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Zephyr® SPE Workstation

Overview

The Zephyr SPE Workstation is a simple and efficient, yet powerful tool for automating the critical steps required in Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and is designed to specifically meet the needs of clinical, forensic, and pharmaceutical/biotech laboratories. The Zephyr SPE system is an automated solution for sample preparation, cleanup, and extraction with the ability to process 96 samples simultaneously in less than 30 minutes.

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Applications

The  Zephyr SPE Workstation is a powerful bench top system  designed specifically for high throughput Solid Phase Extraction. With the ability to simultaneously process 96 samples with it’s 96 channel high volume head, the Zephyr SPE workstation can complete one plate within approximately 30 minutes.

Features

Zephyr’s small footprint fits on to a standard lab bench, requiring no special table, while offering flexibility for SPE applications:

  • Automates 96 Well SPE of Biological Samples, Unattended operation
  • Intuitive graphical user interface
  • Vacuum filtration based
  • Automated conditioning, loading, washing and elution
  • Multiple reagents for conditioning, washing and elution
  • Ability to specify all parameters associated with liquid handling for conditioning, load, rinse and elute steps
  • Add buffer and internal standard to sample
  • Reconstitute and mix samples post evaporation prior to analysis
  • Uses standard formats of 96 well SPE plates. (For custom plates, contact your local Caliper representative )
  • 96 Channel High Volume Head
  • Small Footprint , Fits on a standard lab bench
  • Workstation can page or email when run is complete
  • Add a CaliperLS TurboVap 96 for evaporation post SPE

Demos

Our products can be demonstrated at our facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or other Caliper Life Sciences Offices around the world.

Please contact your local Caliper Life Sciences representative to arrange a demo.

Specifications

Dimensions
Height 25.5" (648 mm)
Width 29.5" (749 mm)
Depth 22" (559 mm)

Net Weight
185 lbs. (75 kg)

Temperature Range
15 - 35 °C (59 to 95 °F)

Humidity Range
0 - 85% RH, non-condensing

High Volume Head
1 - 200 µL

Accuracy
High Volume Head (HVH): 1 - 5 µL: CV <5%; 5 - 200 µL: CV <2%

Air Supply
Regulated 35 - 65 psi

Power Input
115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max. or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 VA max