Partner for automation Laboratory processes

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1 Partner for automation Laboratory processes

2 Keeping laboratory processes reliably under control Centrifugation Reliable preparation of specimens as well as uniform loading and unloading of centrifuge carriers and Microtiter plates in laboratory centrifuges are essential process steps for undistorted analysis results. This process step is reliably executed by a loading system for centrifuges used to separate solid and liquid blood constituents. Products for centrifugation Electric mini-slide EGSL It provides maximum performance with extreme accuracy. The slide s precision, load capacity and dynamic response with strokes of up to 300 mm make positioning highly efficient. Parallel gripper HGPLE For flexible access with speed-regulated, free selection of gripping positions. The long stroke of the HGPLE enables it to be used with specimen containers of varying size, and gripper controllability is ideal for soft or highly sensitive workpieces. The pre-holding position just before the specimen container reduces accessing times to an absolute minimum. Robotics controller CMXR-C2 The convenience of a robotics controller combined with the flexibility of a PLC, e.g. for complex handling of moving objects to several conveyor systems. Numerous interfaces and CODESYS PLC make individual integration into master controllers or incorporation into peripheral devices very easy. Stepper motor EMMS-ST The stepper motor with 2-phase hybrid technology and sinusoidal current injection combines a long service life and full positioning functionality with a low price. It is designed with high level IP54 protection and a plug system suitable for industrial use; it is optionally available with a holding brake and integrated encoder for closed loop.

3 Dosing liquids into the cavities of Microtiter plates The dosing process also plays an essential role with regard to the quality of the analysis results. It begins once the selected position has been reached and the dosing head has been lowered. Dosing is carried out individually or in rows until the specimen carrier, for example the cavity in the Microtiter plate, contains exactly the correct amount of specimen It is also possible to suction the liquid out of a specimen carrier such as a Microtiter plate. Products for dosing liquids Modular controller CECX for electric and pneumatic drives With fieldbus master functionalities and electric control options. It features high component density, is easy to operate, and can be mounted on H-rails. Motor controller CMMS-AS The servomotor controller CMMS-AS demonstrates its strengths in standard applications and specimen positioning tasks with I/O and fieldbus interface. Proportional pressure valve terminal VEMA Made ten times smaller by piezo technology and no dangerous heat is generated during operation. 8-channel, microprocessor controlled and combined with a fieldbus, piezo technology shows what it is capable of in this field. Optional: LED lights for quick detection of the operating state. Vacuum generator OVEM In order to ensure high process reliability, the OVEM monitors the evacuation and ejection times specified for the cycle and automatically indicates errors before it s too late. The cycle time can be directly controlled and optimised thanks to this condition monitoring.

4 Pre-analytical process The pre-analytical process involving specimen preparation and distribution includes all procedures which take place before analysis. Determining factors and procedures which may influence specimen materials prior to analysis in the laboratory are part of the pre-analytical process. These include: Preparation of the specimen at the patient Transport of the specimen Handling in the laboratory Specimen evaluation Specimen preparation (centrifugation) Analytical process Specimen distribution to test systems such as Microtiter plates: Dispensing Washing Detection

5 Post-analytical process The post-analytical process includes all procedures which take place after analysis. Post-analytical phases of the overall analytical process: Archiving for possible follow-up tests Specimen evaluation and interpretation Corresponding diagnosis and therapy processes Storage

6 Products for fast and reliable laboratory processes Planar surface gantry EXCM-10/-30 Extremely small with a rectangular working space for effective loads of up to 3 kg. For maximum working space coverage with a minimum working space. Stroke scalable in the X and Y-axes, standardised Festo plug & work solution with pre-programmed drive and controller package for quick and easy machine integration. Electric axes EGSK Precision embedded in steel: the electric axis EGSK stands out because of its precision, repetition accuracy (3 µm), compact design and rigidity. The EGSK is the product series for standard tasks with demanding precision requirements in the upper segment, e.g. for dosing liquids. Valve terminal CPX-MPA with diagnostic function For increased system availability, improved productivity and more process reliability, diagnostics and condition monitoring have been integrated into the valve terminal. Diaphragm solenoid valve VODA for liquids With extremely small internal volumes and nominal sizes from 0.4 to 6.0 mm, materials depend on the medium used. NC and NO variants, as 2/2 or 3/2-way valves. Toothed belt and spindle axes EGC/EGC-HD The electric axis in numerous variants and with lots of advantages. Ideal in the mechatronic multi-axis modular system for 2D and 3D handling systems. Pneumatic mini-slide DGSL Unique in its precision, resilience, compact design and easy installation. For highly precise pushing, picking and inserting with a repetition accuracy of 0.01 mm. Short-stroke cylinders ADVC/AEVC Short-stroke cylinders are ideal for clamping tasks with short strokes, e.g. in fixtures for preand post-analytical processes. Compact controller CECC Controls simple electric or pneumatic drives for small tasks even directly with CANopen master and integrated IO-Link or connects valve terminals. As individual device or integratable via CODESYS V3. Service units MS/MS..-SV-E and C The MS series from Festo offers an all-embracing concept for compressed air preparation. MS..-SV-E and C are designed for maximum safety and reliably ensure fastest possible exhaust in the event of an emergency stop in safety critical systems. Proximity sensor SMT-8M-A for T-slot Reduce the number of parts with a single proximity sensor. Available in IP65, IP68, IP69k for all drives with T-slot as a freely configurable modular product. Easy to install, even with just one hand. Swivel-linear unit DSL- -SA For opening, closing and handling laboratory vessels. Linear motion of the modified swivel-linear unit DSL with brushless DC motor and pneumatic three-point gripper is controlled pneumatically, rotary motion electrically. Tubing/fitting combination PUN/QS For optimised, continuously trouble-free operation of your systems. Quick to install with Festo plug and work. The large number of variants of QS fittings from Festo are all tried and tested. For more, see en 2013/04