Stacker - BMG LABTECH´s Flexible Microplate Handling System for Rapid Mid-Throughput

The Stacker is designed for integration with BMG LABTECH´s microplate readers optimizing microplate handling. It provides loading, unloading, restacking and continous feeding of up to 50 microplates.

Software package
The Control Software operates the Stacker / reader combination: the Stacker is controlled via a serial interface and the microplate reader is controlled via a DDE or ActiveX interface. The definition of the measurement protocol as well as the configuration of the microplate reader is done by using the Reader Control Software. You define the batch operation, e.g. the test name and number of microplates.

User defined run scripts
Script mode allows users to write their own run scripts, which give the user unlimited flexibility. This function can be used to choose different test definitions for different plates in one batch run or to perform more than one measurement on one plate.

Barcode Reader

The Stacker accomodates all types of microplate formats and is designed to read barcodes from several positions on the microplate.

The Stacker can be used in combination with the following microplate readers:

• PHERAstar FS


• PHERAstar Plus


• POLARstar Omega


• FLUOstar Omega


• LUMIstar Omega


• SPECTROstar Omega


• POLARstar OPTIMA


• FLUOstar OPTIMA


• FLUOstar OPTIMA ABS


• FLUOstar OPTIMA F


• FLUOstar OPTIMA FL


• LUMIstar OPTIMA


• NEPHELOstar


• RUBYstar

Operating Modes	Basic mode Advanced mode Plate movement
Plate Capacity	50 microplates per magazine Continous load feature
Ambient Conditions	Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C Humidity of atmosphere 20% to 80%
Barcode Reader	Code 128, Code 39, Codabar, Code 11, UPC/EAN and 2/5 Interleaved
Computer Interface	RS232, 9600 baud, binary communication protocol
Power Requirements	Autoranging power supply 85 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 100 VA
Declaration of Conformity	Overvoltage catagory II Contamination class II
Dimensions	Width: 45 cm, depth: 68 cm, Height: 19 cm (with magazines 86 cm) Weight: 17 kg

Not all of the features mentioned above are available in the basic units or in all detection modes. Optional accessories may be necessary to perform certain assays. Please contact your local distributor for details.

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