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Introduction
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Supported Microplates
AquaMax Microplate Washers accommodate rigid SBS-standard
polystyrene and polypropylene microplates with dimensions 128.2 mm
(L) × 86.0 mm (W), and heights ranging from 13.5 mm to 15.5 mm,
including:
• 96-well and 384-well standard formats (U-bottom, V-bottom, or
Flat)
• 96-well half area
• 96-well and 384-well small volume
The AquaMax Microplate Washer also supports magnetic bead washing
using the Dexter Magnetic Technologies LifeSep magnetic bead-
separator adapter plates. For more details, refer to the Dexter Magnetic
Technologies website:
http://www.dextermag.com/lifesep.aspx .
The plate library includes eight commonly used microplates (4 each of
96-well and 384-well):
• Corning/Costar: 96 and 384
• BD/Falcon: 96 and 384
• Greiner: 96 and 384
• Nunc/Nalgene: 96 and 384
Detailed manufacturer numbers and dimensions for these default plate
types are listed in
Microplate Library on page 111 .
Note: Some microplates with conical or tapered wells and some small
volume microplates are not compatible with bottom wash and aspirate
operations.
Note: 96-well “strip plates” fall outside SBS guidelines, and
compatibility of these plates with the AquaMax Microplate Washer
varies across brands. Plates with strips that are held firmly in a more
rigid frame and have smaller tabs are generally more washer-
compatible. Plates with strips that have large tabs and are held loosely
in a flexible frame, such as Nunc strip plates with C8 configuration,
should be avoided. If you are unsure whether a plate is compatible,
consult Technical Support or your sales representative before
proceeding.