Mini Nucleic Acid Preparation Workstation

The VERSA Mini NAP/PCR Setup is a small, automated liquid
handling workstation designed to perform virtually every task
for nucleic acid preparation with high precision, throughput and
accuracy.
With built-in shaker, temperature control, and optional
magnetic block and vacuum manifold, the VERSA Mini
NAP/PCR Setup can isolate nucleic acids and prepare nucleic
acid samples for PCR. This nucleic
acid preparation workstation can conserve expensive
reagents, eliminate concerns associated with volumetric
variations caused by handling errors, as well as handle
repetitive pipetting protocols.
The VERSA nucleic
acid preparation workstation and software
have been specifically designed to easily automate
commercially-available extraction kits (magnetic bead and
vacuum manifold techniques) and industry recognized
protocols. Moreover, it provides customization solutions
for researchers interested in creating their own nucleic acid
preparation protocols.
Features:
• Compatible with many commercially available kits
• Magnetic bead or vacuum manifold available
• Integrated tip changer and autoclavable tubes to
reduce cross-contamination issues
• User friendly software interface
• UV/HEPA-fliter hood option
• Throughput for setting up 1000 PCR reactions/day
• 96-well / 384-well plate and strip compatible
• On-deck master mix preparation available
• Carousel option
• HEPA Filter / UV enclosure option
• Liquid-level sensing option
• Micro-fuge tubes, 96-well / 384- well plate compatible
• Controlled sample mixing
• Integrated time controlled liquid handling
• Nucleic acid extraction and isolation
• Single and multiplex PCR reaction setup
• Real-time PCR reaction setup
• Sequencing reaction setup
• Genomic library screening
• Oligo-based gene synthesis plate setup
• PCR Clean-up
• Colony PCR screening
• Master-mix preparation
• Cherry picking and reagent pooling
• Serial and parallel dilution
• Plate reformatting
In addition to nucleic acid and PCR preparation applications,
this system can also be programmed to carry out general liquid-
handling tasks, such as: serial dilution, cherry picking, plate
reformatting and plate replication. The VERSA Mini NAP/PCR Workstation, when housed in an appropriate bio-safety cabinet, can be utilized to handle BSL-2 and BSL-3 agents reducing the risk of iatrogenic infections in laboratory workers.
System Configuration
The Workstation:
With one robotic arm, equipped with a single channel
dual SyringePipettor and two-channel ReagentDrop, and
a plate transporter, this system can generate nucleic acid
isolations and series of PCR reaction setups ranging in
volumes from 1µL to 1000µL.
Instrument Integration:
This VERSA nucleic acid preparation workstation can be easily integrated with
complimentary accessories such as incubators, micro
plate readers, thermocyclers, and others.
Software & Deck Layout for Nucleic Acid Preparation

VERSAware Mini NAP/PCR Setup software is easily programmable for the preparation of nucleic acid samples. It can be
customized to isolate DNA/RNA, prepare PCR master mixes, add nucleic acid templates, move plates from temperature control
block to magnetic blocks, and load samples into PCR plates and strips.
The deck configurations shown are a general representation for setting up reactions for nucleic acid preparation using commercially
available kits. Additional labware may be required depending on the setup and the individual method being performed.
| Specifications: |
Volume |
1µL to 1000µL |
Precision |
CV value <2% at 1µL |
| Deck Capacity |
• Four microtitre plates (with adaptor to accommodate individual
and/or strip-tubes)
• Reagent block (4°C)
• Shaker – can also be used as plate nest
• Magnetic block option – can also be used as plate nest
• Vacuum manifold option
• Plate cooler option
• Carousel option
• Plate Transporter
• Three tip-box positions |
Pipette Tips |
20µL, 50µL, 200µL and 1000µL standard (96-well racked) |
Pipetting Head (Module)
|
Single Channel Dual SyringePipettor with Two-Channel ReagentDrop |
Dimensions |
W 55 x L 60 x H 60 cm |
Weight |
28kg |
Software |
Customized user-friendly VERSAware Mini NAP/PCR software featuring
simple on-screen prompts and drop-down menus |
Computer System |
Laptop computer with Windows Operating Software |
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