BioShake D30-T elm
Aluminium RT - 99°C 3 mm orbit 2000 rpm Adapter Deep Well 24/48/96 Well
When working in SARS-CoV-2 research and diagnostic, reliable results are extremely important.
The BioShake D30-T elm simplify & improve your automated DNA/RNA extraction workflows – today and in the future. It offers an optimized mixing and temperature behavior for the standard 96 MagBead DNA Kits, developed and verified in close collaboration with the world's best automation partners.
Let BioShake work for you, while you plan your next test or experiment!
Key Benefits
The BioShake D30-T elm is the ideal heater shaker for larger well plates from 2, 4, 8, 48 up to 96 deep wells. The optimized 3 mm orbital radius & mass balance elements reduce noise and vibrations significantly during heating and mixing of full loaded plates. This thermoshaker model heats from ambient up to 99 °C in a short time, provides ease of use features, amazing comfort and maximum safety.
For precise control of speed, temperature and positioning of microplates in a small package, the BioShake D30-T elm has no equal.
Small. Light. Efficient. Quiet.
- Ideal for 24/48/96 deep well plates
- Ideal adapted for 0.5-2.5 ml volume / deep well
- Plate weight more than 200 g
- High-precision heating from ambient to 99°C
- Perfected thermo adapters
- Fast mixing from 200 up to 2,000 rpm
- Plate locking ELM
- Sensored zero-position
- Stylish aluminium housing
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Save time.
By combining the mixing operation with the incubation phase, reaction process times and operator workload are reduced and efficiency of many procedures is increased, resulting in a higher throughput.
The first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake D30-T elm its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
GENTLE MIXING OF SAMPLES
By planar orbital motion
German designed and manufactured, BioShake D30-T elm thermoshaker offer an ultra-efficient, 2-dimensional shaking axis so that samples mix completely in a fraction of the time of competing systems. The mixing orbit of 3.0 mm is always constant. The orbital shaking is precisely controlled, in fact, that you need never spin down your plates after mixing.
Fully adjustable between 200 and 2,000 rpm, well beyond the speeds of most other brands, guarantees fast, splatter-free, mixing for tubes, glass vials or across an entire 384-well microplate.
HOMOGENEOUS HEATING
Using large-area heating source in combination with digital sensor electronic
The BioShake D30-T elmheats from ambient to 99°C in a short time, provides ease of use features, amazing comfort and maximum safety.
Within the BioShake D30-T elm thinnest large-area heating elements and sensors are integrated. During the heat up time the special electronic control system guarantees the same temperature for all vessels with minimal deviations.
Temperatures are selectable from ambient temperature to 99°C in steps of 1.0°C. The nominal regulation accuracy is better than ±0.1°C with a uniformity of temperature distribution better than ±0.5°C at 45°C across the heating surface.
Exchangeable thermo adapter plates and thermal blocks enable a perfect adaptation to microplates, tubes or glass vials.
ELM - EDGE LOCKING MECHANISM
Suitable for all microplates
Many robotic applications require precise dimensional spacing of pipet tips and robotic grippers relative to a microplate. The Edge Locking Mechanism (ELM) is the complete answer for repeatable and accurate positioning of microplates on a robotic deck. It consists of 2x2 stainless steel pins and a 2-point electromechanical mechanism to lock down microplates safely in the center of the module.
This patented locking mechanism locks the microplates quickly and safely, even at the highest mixing frequencies. Fast mixing processes with frequent plate changes can be performed in the routine as easy and safe.
For gripping of microplates the ELM opens the clamping automatically. This “universal” design is perfect for all types of platesin SBS format 127.7 x 85.5 mm: from low profile to deep-well; from 96- to 1536-well . And when “locked” into place, the microplate varies by as little as +/- 0.1 mm making demanding manipulations a breeze.
LED INDICATION LIGHT
Simple status monotoring
All BioShake devices have advanced internal algorithms and sensors for monitoring operating parameters and error detection. Any errors are sending out via RS232 communication interface. Those are easier to detect and localize.
To improve the functional testing during installation and visualizing the operating status all BioShake automation devices are equipped with one integrated LED indication light in front. The indication light allow a quick function test and error control. This have a green and red status that light up either, or are disabled. In case of failure, the error list should read out via RS232 command, to help detect the error more precisely.
ZERO POSITION
Locked & sensor-controlled zero-positioning
In time adjustable stopping operations a defined zero position is automatically extended and locked with an accuracy of 0.1 mm.
An integrated sensor monitors this zero position and its accuracy. This ensures and simplifies the loading and removal processes and allows accurate pipetting.
EXCHANGABLE THERMO ADAPTERS
For a wide range of applications
The BioShake D30-T elm comes with a variety of standardized and specific thermo adapter plates. The replacement of the adapters is very simple.
Perfect shaped adapters allow an optimal fit for standard tubes, lysis tubes, microplates, glass vials and other sample vessels. An excellent temperature uniformity and homogeneity is guaranteed for all samples.
COMFORT
Simple intuitive integration in robots and programming
The BioShake can be operated via RS232 or USB user interface. An automatic initialization will start after turn on.
A simple command set allows you to easily control hardware and sensors. The process parameters are constantly controlled and read out. A self-setting zero position of the shaker plate after turning off makes the timeconsuming electrical tracking unnecessary. This ensures a maximum of operating security also in the unmonitored continuous operation.
QInstruments provides approved SILA® drivers for all BioShake units.
UNIQUE DESIGN MEETS HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY
First-class finished aluminium housing
Unique and efficient design combined with the most compact housing result in beautiful and well-defined laboratory equipment. Therefore, the first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake D30-T elm its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
Safety of the user and ease of use are clearly a priority.
MADE IN GERMANY
High-end instruments for daily routine
A perfectly harmonious blend of high-tech and handmade. "Made in Germany" has always been a recipe for success for QInstruments. 100% of QInstruments production takes place in Germany.
The focus is on human diligence and on being environmentally friendly. The company upholds its quality guarantee by means of consistent quality management. For more than 15 years these lab automation professionals from Jena have used only high-quality materials to ensure sustainable production, applied innovative thinking and undertaken research in a future-oriented way – all as a matter of course.
Recommended mixing speeds
The adjustment of the optimal mixing frequency in depending on filling volume per well should always be made in dependence on the size of the well and the filling volume.
Only in this way optimum results can be achieved with in shortest process time with a high reproducibility.
MICROPLATES
Recommended mixing speeds
* Values for 96 - 384 well plates refer to diluted fluids and mixing orbit of 2.0 mm.
** Values for 1536 well plates refer to mixing orbit of 1.2 mm.
| Filling volume in % | 96 well plates* | 384 well plates* | 384 well plates* | 1536 well plates** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 % | 1800 - 2200 rpm | 2200 - 2600 rpm | 2800 - 3000 rpm | 4000 - 5000 rpm |
25 % | 1600 - 2000 rpm | 2000 - 2400 rpm | 2400 - 3000 rpm | 3500 - 4500 rpm |
50 % | 1400 - 1800 rpm | 1800 - 2200 rpm | 2200 - 2600 rpm | 2800 - 3500 rpm |
75 % | 1200 - 1600 rpm | 1600 - 2000 rpm | 2000 - 2400 rpm | 2500 - 3000 rpm |
TUBES
Recommended mixing speeds
All values refer to diluted fluids and mixing orbit of 2.0 mm.
| Filling volume in % | 0.2 ml tubes | 0.5 ml tubes | 1.5 ml tubes | 2.0 ml tubes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-50 % | 1400 - 1800 rpm | 1200 - 1600 rpm | 1000 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1300 rpm |
50-75 % | 1200 - 1500 rpm | 1100 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1200 rpm | 900 - 1200 rpm |
75-90 % | 1000 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1200 rpm | 900 - 1100 rpm | 900 - 1100 rpm |
GLASS VIALS
Recommended mixing speeds
All values refer to diluted fluids and mixing orbit of 2.0 mm.
| Filling volume in % | 0.5 ml vials | 2.0 ml vials | 4.0 ml vials | 6.0 ml vials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-50 % | 1400 - 1800 rpm | 1200 - 1600 rpm | 1000 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1300 rpm |
50-75 % | 1200 - 1500 rpm | 1100 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1200 rpm | 900 - 1200 rpm |
75-90 % | 1000 - 1300 rpm | 1000 - 1200 rpm | 900 - 1100 rpm | 900 - 1100 rpm |
For microplates use only | |
|---|---|
| Microplates | 12,- 24,- 48,- and 96- deep well plates (e.g Eppendorf®, Brandt®, Nunc®, Greiner Bio-One®) |
Supported microplate flange heights | 2.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 6.1 mm |
Mixing | |
| Mixing frequency | 200 to 2,000 rpm (microplates) |
| Mixing orbit | constant 3.0 mm diameter |
| Speed setting resolution | linear increments |
| Mixing regulation accuracy | ± 25 rpm |
| Zero position | Automatically controlled in the stopping process with final fixing Stopping time selectable from 3 sec (strong stopping) to 30 sec (soft stopping) |
| Zero position accuracy | ± 0.1 mm |
Temperature | |
| Temperature range | ambient to 99°C |
| Temperature setting | 0.5°C or 1°C increment (adjustable in the setup) adjustable from 0°C to 99°C |
| Temperature accuracy | ± 0.1°C |
Temperature uniformity | ± 0.5°C at 45°C ± 0.7°C at 75°C ± 1.0°C at 95°C |
| Heat-up time | ca. 7°C/min (from ambient to 95°C in 10 min) |
Plate locking ELM | |
| Open modus | Ready for free handling with robot gripper |
| Closed modus | Strong diagonal centered fixation |
ELM Position Accuracy | ± 0.1 mm |
Device control | |
Electronic control board | Completely accommodated in the smallest housing |
Controller | Micro controller (16-Bit-RISC-Prozessor) |
Operation control | Remote controlled |
User interface | RS232 interface |
| Status & alarm | LED in front (green = ok, red = alarm) |
Electrical | |
| Operating Voltages | 24 VDC input . Imax: 4.5 A . Peff: 85 Watt . Pmax: 108 Watt |
| External power supply | External power supply unit (CE/UL/CSA approved, 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 120W, IEC/EN60320-1 C14) |
Properties | |
| Housing Material | Aluminum anodized |
| Environment operating range | +5°C to 45°C (80 % max. relative humidity) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 142 mm x 99 mm x 62 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
Dimensions
Here we present an overview of available standard adapters, compatible with all automation units:
BioShake 3000 | BioShake 3000-T | BioShake 3000-T elm | BioShake D30-T elm | BioShake Q1 | HeatPlate | ColdPlate
Microplates
Standard
2016-1021 | Microplate . Flat bottom standard
2016-1022 | Microplate . Flat bottom High Base
2016-1032 | Microplate . 96 well round bottom
2016-1033 | Microplate . 96 well round bottom . Greiner
2016-1201 | Microplate . Corning® 96/320 µl V-bottom
PCR microplates
2016-1041 | PCR plate . Eppendorf® 96/150µl
2016-1042 | PCR plate . Bio-Rad® 96/150µl
2016-1051 | PCR plate . Eppendorf® 384/40µl
Deep well & storage plates
2016-1121 | Deep well . Eppendorf® 96/500-1000 µl
2016-1141 | Deep well . BRAND®/Trefflabs® 96/1.1 ml
2016-1151 | Deep well . NUNC®/Axygen® 96/2.0 ml
2016-1161 | Deep Well . Axygen® 96/0.6 ml
2016-1171 | Deep Well . Abgene® 96/2.2 ml
2016-1172 | Deep Well . Abgene®/HJ-Bio®/Greiner® 96/0.8-1.2 ml
2016-1181 | Deep Well . Sarstedt® 96/2.2 ml Megablock
2016-1214 | Deep well . Axygen®/Corning®/StarLab® 96/2.0 ml
2016-1218 | Deep well . Apricot® 96/2.2 ml
2016-1219 | Deep well . KingFisher® 24 well
2016-1220 | Deep well . KingFisher® 96 well V-bottom
2016-1231 | Deep well . Axygen® 24/10 ml
2016-1234 | Deep well . Axygen® 96/0.5 ml
2016-1215 | 24 well . Whatman® Uniplate
2016-1217 | Storage plate . NUNC® 96/450 µl
Tubes & Stripes & Vials
Conical shape
2016-1060 | Tubes . 15x 5.0 ml
2016-1061 | Tubes . 24x 2.0 ml . 15x 0.5 ml
2016-1062 | Tubes . 24x 1.5 ml . 15x 0.5 ml
2016-1063 | Tubes . 40x 0.5 ml . 28x 0.2 ml
2016-1225 | Tubes lid open upwards . 24x 1.5 ml
2016-1229 | Tubes lid open downwards . 24x 1.5 ml
2016-1064 | PCR Tubes/Stripes/Plates . 96x 0.25 ml
2016-1093 | FALCON® tubes . 5x 50 ml
2016-1094 | FALCON® Tubes . 12x 15 ml
Cylindrical shape
2016-1069 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 10.8 mm
2016-1071 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 12 mm
2016-1080 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 12.5 mm
2016-1078 | Vials . 24x 2.0 ml Ø 12.7 mm
2016-1081 | Vials . 30x 2.0 ml Ø 13 mm
2016-1072 | Vials . 24x 4.0 ml Ø 15 mm
2016-1073 | Vials . 20x 4.0 ml Ø 17 mm
2016-1074 | Vials . 20x 6.0 ml Ø 19 mm
2016-1083 | Vials . 8x 20.0 ml Ø 23 mm
2016-1082 | Vials . 8x 20.0 ml Ø 28 mm
2016-1300 | Glass Petri dish . 1x Ø 60 mm
Reservoir
2016-1311 | Biomek® Reservoir . 2x 75.0 ml
2016-1312 | Biomek® Reservoir . 4x 40.0 ml
2016-1315 | Tecan® Reservoir . 5x 25.0 ml
2016-1325 | Reservoir DW flat bottom base
2016-1327 | Reservoir DW 24 pyramids base
2016-1326 | Reservoir DW 96 pyramids base
2016-1320 | Reservoir SW flat bottom base
2016-1328 | Reservoir SW 4-row base
2016-1329 | Reservoir DW 8-row base
2016-1330 | Reservoir DW 2-column base
2016-1331 | Reservoir DW 3-column base
2016-1332 | Reservoir DW 4-column base
2016-1333 | Reservoir DW 12-column base
Test software
QCOM 3 is a small test software with a graphical user interface (GUI) to control lab automation instruments from QInstruments, eg. BioShake, ColdPlate, HeatPlate. The main purpose of QCOM 3 is to get easy access to the unit to execute initial testing.
QCOM 3 now supports the TiltStation
SILA 2 compliant driver
SiLA® is the global initiative to standardize software interfaces in the field of life science research instrumentation. Instigated by the pharmaceutical industry′s need for flexible laboratory automation, the initiative is supported by major device and software suppliers worldwide.
The SiLA® consortium for Standardization in Lab Automation develops and introduces new interface and data management standards allowing rapid integration of lab automation systems. SiLA is a not-for-profit membership corporation with a global footprint and is open to institutions, corporations and individuals active in the life science lab automation industry. Leading system manufacturers, software suppliers, system integrators and Pharma/Biotech corporations have joined the SiLA® consortium and contribute in different technical work groups with their highly skilled experts.
QInstruments provides approved SILA® driver 1 for all BioShake units.
For development of SILA compliant software we work in close cooperation with Equicon.
To obtain help for installing and running the driver, please contact us.
3D CAD models
Certificates / Declarations
Knowledge
Leveraging its foundation in innovative automated solutions, QINSTRUMENTS is a leader in precision mixing and temperature control for sample preparation. QINSTRUMENTS' application-specific solutions, small instruments and OEM modules are used in industries ranging from flow cytometry and forensic chemistry to next-generation sequencing.
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No other external components are needed as the electronics are integrated into the smart modules. They are fully equipped for hands-free operation with a comprehensive remote command set for easy software integration.
