Automatic NS496 Plus

The NS496 Plus is designed to automate laboratory sample preparation and is used to punch dried blood spots samples into a 96 wells microtitre plates for subsequent analysis. It offers a four-plate capacity with the disc size of 3.2 mm. The NS496 Plus can also be programmed to punch multiple discs into one or more wells or plates.

The NS496 Plus is a next generation instruments with new features and improvements for ease of use.

FEATURES

• Integrated Barcode reader

  Enables positive identification and traceability of plates, samples, controls, and standards.

  Allows for traceability at all levels of the punching process, delivering unique identification information.

• Quick release Punch and Die Set (mark 4)

  Allows for quick and easy removal of the punch by laboratory operator, either to change punch size or for cleaning purposes.

  Minimizes downtime for laboratories.

• Disk Detector System

  Recognizes if a disk has not passed into the receiving well and automatically responds.

  Beam design for high detection reliability.

• Air Humidification System

  Ensures the punched disk is delivered to the correct receiving well for downstream processing and reduces the chances of well ‘jumping’.

• Dedicated Cleaning receptacle

  A dedicated cleaning receptacle is provided to minimize cross-contamination issues.

Specification

Enviromental Conditions : (Indoor only)
Operating Temperature : 15oC to 35oC (59oF to 95oF)
Operating Humidity : 35 to 80 RH, non-condensing
Physical Dimension : 646 mm (W) X 432 mm (D) X 356 mm (H)
Weight : 15 kgs
Power Requirements :
Normal input Voltage : 100 -240 VAC
Normal AC Input Frequency : 50- 60 Hz
Internal Voltage : 4 A at 115V, 2 A at 240V
Internal Fusing (24 V DC) : 3 A Anti-Surge
USB Interface : Type B connection
Safety Spec : CE MDD Directive 93/42/EEC; IEC60601-1