Xantus Junior is a compact and cost effective robotic liquid handling platform, and is now available with integrated robotic microplate handling. This optional feature expands the flexibility of Xantus Jr. and facilitates further automation of pipetting and plate preparation protocols.

The optional robotic handling tool can be used to move microplates between functional modules, such as a shaker, incubator, vacuum station, plate washer, reader etc. and also makes more efficient use of the deck space by enabling plate stacking.

Xantus Jr. can also be equipped to use the disposable tips, which can be stacked on the Xantus Jr. deck to increase capacity.

Sharing many design features and functional elements with the Xantus line, Xantus Jr. is a perfect addition to the OEM portfolio, extending your application solutions to address a cost and size sensitive market.

Xantus Jr. features 1 pipetting channel, equipped with a washable or disposable tip. Pipetting is controlled by a unique Xantus microannular gear pump, which is mounted in the robot arm, leaving the deck space open and available for a wide variety of deck-ware. The tip can accurately address tubes, reagent bottles and troughs, and 96- and 384-well plates, and features a sensitive liquid level sensors with optional clot detection.

The Xantus family provides a complete OEM product portfolio using similar design, shared software and common parts. Xantus Junior offers a cost effective and flexible solution, where size is important.

Editor: If you require further information please contact:
Clare Dench
Sias AG
Eichtal, CH-8634
Hombrechtikon, Switzerland.
Tel: (+41) 55 254 1122.
Fax (+41) 55 254 11 23.
info@sias.biz

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