Agilent BioTek BioStack Microplate Stacker
BioStack™ is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek’s washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems. Its rapid plate exchange speeds increase throughput and enhance productivity, accommodating assay workflows for 96- and 384-well plates. The patented BioStack 4 offers efficient de-lidding and re-lidding of microplates for sensitive cell-based assays. Faster processing and walk away automation means increased throughput and greater productivity!
Agilent BioTek BioStack Microplate Stacker
BioStack™ is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek’s washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems. Its rapid plate exchange speeds increase throughput and enhance productivity, accommodating assay workflows for 96- and 384-well plates. The patented BioStack 4 offers efficient de-lidding and re-lidding of microplates for sensitive cell-based assays. Faster processing and walk away automation means increased throughput and greater productivity!
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General
| Microplate types | All models: ANSI/SBS Standard and low profile 96, 384 and 1536 wells
BioStack 4: 24- and 48-well plates (model dependent) BioStack 3, BioStack, BioStack Neo: Maximum plate height 14.6 mm |
| Other labware supported | BioStack 4: De-lidding capability: (lids always removed during processing) 96-,384-, and 1536-well plates. Maximum height, including lids: 16.9 mm Nunc plates: (lids can remain on plate during process, or can be removed) 6-, 12-, 24-, 48- well plates. Maximum height, including lids: 23.2 mm |
| Microplate capacity | BioStack 4: 10 and 30 plate stacks are removable and interchangeable (50-plate stacks may be used with non-lidded plates only) 96-/384-well plates: Up to 30 plates (with lids) 1536-well plates: Up to 75 platesBioStack 3, BioStack, BioStack Neo: 10-, 30- and 50-plate stacks are removable and interchangeable 96-/384-well plates: Up to 50 plates 1536-well plates: Up to 75 plates |
| Barcode scanner | Landscape or portrait orientation, Code 39, Codabar, UPC/EAN, Code 128 compatible 1D and 2D barcodes: BioStack Neo |
| Processing speed (plate exchange time) | BioStack 4: <20 seconds (with de-lidding) <12 seconds (without lids)BioStack 3: <10 seconds BioStack: <33 seconds BioStack Neo: 6 seconds |
| Software | LHC2 for liquid handling instruments (optional) Gen5 2.0 for readers |
| Direct Control | Washers and dispensers with keypad interface can directly control BioStack |
Physical Characteristics
| Power | 100 - 240 Volts AC. 50/60 Hz. |
| Weight | < 25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | BioStack 4:8.3" W x 22" D (21 x 56 cm)
BioStack 3, BioStack Neo: 7.4" W x 20.7" D (18.8 x 52.6 cm) BioStack: 7" W x 18.5" D (18 x 47 cm) |
| Operating Environment | 18°C to 40°C; 10% to 85% humidity |
Regulatory
| Regulatory | CE and TUV marked. RoHS Compliant. |
Configurations
|
Integration Kit
|
BioStack 4 (BIOSTACK4)
|
BioStack 3 (BIOSTACK3WR)
|
BioStack
(BIOSTACK2WR) |
BioStack Neo
BIOSTACKNEOWHITE |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EL406
|
7310042
|
S
|
S
|
F,S
|
- |
|
405TS/LS
|
7310040
|
S
|
S
|
F,S
|
- |
| ELx405 |
7310041
|
S
|
S
|
F,S
|
- |
| MultiFlo FX |
7310044
|
S
|
S
|
F,S
|
- |
| MultiFlo |
7310044
|
S
|
S
|
F,S
|
- |
| MicroFill |
7310012
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
- |
| Precision |
7110044
|
-
|
-
|
F
|
- |
| Cytation 1/3/5 |
7310053
|
F
|
F
|
-
|
- |
| Synergy 2 |
7310047
|
S
|
S
|
F
|
- |
| Synergy H1 |
7310045
|
F
|
F
|
F
|
- |
| Synergy HTX |
7310046
|
S
|
S
|
F
|
- |
| PowerWave HT |
7310048
|
-
|
F
|
F
|
- |
| Epoch 2 |
7310054
|
F
|
F
|
F
|
- |
| Epoch(R) |
7310043
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
- |
| Synergy Neo2* |
7310055
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
F= Facing orientation
S= Side orientation
*Synergy Neo2 is also compatible with BIOSTACKNEOWHITE
