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3.3 Advantages of using the Multidrop 384
Chapter 3: Introduction to the Multidrop 384
The Multidrop 384 microplate dispenser provides several advantages relating mainly to the principle of
operation in that it has:
• Superior accuracy and precision
• A flexible volume range
• High-speed continuous dispensing
• Robot compatibility and versatile remote control commands
• An autoclavable, detachable and calibrateable dispensing cassette
The Multidrop 384 is an automated microplate dispenser designed for high-throughput screening and
microvolume dispensing into 384 and 96-well plates.
The Multidrop 384 can dispense up to eight different reagents with high accuracy, precision and
speed. It fills a 384-well plate with 20 µl/well in 20 seconds or a 96-well plate in 5 seconds. With a
volume range of 5 ― 100 µl for 384-well plates and 5 ― 395 µl for 96-well plates, the Multidrop 384
offers superior flexibility for a wide range of applications.
All reagent lines can be backflushed to the reagent bottle, minimizing the loss of expensive reagents.
From 1 to 24 columns can be selected for 384-well plates and from 1 to 12 columns for 96-well plates.
To ensure sterility and avoid cross contamination, the dispensing cassette is detachable and
autoclavable.
The Multidrop 384 can be used as a standalone instrument or added to robotic systems via an RS-232
serial port.
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