The easyPunch STARlet from Hamilton automates punching of framed sample cards or FTA cards to simplify pre-PCR workflows. Ideal for forensic, diagnostic, newborn screening, pharmaceutical bioanalysis and other applications processing dried blood spots, plasma, and other fluids.
Consistent, Traceable Sample Card Processing
The easyPunch STARlet provides everything needed for hands-free sample card punching and extraction, along with sample traceability.
DPS - Dynamic Positioning System
DPS enables all channels to pipette simultaneously, even across non-uniform patterns. Unlike fixed channels with equidistant spreading, DPS offers efficient yet flexible liquid handling for cherry picking, non-uniform and variable volume samples, and complex pipetting workflows.
Aerosol-Free Tip Ejection
As part of CO-RE II technology’s functionality, pipette tips are gently ejected from each automated liquid handler pipetting channel. This prevents aerosol generation that may expose users to harmful biohazards or cross-contaminate samples and laboratory surfaces.
Wide Process Utility
The easyPunch STARlet supports automated post-punch disc processing in many diverse applications.
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Microlab STARlet
As the basis for the easyPunch STARlet, it automates all pipetting tasks and integrates all on-deck tools necessary for the automated card punch workflow.
Card and Plate Gripper
Moves sample cards from magazines to the punching module for imaging and punching. Also transports ANSI/SLAS format plates.
Card Magazines
Up to 10 sample card magazines with a total capacity of 200 cards can be loaded on deck. Magazines are available for 51 x 51 mm and 53 x 84 mm sample cards.
Punching Module
Includes light table and high-resolution camera for imaging, along with ionizer and vacuum system to eliminate static and dust, respectively.
Card Punch Heads
Interchangeable 1.2, 2.0, 3.0, and 6.0 mm coated steel heads with ejection pin to punch the desired sample.
Autoload and Barcode Scanning
Automates sample tracking across the entire workflow and verifies correct reagent and labware loading.
Specifications
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Height: 94.5 cm (3 ft, 1.2 in)
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Width: 1.01 m (3 ft, 3.61 in)
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Depth: 1.12 m (3 ft, 8.25 in)
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CO-RE Gripper: Standard
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Internal Plate Gripper (IPG): easyPunch specific plate and card gripper
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Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions): 25
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Sample Loading: Automatic
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Autoload Barcode Scanner (1D): Standard
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1 mL Channels: 4
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Pipetting Range 1: 1 µL - 1000 µL
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Ordering Information
| Part No. |
Description |
| 173000-806 |
easyPunch STARlet |
