Fontus NGS Workstation, Dual-Arm, 8-Tip Varispan, 384 Main Array, Expanded (IVD)

Simplify your workflow

• Rapid Implementation: Get started quickly with pre-configured deck and ready-to-go vendor-qualified methods.
• High capacity: expanded deck with sunken tip box storage for considerable extra storage.
• Walkaway automation: up to 2 labware grippers for on and off deck automation.
• Versatility: capable of handling a wide range of liquid volumes and types, including viscous fluids and delicate biological samples.
• Smooth workflow: Experience the ease-to-use of WinPREP™ software, saving you valuable time and boosting efficiency.
• Monitoring: WinPREP allows users to quickly monitor research protocols and track sample processing.
• Confidence in your compliance: WinPREP contains built-in technical controls and features specifically designed to support FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.

Flexibility without complexity, the Fontus workstation easily adapts to any labware or tips

• Compatible with tubes, vials, standard and high-density microplates, the Fontus workstation is adaptable to any application labware.
• Varispan span-8 pipetting provide liquid level sensing and variable probe spacing for multi-tip throughput regardless of labware utilized.
• VersaTip® adapter enables a choice of fixed, washable, disposable tips or both usable in the same protocol.

Invest in your lab’s future and evolving needs with Fontus adaptability.

• Can seamlessly integrate other devices for fully automated application solutions.
• Expand your capabilities: Enhance your system with simple yet powerful options like the Varispan™ Gripper, Deck Verification Kit and PlateStak™ microplate storage device for additional microplates or tip boxes.

Key Features

• Varispan 8-tip pipetting arm with disposable or fixed tips and system liquid dispensing option
• 384-array head pipetting arm with partial tip loading capability for accurate small volume pipetting or miniaturization down to 500 nL
• Overlayed labware easily defined and modified in the software Integrated labware gripper on array head
• Improved ergonomics with much greater access to deck
• Optional paddle gripper for Varispan arm
• Wide variety of compatible pre-sterilized pipette tip sizes and with or without filters
• Integrated UV light
• Dual waste chutes
• Off/on deck stacked tip box storage
• Additional off deck locations for wash bowl, tube, reagent trough
• New side door design offers effortless integration access