The HTSF also has a Beckman-Coulter Biomek NX with a Span-8 attachment, which means 8 independently functioning tip positions. This instrument can be used for methods like creating dilution series, plate re-arrays, hit picking, and other uses where not all wells are treated the same. The tips that you order for the Span-8 allow for high precision pipetting of a wide range of volumes. The instrument is enclosed in a HEPA filtered enclosure to provide a clean environment for processes, whether cellular or compound manipulations.
The software driving the method writing uses Beckman-Coulter’s unique point-and-click programming to create protocols easily understandable to researchers who don’t have an automation programming background. Alternatives such as pipetting techniques, liquid types and deck layouts can be chosen from drop-down lists. Method validation features will check your method and find any logical errors. The Estimated Time to Completion (ETC) feature will provide you with an accurate runtime, enabling you to speed up methods development and efficiently plan your instrument use. Variables, worklists and logicals can be used to vary runs without reprogramming.
