Introduction To The Kingfisher Flex; Intended Use; Principle Of Operation; Figure 1-1. Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor - Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex Service Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction to the KingFisher
Flex

Intended use

The KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor (Figure 1–1) is
intended for professional research use by trained personnel. The
instrument is intended for automated transfer and processing of
magnetic particles in a microplate scale. Use for self-testing is excluded.
It is recommended that Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are followed
to guarantee reliable analyses.
Refer to Chapter 6: "Technical Specifications".
Principle of
The KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor (Figure 1–1) is
designed for automated transfer and processing of magnetic particles in
operation
microplate format.
The patented technology of the KingFisher Flex system is based on the
use of magnetic rods covered with a disposable, specially designed tip
comb and plates. The instrument functions without any dispensing or
aspiration parts or devices.
Samples and reagents, including magnetic particles, are dispensed into
the plates according to the corresponding instructions. The protocol
that is selected by the user via the keyboard and display have already
been preloaded into the onboard software. BindIt Software can be used
to create and run protocols.
Figure 1–1. KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor
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