Biostack 4: Notes About Handling Lidded Plates - Biotek BioStack 4 Operator's Manual

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Features:
Automates routine laboratory procedures
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10, 30, or 50 standard height microplates per interchangeable stack
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Simple to use for all laboratory personnel
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Restacking capability
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Small footprint conserves precious benchtop space
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Universal design compatible with all supported BioTek instrumentation
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Designed for heavy use with aluminum precision-ground base and synchronistic
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movement
Linear mechanisms built around proven BioTek technology
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Quiet operation with cams activated by stepper motors
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Reliable transport with microplate gripped from below during transfers
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Onboard self-diagnostics ensures trouble-free operation
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BioStack 4 Only: Handles microplates with lids: removes the lid before plate transfer to
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the attached instrument, and replaces the lid after retrieval from the instrument,
except in "stay-on lid" mode.
Models:
PN BIOSTACK2WR: Supports 90° and 0° integrations; one plate at a time transfer.
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PN BIOSTACK3WR and BIOSTACK4: Support +90°, -90°, and 0° integrations; two
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plates in motion for every transfer. BioStack 4 processes plates with or without lids.

BioStack 4: Notes about Handling Lidded Plates

The BioStack 4 functions similarly and can do everything the other BioStack models
do, and it can process microplates with lids.
The required stacks are labeled "TALL LIDDED PLATE STACK" to process plates with
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lids.
The BioStack 4 supports standard stack types when not handling lids. (Conversely, do
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not use the "tall lidded plate stacks" with BioStack 2/3 models.)
The "tall lidded plate stack" also supports taller plates without lids; it can handle plates
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up to 22 mm. (Maximum supported height of plate + lid = 23.2 mm when
Mode requirements are met.)
Standard stacks are recommended for handling low-profile PCR plates. The BioStack 4
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has been designed to better handle these plates that warp easily, but the best
performance is achieved combining the BioStack 4 with the standard stacks.
Only 30- and 10-plate stacks are supported when processing lids. And, the stacks hold
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fewer plates when lids are included: the 30-plate stack holds about 25 plates with lids
and the 10-plate stack holds approximately 8 plates with lids, depending on the plate
BioStack™ Microplate Stacker
Stay-On Lid