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AltoStar® Automation System AM16
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The AltoStar® Automation System AM16 is a robotic pipetting workstation used for sample purification and PCR setup controlled by the AltoStar® Connect software. It is intended to be used in combination with the AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5, the AltoStar® Internal Control 1.5 and altona Diagnostics PCR Kits for automated purification of nucleic acids and automated assay setup for in vitro diagnostic purposes.
The AltoStar® AM16 is intended for use by professional users trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the AltoStar® AM16 instrument.
Key Features:
Entire Workflow
- DNA and RNA purification in parallel with one-for-all chemistry AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5
- Real-time PCR reaction setup by using the altona Diagnostics PCR Kits
- Automated cycler programming with AltoStar® Connect software
- Expandable system for additional thermal cycler (CFX96™ Deep Well Real-Time Detection System-RUO).
Process Safety
- Traceability: barcoded reagents for full process control
- Ready to use reagents for consistent quality
- Lot checking
- Expiry date checking
- Total Aspiration and Dispense Monitoring (TADM) – proven technology from Hamilton
High Flexibility
- All sample types in one run
- Analyze up to four pathogens from a single sample
- Combine up to eight Real-Time PCR assays on a 96 well plate
- Scalable from 1-96 reactions, no minimum batch size
- 500 µl and 1000 µl sample volume possible in one run
- Sample carriers can be unloaded any time after sample processing
Any Sample Type
- CE-IVD marked purification kit validated for whole blood, EDTA plasma, urine, stool and swaps in UTM.
- One purification kit for both DNA and RNA assays
- One universal Internal Control for entire workflow (AltoStar® Internal Control 1.5)
Convenience
- Ready to use reagents for extraction and real-time PCR
- Use of primary or secondary sample tubes
- Freely selectable positions for samples
- Load backup reagents and consumables
- No refill or mixing of solutions necessary
- Full access to eluates
- User friendly control software AltoStar® Connect (see under AltoStar® Product Range)
AltoStar® AM16 Automation System
| Order No. | AM16 |
| For use with | AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5 AltoStar® Internal Control 1.5 CFX96™ Deep Well Real-Time PCR Detection System (IVD, Biorad) |
Additionally included in package AltoStar® Molecular Diagnostic Workflow
| Products | AltoStar® Connect software AltoStar® Plate Sealer AltoStar® AM16 PC |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1124mm x 903mm x 795mm (transport size) 1010mm (with loading tray) 1200mm (with loading tray and carriers on loading tray) |
| Weight | Approx. 140kg |
Operating Data
| Maximum Power Consumption | ≤ 600VA |
| Voltage | 115 VAC / 230 VAC ± 10% |
| Delayed Action Fuse | 115 V~: 6.3 A (T6.3AL250) 230 V~: 3.15 A (T3.15A250) |
| Installation Category | II |
| Pollution Degree | 2 |
| Temperature Range | 15°C to 30°C / Indoor Use Only |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 85% (no condensation) |
| Noise Level | < 65dBA (regarding EN27779) |
| Altitude | Up to 2000m above sea level |
Transportation and Storage
| Transportation | Truckage company /AltoStar® AM16 Instrument is installed or relocated by a Hamilton trained field service engineer. |
| Temperature Range | -25°C to +70°C / Indoor Storage Only |
| Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% (no condensation, indoors) |
You can also find more information about the instrument and its reagents on Altonas website.