Porvair kBiosystems
Scorpion
SBS plate handlers
Automated plate and tube handling systems
Offering laboratories the ability to step up to automated plate handling with integratable OEM plate handling devices
Accelerate and integrate your workflows with versatile plate handling automation
The Porvair Kbiosystems automated and semi-automated microplate handling systems offer ideal entry level automation for laboratories requiring reliable, consistent, microplate and tube handling. Offering complete versatility, the Scorpion plate handling series will work with a wide range of plates, tube racks, shallow and deep well formats.
Application flexibility
Scorpion systems allow the use of non-lidded, sealed and lidded plates. Additional functions include plate restacking and an optional upgrade for lid removal. Scorpion systems comes in several formats for left or right feeding, and the XT version with extended arc distance for more utility and flexibility.
Easy and reliable integration
Engineered with robustness in mind, the Scorpion series is easy to program and is operator and integrator friendly. Data control is through direct integration via RS232 link.
Versatile plate compatibility
Scorpion systems are able to use multiple plasticware manufactures plates across applications and can handle all SBS footprint applications and range of racks.
Features
Integrator friendly design
Scorpion systems handle plates in portrait format, allowing the use of non-lidded and lidded plates. Scorpion systems function through left or right plate feed, offering side placement into the integrated plate handling device.
Flexible stacker capacity
Scorpion systems have half and full height stackers to accommodate for plate capacity and lab space needs.
Restacking
Plate restack option allows the user to feed and retrieve plates from a secondary piece of equipment. With need for defined plate stack orientation, the plates can internally be reprocessed into their original line format.
Optional lid lifting
With the addition of the lid removal upgrade, the Scorpion can remove the plate lid prior to placement onto the integrated system (such as a liquid handler), helping decrease possible contamination issues.
Custom design service
Additionally, Kbio offers services for custom plate handling applications, such as their custom designed integration plates suited to different Thermo Combi instruments, to maintain position for repeatable dispensing.
Systems
Scorpion
Automated plate handling system
Scorpion XT
Automated plate handling system with extended arc distance
Specifications
| Scorpion | Scorpion XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Plate feed | Left or right | |
| Placement maximum arc | 280 mm | 342 mm |
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Maximum plate capacity * 96-well 384- and 1536-well Deep-well blocks |
50 72 15 |
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| Plate height range | 7 – 48 mm | |
* Without lid handling functionality
About Solve Scientific
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