BK-AutoHS96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor
The BK-AutoHS96 automated nucleic acid extractor is a fully automated, high-throughput system designed for automated sample loading, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR reaction setup. Utilizing magnetic bead-based reagents, it enables the automated extraction and purification of nucleic acids from 1 to 96 clinical samples of various types. Its flexible automated liquid-handling capability ensures precise sample loading and reagent dispensing according to specific requirements. The user-friendly software design and simplified operation—requiring no manual intervention—significantly enhance workflow efficiency.
Technical Specifications of the BK-AutoHS96
Model: BK-AutoHS96.
Extraction Method: Magnetic bead-based method.
Operating Mode: Automated sample loading, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR reaction setup.
Throughput: 1–96 samples (using a plate-format sample rack).
Extraction Volume: 20–1000 µL.
Processing Time: 60 minutes for 96 samples (including reagent processing).
Magnetic Bead Recovery: ≥98%.
Temperature Range: Room temperature (RT) to 105 °C (for lysis and elution positions).
Temperature Accuracy: 0.1 °C.
Heating Method: Dry-bath heating.
Heating Rate: RT to 100 °C in 5 minutes.
Shaking Function: Vertical oscillation (adjustable across 5 intensity levels).
Extraction Positions: 6 (for 96-well deep-well plates).
Robotic Arm: Integrated robotic arm for sample and reagent dispensing. Pipetting channels: 2 channels.
Liquid detection: pneumatic liquid level sensing principle; intelligent needle-clog detection.
Pipette tips: disposable black conductive tips with filters (50 µL, 200 µL, 1000 µL).
Number of vessels: 2–3 vessels per sample.
Pipetting accuracy:
10 µL — CV ≤3.0%, accuracy ≤5.0% (using 50 µL tip).
50 µL — CV ≤2.0%, accuracy ≤2.0% (using 1000 µL tip).
100 µL — CV ≤1.5%, accuracy ≤2.0% (using 1000 µL tip).
Sample volume: 2–1000 µL.
Work area: 2 PCR positions with cooling; 6 tip positions for three types of tips; 2 reagent positions (one rack for 5 mL tubes with cooling, one spare position).
Safety features: power-on self-test, power-loss protection, overheating alarm, overheat protection, and tip-ejection protection.
Disinfection method: UV lamps (30 W × 1, 8 W × 1).
Illumination: 10 W LED lamp.
Audible/visual alarm: yes; includes flashing red and blue lights.
Safety door design: if the safety interlock is enabled, opening the safety door will pause the program. Display: 10.1-inch touchscreen, Windows operating system.
Scanning: Optional feature.
Interface: LAN interface (bidirectional LIS interface — optional).
Contamination control: Built-in air intake and HEPA filtration system effectively filter internal aerosols and prevent cross-contamination.
IAP function: Firmware updates can be performed online at any time.
Power supply: AC 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz.
External dimensions (W × D × H): 1420 × 850 × 1482 mm.
Packaging dimensions (W × D × H): 1535 × 970 × 1180 mm (main unit); 1540 × 970 × 1160 mm (base).
Gross weight: 360 kg (main unit); 190 kg (base).
