Microlab STAR IVD Automated Liquid Handler

The Hamilton Microlab STAR is a reliable and versatile automated liquid handling platform. With advanced features like multi-probe heads, pipetting technologies, and VENUS software, this premier liquid handling system fits your laboratory needs. Revolutionize your workflows with the STAR today!

Experience Automation Your Way

The Microlab STAR Line automates liquid handling tasks from simple to complex with exceptional precision and flexibility so that you can increase throughput, reduce errors, and gain confidence in results.

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.

TADM – Total Aspiration & Dispense Monitoring

During aspirate and dispense steps, TADM monitors real-time pressure changes in each Hamilton liquid handler pipetting channel. Results are compared against expected values to expose anomalies like bubbles and insufficient volumes. Sample transfers are verified with a digital audit trail.

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.

LFC - Liquid Fractionation Control

For Detecting Liquid Layers via Pressure Monitoring

Pressure-based monitoring method to detect liquid interfaces in layered samples like centrifuged blood or liquid-liquid chemical extractions. LFC simultaneously and rapidly identifies, separates, and aliquots up to 16 samples into various labware targets. It includes full sample traceability.

Specifications

• Height: 90.3 cm (2 ft, 11.55 in)
• Width: 1.66 m (5 ft, 5.51 in)
• Depth: 78.1 cm to 1.01 m (2 ft, 6.75 in to 3 ft, 3.8 in)
• Weight: 145 kg
• CO-RE Gripper: Optional
• Internal Plate Gripper (IPG): Optional
• IVDR Compliant: Yes, 2017/746/EU (IVDR)
• Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions): 55
• Device Integration: n/a
• Manual Load: No
• Autoload Barcode Scanner (1D): No
• Autoload Barcode Scanner (2D): Standard
• 1 mL Channels: Up To 16
• 5 mL Channels: Up To 8
• Fluid Motion X1 Channels: n/a
• MagPip Channels: n/a
• Multi-Probe Head Option: n/a
• Pipetting Range 1: 1 µL - 5000 µL

Documents

• Microlab Star Brochure (Brochure)

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