HS-EMCCD Camera
Exclusive, configurable optics
Increase assay flexibility
The FLIPR Penta system is available with a new high-speed HS-EMCCD camera that captures up to 100 images per second and offers exceptional luminescence performance
The newly enhanced HS-EMCCD Camera option provides detailed information about cardiomyocyte and neuronal oscillation
FLIPR Cycler (Internal Plate Handler)
FLIPR Cycler, the optional internal plate handler on the FLIPR Penta system, exchanges microplates between the system plate stage and an external third-party plate handler. FLIPR Cycler minimizes downtime between experiments, thus increasing throughput, by exchanging plates and tips while the experiment is in process.
The FLIPR Cycler features:
Pipettor Head
Rapidly adjust throughput
User-exchangeable pipettor heads—available in 96-, 384-, 1536-well formats, as well as pin tools in 384 and 1536 formats—allow for the adjustment of screening rates based on throughput, material consumption, and assay requirements. The pipettor heads have a proven track record, with the 1536 pipettor utilizing the elastomeric positive displacement technology.
Regardless of the format used, each pipettor can be exchanged by a system operator in minutes and can pipette reagents, compounds, or cells.
LED Excitation Banks
Choose your LEDs and filters at the time of purchase or upgrade later when your assay needs change. The FLIPR Penta system gives you options.
LEDs evenly illuminate plates using light pipes to direct light onto the bottom of the plate.
Can accommodate various assay types, including calcium flux, potassium and membrane potential.
LED Excitation Banks
Pipettor
Head
Internal Plate Handler
EMCCD Camera
ScreenWorks Software
Ability to exchange one read plate and up to 12 source plates and tips during one experiment
Ability to run 20 read plates in one hour, including a two-minute read time and exchange of one source plate and tip rack
Compatibility with low-profile plates using FLIPR Cycler gripper
Elevated instrument intelligence creates an efficient interface between the FLIPR Penta system and the external plate handler
FLIPR Cycler moves plates through a light-tight door during experiments, reducing downtime.
ScreenWorks Software
The FLIPR penta system utilizes our ScreenWorks software to define and run experimental protocols.
Using a drag-and-drop interface, protocols can be easily set up to include:
New, optional Peak Pro 2 software module allows you to measure and analyze patterns of calcium oscillations of human iPSC-derived cardiomycocytes and neurons. Images can be taken at up to 100 times per second and patterns quickly analyzed using more than 30 various measurements.
Fluorescent or luminescent read modes
Complex quadrant, multiple aspirations or multiple dispensing liquid handling
Single or ratiometric kinetic cell-based reading
Tip washing with up to two solvents
Simple-to-create automation protocols
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