Introducing the Biomek® 3000 Laboratory Automation Workstation
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Biomek® 3000 Laboratory Automation Workstation Quick-Start Guide
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Biomek
®
3000 Laboratory Automation
Workstation
Your Biomek 3000 Laboratory Automation Workstation (Figure 1-1) is a multiaxis
liquid-handling instrument sized to fit in a laminar flow or fume hood for sterile or
hazardous operations. The open architecture design, along with the extensible
operating software, provides a foundation for integrating current and future specific-
use components.
The Biomek 3000 is a single head instrument with a series of interchangeable tools.
Different tools provide options for performing a variety of functions, including liquid
transfer and plate washing operations and moving labware around the deck. The
modular design of the Biomek 3000 allows expansion of the instrument capabilities to
include additional operations such as filtration, plate shaking, photometric
measurement, and high-capacity operation. Regardless of the tool configuration or
operating components, your Biomek 3000 workstation is controlled through the
powerful Biomek Software.
Figure 1-1. Biomek 3000 Laboratory Automation Workstation
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Bridge
The bridge is the structure that moves in the X-axis along the tower and front rail. The
bridge holds the head assembly and enables movement of the head assembly in the Y-
(front to back) and Z-axes (up and down). Built into the bridge is an indicator light
that displays the current operational status of Biomek 3000 workstation. The Biomek
3000 workstation supports only one bridge.
Bridge
Tool
Back Support
Head Assembly
Deck
Front Rail
