Phoenix™ RE: Protein dispense system

The Phoenix RE (Rigaku Edition) liquid handling robot is a modified Art Robbins Instruments Phoenix liquid handler employed with a number of Rigaku innovations for integration with other crystallization robotics and software. The system couples a low-volume non-contact liquid dispense unit with a 96-channel dispense head to rapidly make sitting drop crystallization plates. The Phoenix RE sets up complete crystallization plates, from reservoir filling to drop setting.

The syringe head of the Phoenix RE can dispense from 100 nL to 100 μl. Each syringe uses a flexible nitinol needle that can bend without damage. The highly accurate non-contact head dispenses volumes down to 100 nL and works without system liquid, allowing complete recovery of any unused protein. Both heads will dispense their minimum volumes with less than 5% variation. The Phoenix RE excels at high-throughput, low-volume protein crystallization plate experiment production.

Features

• Rapid, complete crystallization plate setup, from reservoir filling to drop setting
• Exact drop-on-drop dispensing
• Protein volumes down to 100 nl
• Reliable dispensing of liquids with different viscosities
• No disposables or pipette consumables
• Six source or destination plate positions
• Flexible nitinol needles for worry free operation
• 96-channel head transfers identical volumes with touch-off dispensing
• Single channel, non-contact protein dispensing down to 100 nl

The Phoenix RE is available with the following options:

• Modified deck plates and special software modifications for integration with CrystalTrak™
• Peltier cooled sample block for up to 16 proteins, including an ambient block for up to two chemical compounds
• Two plumbed chimney wash stations to reduce potential crossover contamination between wells and different screens.
• Full enclosure for safety and protection from environmental changes
• CrystalMation™ integration option:
  • Active Nesting™ with Plate Sensors for automated plate positioning
  • Anti-static curtain for reliable drop positioning
  • Full enclosure for safety and protection from environmental changes
  • Hands-off operation as part of CrystalMation system

Electrical features

• Phoenix RE 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 660 VA
• Nano-Dispense Controller 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 500 VA
• PC 110-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 700 VA

Physical parameters

• Weight 150 lb (68 kg)
• Unit height 26.1" (66.3cm), depth 27.3" (69.3 cm), width 24.9" (63.1 cm)

The Phoenix RE is available as either an independent workstation or as a fully integratable system into the CrystalMation protein crystallization platform. Discover how the Phoenix RE can transform the way crystallization experiments are done.