Dual MassSTAR

The Hamilton Dual MassSTAR automates and streamlines solid-phase extraction and protein precipitation sample workflows in preparation for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) applications, especially therapeutic drug monitoring and drugs of abuse (DoA) testing.

Clinical LC-MS Simplified

Dual MassSTAR combines protein precipitation and solid-phase extraction in one automated system to reliably process more samples in less time.

MAD - Monitored Air Displacement

MAD monitors the air displacement in each pipetting channel of a Hamilton automated liquid handler. During liquid aspiration steps, this non-contact technology immediately identifies clots, empty wells, or other aspiration issues. It also delivers a confirmation of successful aspiration in each pipetting channel of a Hamilton automated liquid handler.

Dual Liquid Level Detection (LLD)

Dual LLD uses two sensors on each liquid handling pipetting channel. A capacitance sensor detects aqueous and conductive liquid surfaces while a pressure-based sensor works with non-conductive, viscous, and volatile liquids. Together, they ensure highly accurate and reliable liquid handling performance.

Anti-Droplet Control (ADC)

Pressure sensors on Hamilton’s pipetting channels continuously detect variations. Any changes are immediately compensated for by dosing drive movements to prevent droplet formation. Essential for high-precision and accuracy when pipetting volatile liquids like ethanol and acetonitrile.

Analogous Workflows

One space-saving solution facilitates two LC-MS sample prep workflows: protein precipitation and solid-phase extraction.

Explore the Dual Mass STAR

Microlab STARlet Automated Liquid Handler

Performs all liquid handling steps and integrates all devices on deck for use in the sample preparation workflow.

Centrifuge

Securely store all tips and plates needed for the workflow on the deck. Ample space is also provided for reservoir- or microplate-based reagents.

Crystal Vacuum Station (CVS)

Supports solid-phase extraction of analytes like opioids.

Hamilton Heater Shaker (HHS)

Heats up to 105 ºC and shakes up to 2500 rpm. Includes variable shaking orbits.

Hamilton Heater Cooler (HHC)

Maintains accurate temperature control of samples across a 0 °C to 110 °C range.

Autoload and Barcode Reader

Automatically identifies and verifies samples, carriers, and consumables via barcodes as they are placed on the Dual MassSTAR deck.

Specifications

• Height: 9.01 m (29 ft, 6.72 in)
• Width: 1.39 m (4 ft, 6.76 in)
• Depth: 1.01 m (3 ft, 3.69 in)
• CO-RE Gripper: Standard
• Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions): 25
• Sample Loading: Automatic
• Autoload Barcode Scanner (1D): Standard
• 1 mL Channels: 4
• Pipetting Range 1: 1 µL - 1000 µL

Documents

• Accelerating Clinical Diagnostics Parallelized Protein Precipitation On The Microlab Dual Massstar (Application Note)

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