easyblood Standard Solutions

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1 easyblood Standard Solutions Blood fractionation workstation

2 Fully automated blood fractionation and buffy coat transfer applications Before a biobanking blood sample is sent to storage for many years or even decades, the sample must be split into different fractions. Especially the isolation of the DNA-rich buffy coat is a labor intensive and tedious task for most operators. The easyblood Standard Solution automates the fraction separation process and increases the reliability and accuracy of both fraction detection and pipetting. Its high resolution industrial camera takes an image and the image processing software determines the position and amount of buffy coat and plasma. Using the proven Hamilton pipetting technology, the fractions are split into one or multiple aliquots and pipetted into any kind of storage or processing container. The specially designed carrier allows the system to scan and image the tubes without any need for single tube movements. This reduces the risk of error while speeding up the process significantly. Up to 4 tubes can be analyzed simultaneously and up to 8 tubes can be pipetted simultaneously. A maximum of 192 samples can be loaded and fractionated per run, which results in significant walk away time. Automated tube barcode detection, 2D barcode reading, labware and consumable identification reduces the operator s interactions to an absolute minimum. Technology The high resolution industrial camera takes images and Hamilton proprietary software analyzes the images to scan for the red blood cell fraction, buffy coat layer and plasma fraction. The detection is more exact than when performed manually The instrument is equipped with a light source to make the imaging process reproducible and reliable Pipetting with air displacement technology reduces the risk of cross contamination and increases the safety of the user and the precious sample Configurable parameters for detection maximize readability regardless of sample quality A picture of every sample is stored for future analysis if required.

3 Easy to use system Reliable detection of fractions High resolution camera for imaging Standardized lighting conditions Customizable detection parameters to maximize imaging reliability Specially designed disposable tip to maximize yield Check-methods for function testing included

4 Biobanking Fully integrated sample preparation The easyblood Standard Solution comes with pre-defined methods that can serve as templates for the customer specific application. Hamilton s camera applications are the basis for this add-on software for improved detection of all three fractions. Not only the detection of buffy coat, but also the gel plug in PST and SST tubes can be detected and pipetted accordingly. A 2D reader is available from Hamilton which can seamlessly be integrated on the deck of the STAR without the need for a separate plate moving arm or an external device. All tubes of all major manufacturers can be identified on the deck and used as target containers. This allows complete sample tracking with cost-efficient robotics and saves deck space. Additional modules and options Cost efficient CO-RE Gripper for plate movements 2D barcode reader Hamilton Multiflex heating and cooling modules HEPA filter hood More accessories available upon request

5 Specifications System: Intended use System dimensions Weight Pipetting arm Dedicated instrument and software for fully automated blood fractionation and buffy coat pipetting STARlet based system: width 1124mm, height 903mm, depth 1006mm (Autoload) STAR based system: width 1664mm, height 903mm, depth 1006mm (Autoload) STARlet: <150kg, STAR: <160kg Modular arm with either 4 x 1000µl channels or 8 x 1000µl channels Pipetting channels STARlet: 4 x 1000µl, STAR: 8 x 1000µl Enclosures Components Deck equipment Additional items included in standard solutions Capacity PC (included) Dark enclosures Mirror carrier, sample carriers (4 x wide tube, 4 x thin tube or 2 x wide and 2 x thin tube sample carriers) check carrier for camera function test 1 archive/deep well plate carrier, 1 tip carrier 1 tip box high volume tips, 1 tip box wide bore tips, check carrier, software including demo and check methods, software license for imaging module STARlet: 1 mirror carrier, 144 samples, 10 SBS standard plates, 5 tip racks with 96 tips * STAR: 1 mirror carrier, 192 samples, 30 SBS standard plates, 5 tip racks with 96 tips * Windows 7, Intel Core 3.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 500GB HD, 16 x DVD+/-RW drive Operating data Nominal voltage Frequency Operating environment Power consumption 115VAC / 230VAC 50Hz / 60Hz ± 5% C, up to 2000m above sea level, relative humidity 30 to 85% with no condensation 600VA or 1000VA depending on configuration * Example configurations. Final deck layout will be determined based on specific customer needs. Disclaimer: the easyblood Standard Solution is classified as a product for general laboratory use. The system components are conform with EU directives 89/336/EC ( EMC ) and 73/23/EC ( low voltage ) It is an non IVD device defined by EU directive 98/79/ EC ( in vitro diagnostics ).

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