PlateWeigh

PlateWeigh is an advanced automated weighing system designed to enhance the accuracy and precision of liquid handling procedures in laboratory environments. It seamlessly integrates with HighRes BioSolutions' Prime automated liquid handler as well as third-party systems, offering a versatile solution for diverse laboratory setups.

Precision and Quality Control

• Performance Verification: PlateWeigh employs laboratory weighing automation to verify performance when changing liquids, characterizing new liquid classes, or conducting quality control checks using ANSI/SLAS compliant microplates.
• Immediate Feedback: The system provides instantaneous, accurate results, serving as an excellent quality indicator in automated processes, ensuring proper operation of liquid handling equipment.

Integration and Compatibility

• Flexible Integration: It can be integrated with a FlexCart for efficient inclusion in the Nucleus automation infrastructure or used independently with other compatible systems.
• Comprehensive Control: PlateWeigh management is streamlined through the Cellario workflow automation software, enhancing device configuration and network management.

Robust Design

• Protection and Sensitivity: Features such as automatic door closing and a fully enclosed weighing chamber protect the sensitive weigh cell from interference, facilitating consistent, high-quality results.
• Wide Application: It supports a wide range of labware, including most ANSI/SLAS compliant microplates, and offers a high level of accuracy with a readability of 1.0 µg.

Specifications

The PlateWeigh system supports a maximum load of up to 520 g and provides rapid measurement results in just 0.6 seconds. It is compact, with dimensions of 251 x 235 x 282 mm, weighing 8.5 kg. It operates efficiently using 120/240 VAC power and supports Ethernet communication.

For optimal performance, it is recommended that labware and contents are at the same temperature as the weigh cell to prevent errors. Issues with static electricity can be mitigated with ionization, and spacing adjustments can minimize magnetic interferences.