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GDS PickPen® PIPETMAX® System

Automated reagent and sample preparation system for use with Assurance® GDS PCR system

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41121521

Quality Level

manufacturer/tradename

Assurance GDS® PickPen
BioControl Systems 79100

technique(s)

PCR: suitable

application(s)

food and beverages
pathogen testing

storage temp.

room temp

General description

Assurance® GDS (Genetic Detection System) is an automated nucleic acid amplification system for the detection of pathogenic organisms in foods, ingredients, and environmental samples. The GDS PickPen® PIPETMAX® (PPMX) is an automated magnetic particles and liquid handler for use with Assurance® GDS assays. The PPMX is capable of dispensing GDS reagents which include, Concentration Reagent, Wash Solution, Resuspension Buffer and select media (BHI/DFB). In addition, the PPMX has also been programmed to automate GDS PickPen® Immunomagnetic Separation (IMS) procedures and transfers to amplification tubes

Application

The GDS PickPen® PIPETMAX® (PPMX) is an automated magnetic particles and liquid handler for use with Assurance® GDS assays for the detection of pathogenic organisms in foods, ingredients, and environmental samples.

Features and Benefits

  • Flexible modular design accommodates small and large runs; maximizing productivity
  • Utilizes Air Displacement pipetting and follows an aseptic travel path minimizing cross-contamination risk
  • LIMS compatibility and barcode enabled for resource tracking
  • Instrument operated via touchscreen tablet with all Assurance GDS protocols pre-programmed
  • Step-by-step wizard guides users through run creation and sample loading
  • Small lab bench footprint - W 21.4” x D 25.8” x H 20.9” and minimal preventative maintenance
  • Supports both the GDS Rotor-Gene® standard and high throughput rotors

Components

  • PPMX Instrument with rotating cover
  • Alignment Head
  • Removable Tray 96 well
  • Pipette Tip Reload Rack
  • PickPen Tip Reload Rack
  • Tip Disposal Bin
  • Power Supply (110V/220V)
  • Power/USB Cabling kit
  • Power Cords (US and EU)
  • USB Cable
  • Back Plug, Black
  • Allen Wrench, 5 mm
  • MAX8x200 Pipette Head
  • Assurance GDS PickPen Magnetic Head
  • Assurance GDS Reagent Holder
  • Tip Mover with Tip Box Holder
  • Concentration Reagent Bottle Fill Level Sleeve
  • Chime Sound Box with hardware
  • Gel Cooling Block (2/cs)
  • Control Tablet with TRILUTION micro software pre?loaded + Charger and Tablet holder or
  • Microsoft Surface laptop with TRILUTION micro software pre-loaded + Charger and Keyboard cover/Pen

These items come with US plugs only.

Compatibility

BioControl GDS

Testing Method

PCR, Immunomagnetic Separation (IMS)

Legal Information

Assurance is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Assurance GDS is a registered trademark of BioControl Systems, Inc.
PICKPEN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
PIPETMAX is a registered trademark of Gilson, Inc
Rotor-Gene is a registered trademark of Qiagen GmbH

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