BioMicroLab VC100

• PCR plates /  assay plates
• Shallow / deep well plates
• 96, 48, & 24 ANSI/SLAS standard well labware
• Vials or tubes
• Uncapped or unsealed labware
• Wide variety of common ANSI/SLAS standard racks and plates
• No consumables needed — works with your racks and plates

The VolumeCheck uses ultrasonic technology to measure the distance between the sensor and the height of the meniscus. It then extrapolates the distance from a calibration table created by the user and outputs the volume. The technology allows for sample measurement of sample volume in a wide variety of labware.

The VolumeCheck software calibration wizard assists the user in efficiently creating the calibration table, which is based on known volumes of a given sample. Many calibration tables can be stored, making it easy to switch between sample types and different types of labware.

The resolution and accuracy will depend on whether the samples were centrifuged, any dimensional variation in labware consumables, the accuracy of the calibration tables created by the user, and the sample volume in the plates. The VolumeCheck returns a higher resolution with low volume plates vs. higher volume plates (PCR plates vs. 2.2mL deep well plates).

The VolumeCheck exhibits good repeatability, which makes it an appropriate choice for many volume inspection tasks.

• Generates an output file (.csv) of volume data on a well-by-well basis
• Graphically displays the well plate volumes in columns and rows
• User interface designed for quality control applications
• Project-based software for multiple types of applications and labware
• Select rows or columns to scan for efficient throughput
• Includes plate data calibration table utility
• Easy-to-use Windows-based software
• ActiveX toolkit available for integration projects
• Prints or generates a PDF of plate reports

The VolumeCheck software calibration wizard assists the user in efficiently creating the reference curve, which is known volume vs. distance measure to the meniscus for a given sample. Many reference curves can be stored, making it easy to switch between sample types and different types of labware.

BioMicroLab offers  both software developer toolkitsActiveX and SDK Toolkits  for all instruments for end-users, integrators, and other manufacturers to fully integrate a BioMicroLab instrument with other robotics and LIMS systems. The following manufacturers have created integrations with the BioMicroLab VolumeCheck:

• Beckman Coulter
• Green Button Go™ by Biosero
• Tecan
• Titian – Mosaic Sample Management Software