HyPrep

Walk-away Assay-preparation System
Flexible, Efficient, Accurate, Economically Priced,
Small Footprint

HyPrep Plus is the first system that offers complete walk-away preparation of both immunoassays (such as: ELISA/EIA) and indirect fluorescent assays (IFA). This includes the option* for walk-away on-board thermal incubation, with or without plate shaking, during processing. It's ideal for the automated preparation of ELISA microplates or IFA microwell slides.

HyPrep Plus is the most affordable system that's available today, and it provides cost-effective operation.

An open software package, PLUS MULTITEST™, complements HyPrep Plus's automation with flexibility. It allows for the processing of multiple tests, with different dilution ratios between tests and random access to samples. Sample IDs may be entered automatically when using HyPrep Plus's optional Bar Code reader. One of the many timesaving conventions employed by this system.

The user may control HyPrep Plus's movements and applications. Thus, the user may select the reagent brands to be used with the system.

HyPrep Plus's automated management of diverse workloads is the most efficient and accurate way to increase work flow.

HyPrep Plus now offers multitasking. It allows two systems to be operated simultaneously by ONE computer, with each system performing different tasks. This is the most cost-effective solution to increasing throughput.

HyPrep Plus may also be interfaced to a 96-well microplate reader to form a Modular Laboratory Workstation that will prepare and analyze immunoassays.

HyPrep Plus is a proven system that delivers precise and accurate aspiration and dispensing of all testing fluids. Many well-known reagent brands have been proven to be suitable for use with HyPrep Plus. It's a durable system that will provide continuous operation, use after use.

Hyperion's in-house Application Specialists are available to assist with both application and equipment questions.

*Thermal Option not applicable to IFA preparation.

Specifications

Throughput: Tube-to-Plate Dilution; 96 wells, less than 24-minutes. (Varies with application). (Overall throughput may be increased by system's multitasking capability.)

Delivery Range: 1µl to 1,000µl (in increments of 1µl).

Precision: Coefficient of variation (CV) ±5.0%.

Accuracy: 1µl to 9µl: <=2%; 10µl to 1000µl: <=1%.

Diluter Data: 2 High-precision, positive displacement cylinders with solenoid valve; range: 0-50µl and 0-1000µl

Interface: RS-232 Serial Port.

Power Requirements: 115/230V, ±10%, 60/50 Hz

Dimensions: Probe Work-area: 13.63" (34.54cm) L x 5.80" (14.70cm) W; HyPrep Plus Cabinet: 22.75" (57.8cm) x 17.25" (43.8cm) D x 13.25" (33.7cm) H; Weight: 40Lbs (18.0 Kg).

Computer Requirements: 386 or 486 with 2 Meg of RAM and 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive; 486 required for multitasking; (System's MULTITEST™ PLUS Software included; computer not included)

Monitor: 14" VGA Monitor (color/monochrome); not included.

Connections: 1 Serial Port required. (1 Parallel and 2 serial ports required when a printer, mouse or bar code reader are desired.)

Operating System: Min. MS-DOS® 5.0 or higher; Windows 95 for multitasking.

Process Temperature Range: Ambient to 37°C and above; User programmable; Factory default set at 37° C.

Plate Temperature Uniformity: ±0.5°C from set temperature.

Controller Type: Proportional Integral Derivative (PID).

Capacity: 1 standard 96-well microplate.

Power Requirements: 120V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz, non-selectable (must specify when ordered.)

ThermoPrep 2 Option Only:

Shaking Speed: Up to 2500 RPMs (User programmable); Orbital shaking pattern.

Sample Size: 1 standard 96 well microplate.

Applications: Absorbance, Concentration Curve, Single-point Concentration and Qualitative (Cutoff) Tests.

Photometric Method: Monochromatic & Bichromatic; wavelength range: 400nm to 700nm; Measurement range: 0 to 3.0 Optical Density (OD); Indication up to 4.0 OD.

Reading Time; Full Plate: Less than 20 seconds, bichromatic.

Filter Capacity: 6-position filter wheel, equipped with six standard filters: 405nm, 450nm, 490nm, 540nm, 630nm and 650nm.

Accuracy/Linearity: ±2.0% or ±0.010 OD whichever is greater, in the range of 0.1 to 2.5 OD at 405nm / ±1.25% of range, in the 0 to 2.5 OD range at 405nm.

Reproducibility: ±1.25% of range, in the 0 to 2.5 OD range at 405nm.

Light Source: Tungsten Halogen Lamp;

Computer Built-in: 486 with 2 MB RAM (or equivalent); 3.5 Floppy Disk Drive.

Display: Half page LCD Display; Displays alphanumeric and graphic data.

Keyboard: IBM® Style, 101 key compatible, with 12 color-coded user interface keys.

Interface Ports: 1 Parallel; 2 Serial Ports; 1 Bar Code Reader Interface Port; Bidirectional RS-232 Interface Port; 1 External VGA Monitor Port.

Power Supply: 115V/230V ±10%; 60/50Hz.

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