Biomek i5 Automated Workstation
Optimize dependability and walk-away time. The Biomek i5 is the newest addition to our liquid handling portfolio representing the best of what has made Biomek an industry leading brand—combined with enhancements suggested by customers around the globe.
- Ideal for medium- to high-throughput workflows
- 25 deck positions
- 0.5 µL-1,000 µL (Multichannel) or 0.5 µL-5,000 µL (Span-8) pipetting volume ranges
- Single Multichannel head (96/384) or Span-8 pipetting with gripper
Choose a Biomek i5 Model
Features of the Biomek i5 Automated Workstation
Versatile Workspace
- Open platform with grid-based deck
- Internal LED light illuminates workspace
- Automated Labware Positioners (ALPs) for sample processing
- Optional enclosed version to protect samples from airborne particles
- Integrate additional devices on- or off-deck
- Configurable for specific applications
Flexible Pipetting & Workflow Management
- Multichannel head (96/384/Pin tool) or Span-8 pipetting
- Large-volume 1 mL multichannel pipetting head
- High-access, rotating gripper with unique offset finger design
- Disposable & fixed Biomek tips, including septum piercing
- Transfer volumes from 0.5µL - 5,000 µL
- Independent Span-8 probe calibration
- 8 channel liquid-level sensing
- Supports labware from tubes to 1,536-well microplates
- Accurate intra-well pipetting
Simple System Operation
- Easily automate existing processes & execute quick workflow changes
- Powered by icon-based software with data tracking and LIMS connectivity
- Windows 10 OS
- Extend walk-away operation with process management and scheduling software
- Automated deck framing
- Data-driven operations including hit-picking & normalization
- Light curtain safety feature
- Instrument status light bar
- DeckOptix cameras for live, remote-monitoring & on-error video capture
Application-Focused Solutions
- Consultative workflow analysis
- Expert application & technical support
- Biomek automated demonstrated methods & capabilities for genomic, drug discovery & basic research workflows
Biomek i5 Product Specifications
| Minimum Table Support Requirements | 71.00|83.00|cm / 27.9527559055118|32.6771653543307|in |
| Pod and Tool Type | 1μL - 300 μL 96-Channel Head; 5 μL -1200 μL 96-Channel head; 0.5 μL - 60 μL Multichannel-384 Head |
| Tip Type | T30_384; T25F_384; T50_384; T40F_384; T80_384; T40F; T80_LLS; T40F_LSS; T90; T50F; T90_LSS; T50F_LLS; T230; T230_LSS; T190F_LLS; T230_WB; T1070; T1020_WB |
| Operating System | Windows® 10 |
| Software | Biomek software, SAMI EX scheduling software, Biomek PowerPack software, Biomek Method Launcher, DART 2.0 software |
| Display | 22" controller screen |
| Operating Modes | Semi-automated, manual, controlled by operator |
| Autoclavable | No |
| Item Specifications Referenced | B87583 |