Products - Printing Technology - BioRobotics Printheads

The BRSPH64 Stealth Printhead is designed for BioRobotic’s researchers who wish to use ArrayIt® Stealth and 946 Micro Spotting Pins. The printhead holds up to 64 Patented Stealth or 946 Pins at 4.5 mm spacing. BRSPH64 is designed for use with MicroGrid II Microarrayers from BioRobotics only.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Congratulations on taking a big step towards improving the affordability, quality and speed of your genomic, proteomic, biomedical, pharmaceutical and agricultural research.  This handbook contains all the information required to take full advantage of TeleChem's ArrayIt® brand Stealth 64 Printhead for the BioRobotics Microarrayers (Catalog ID: BRSPH64).  This product will allow users of BioRobotics microarrayers take advantage of Stealth Micro Spotting Pins (US Patent Number 6101946).  Whether you’re a student or a seasoned researcher, this product will add tremendous value to your scientific endeavors.

Quality Control
TeleChem takes every measure to assure the quality of our ArrayIt® brand Microarray products. The finest manufacturing procedures were used to produce this device. Rigorous quality control monitoring guarantees that each device conforms to the highest industry standards.

Product Description
TeleChem's ArrayIt® brand Stealth Pins and Printheads provides microarray manufacturers users with the highest quality; most advanced precision micro spotting technology available. The BRSPH64 Printhead accommodates up to 64-patented Stealth Style Micro Spotting Pins.

Technical Assistance
Please contact us if you have any comments, suggestions, or if you need technical assistance.  On the Internet, go to
http://arrayit.com.  By electronic mail: arrayit@arrayit.com (subject heading "BRSPH64 Printhead technical assistance"). By telephone: (408) 744-1331, Monday–Friday PST 9:00am - 4:30pm. Please remember that we want to hear about your successes too!

Installation Instructions:
In order to operate the BRSPH64  Printhead, a bayonet tool “T” Connector is required and is available only from
Genomic Solutions.  The part numbers required to run Stealth and 946 technology is below.

  • B0014880 (Bayonet / Tool)
  • One of the following depending on number of pins:
    B000145D - 16 Pin Wash Plate & Cover - Stealth or 946 Micro Spotting Pins
    B000145J - 32/48/192 Pin Wash Plate & Cover - Stealth or 946 Micro Spotting Pins
    B000145K - 64 Pin Wash Plate & Cover - Stealth or 946 Micro Spotting Pins

These parts can be ordered directly from Genomic Solutions

Important:
Follow the manufactures instructions and calibrate the arrayer. The proper calibration and motion control settings are essential for getting the best performance from this product.  Technical questions should be address to
arrayit@arrayit.com
See
http://arrayit.com/Products/Printing/Stealth/stealth.html for more information.

Ordering Information:

Catalog number

Maximum number of Pins

Center to center pin spacing

Maximum printing area

Sample loadings per 384-well microplate

Printing time for 10,000 spots onto 50 substrates

Price (US dollars)*

BRSPH64

64

4.5 mm

18 x 72 mm

6

5.2 hours

$1,980


 

*Plus shipping via federal express or US Postal Service Priority Mail. To order: call 408-744-1331 or fax 408-744-1711 or Email: arrayit@arrayit.com

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*International pricing may vary as much as 30% (or more depending on country) due to import duties, stocking fees and technical support.

*Plus shipping and handling.

 

Warranty
ArrayIt® Brand products have been scientifically developed and are sold for research purposes. Extreme care and exact attention should be practiced in the use of the materials described herein. All ArrayIt® Brand products are subject to extensive quality control and are guaranteed to perform as described when used properly. Any problems with any ArrayIt® Brand product should be reported to TeleChem immediately. TeleChem’s liability is limited to the replacement of the product, or a full refund. Any misuse of this product including the use of the wrong protocols or procedures is the full responsibility of the user.

 

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