User manual

Appendix A
A-2 BioRobot EZ1 DSP Workstation User Manual 02/2007
Mechanical data and hardware features
Dimensions Width: 0.32 m (13 in.)
Height: 0.54 m (21 in.) with door closed
0.73 m (29 in.) with door open
Depth: 0.50 m (20 in.)
Mass 25.8 kg (57 lb.)
Instrument
features
 Automated nucleic acid isolation using magnetic
particles
 Desktop instrument
 Protocols stored on EZ1 Cards
 Aspirates and dispenses 6 samples or reagents
simultaneously using a 6-channel pipettor head
 Separates magnetic particles using patented
technology
 Processes up to 6 samples in one run
 Controlled through LCD user interface
 Temperature control through a heating system