The workstation of the AltoStar® Workflow
The AltoStar® Automation System AM16 is a robotic pipetting workstation used for sample purification and PCR setup controlled by the AltoStar® Connect Software. It is intended to be used in combination with the AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5, the AltoStar® Internal Control 1.5 and altona Diagnostics PCR kits for automated purification of nucleic acids and automated assay setup for in vitro diagnostic purposes.
The AltoStar® AM16 is intended for use by professional users trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the AltoStar® AM16 instrument.
Key features
Specification and ordering information
AltoStar® Automation System AM16
| Order No. | AM16 |
| For use with |
AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5 |
Additionally included in package AltoStar® Molecular Diagnostic Workflow
| Products | AltoStar® Connect Software 2.0 AltoStar® Plate Sealer AltoStar® Server Computer (not included in case of virtualized server) |
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)
| 1124 mm x 795 mm x 903 mm (transport size)
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| Weight | Approx. 140 kg |
Operating data
Max. power consumption
| ≤ 600VA
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Voltage
| 115 VAC / 230 VAC ± 10 %
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Delayed action fuse
| 115 V~: 6.3 A (T6.3AL250)
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Installation category
| II
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Pollution degree
| 2
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Temperature range
| 15 °C to 30 °C / indoor use only
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Relative humidity
| 15 % to 85 % (no condensation)
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Noise level
| < 65dBA (regarding EN27779)
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Altitude
| Up to 2000 m above sea level
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Transportation and storage
Temperature range
| -25 °C to +70 °C / Indoor storage only
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| Relative humidity | 10 % to 90 % (no condensation, indoors) |
