days instead of weeks

       

      Allows systems to operate using a 96-well block

       

       

       

      Includes standard 96-well block (0.2mL), heated cover, plate adaptor, and calibration kit

       

       

      Allows systems to operate using a 384-well block

       

       

       

      Includes 384-well block, heated cover, plate adaptor and calibration kit

       

      Compatible systems
      QuantStudio 12K Flex system
      QuantStudio 6 Flex, 7 Flex, and 12K Flex and ViiA 7 systems QuantStudio 6 Flex, 7 Flex, and 12K Flex and ViiA 7 systems
      Catalog number
      4471067
      4453543
      4453545

      Assays and reagents

      TaqMan Assays

      The perfect complement to any QuantStudio real-time PCR system.

       

      Applied Biosystems TaqMan Assays consist of target-specific primers and one or more probes optimized for specific applications including gene expression, SNP genotyping, miRNA, mutation detection, and copy number variation analysis. With more than 20 million predesigned assays, an easy-to-use design tool for custom assays, or custom primers and probes to develop your own…we have exactly what you need for successful qPCR. 

      Application-specific reagents optimized for QuantStudio instruments

      Applied Biosystems offers reagents featuring both TaqMan chemistry and SYBR Green chemistry optimized to work with all QuantStudio instruments.  Get the specificity and sensitivity you need for your applications.

       

       

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