EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual 05/2022
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9.4
Mechanical data and hardware features
Dimensions
Width: 720 mm (28.35 in.)
Height: 575 mm (22.6 in.)
Depth: 560 mm (22 in.)
Weight
70 kg (154.32 lb.)
Instrument features
Automated nucleic acid isolation using magnetic particles
Desktop instrument
Protocols stored on instrument
Processes up to 24 samples in one run
Aspirates and dispenses up to 24 samples or reagents
simultaneously using a 24-channel pipettor head
Separates magnetic particles using patented technology
Controlled through a touchscreen
Temperature control through a heating system
Data tracking
Bar code reader and on-screen keyboard enable data
tracking of samples and consumables. System and run
parameters are stored in a report file.
Pipettor head
Contains 24 high-precision syringe pumps, each
containing a tip adapter that attaches to filter-tips.
Syringe pumps are air-filled.
Liquids containing salts, alcohol, solvents and/or magnetic
particles can be aspirated and dispensed.
Air gaps can be aspirated to prevent aspirated liquid from
dripping.
Filter-tips are picked up from the tip rack and ejected back
into the tip rack.
The pipettor head moves in the Z direction (up and down)
above the worktable.
Heating system
Accommodates the heating positions of reagent cartridges
and has a temperature range of between ambient
temperature and 95ºC (203ºF).
Heating block accuracy at 60°C is ± 2°C.
Filter tips
Attach to the tip adapters of the pipettor head to allow
liquid aspiration and dispensation. Capacity of 50–1000
μl. Capacity of 50–1000 μl.
The EZ2 accommodates up to 48 tip holders in 2 rows,
each containing a filter-tip, in the tip rack on the
worktable.
