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- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Tecan
- Product Code: 55126
- Condition: Pre-Owned
For sale is a Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler w/ Span-8 Air FCA, MCA384 w/ 96 Adapter Plate, RGA, Plate Hotel
- Modifications available
- Serviced & in Stock
- Technical sales consultation available
- Includes Continental US 120 Days Warranty & 60 Days International
- Extended 1-Year Warranty and Service Plan options available to US customers
- Training and Installation options available
- Preventative maintenance (PM) and Artel MVS volume verification services are available
- Method/Assay development consulting and instrument programming are available
As configured, this Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler will include the following:
- Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler (Base Ref 30042021)
- Span-8 Air FCA arm
- MCA384 Arm with 96-well adapter
- Gripper RGA arm
- 6-position landscape FCA DITI tip rack carrier (Qty. 1)
- 6-position landscape 61mm plate carrier (Qty. 2)
- 5-position landscape 7mm plate carrier (Qty. 1)
- Deck segment with thru waste chute (Qty. 1)
- 2-section deck filler segment (Qty. 4)
- Right side deck segment with 9 position hotel (Qty. 1)
- Touch screen with mounting bracket
- Intergrated power supply for Fluent
- Computer running FluentControl software ver3.0 ( w/ monitor, keyboard and mouse)
- Power and communication cables
As configured, this Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler has the following capabilities:
- This system is capable of plate-to-plate, reservoir-to-plate, and tube-to-plate transfers, making it an ideal solution for diverse laboratory needs, from sample preparation to high-throughput screening.
- The SPAN 8 arm handles volumes up to 1000 µL per channel, providing the flexibility to manage both large and small volume transfers with exceptional precision.
- This system is equipped with an MCA384 Multichannel arm with a 96 well adapter that can pick up 96 MCA96 DiTis from DiTi boxes in SBS format.
- The included gripper allows the labware to be moved around the deck. It is equipped with the gripper Barcode Reader option, which gives flexibility in barcode reading, which is important for sample tracking.
- The 9-position hotel allows for efficient handling of multiple samples or reagents, enhancing throughput.
- This is a disposable tip system to prevent cross-contamination.
Customizations are available to fit this instrument to your application/assay (inquire for pricing and availability)
- Additional deck carrier positions are available
- Shaking, cooling, and heated positions
- Magnetic extraction and vacuum positions
- On-Deck Thermal Cycler by Inheco
Please note integration of any non-oem devices will require the purchase of an appropriate driver from Tecan.
This applies to any Inheco devices.
It can be configured to accommodate various dispensing applications and custom assays:
- High-Throughput Screening (HTS)
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Sample Preparation
- PCR/qPCR Setup
- ELISA Assays
- Cell Culture Workflows
- Compound Management
- Protein Crystallization
- Nucleic Acid Purification
- Sample Replication and Transfer
The Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler Overview:
- Tecan Fluent 780 streamlines liquid handling with precision and flexibility.
- Its modular design accommodates various labware types and volumes.
- Automation reduces errors, enhancing throughput and productivity.
- Versatile applications include HTS, NGS, PCR, ELISA, and more.
- Sample integrity is maintained with advanced dispensing features.
- Comprehensive tracking ensures compliance and data management.
Additional technical info:
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About us
How we pack
Why should you buy from us?
- We have experience servicing and repairing these instruments.
- This instrument goes through all the described service steps before shipping.
- We offer detailed photos and videos of the instruments you buy.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
- Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
- Remote installation and instrument operation training are available.
- On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
- US or International shipping is no problem (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)
- It will work!
- Warranty
- An extended warranty may be available.
- Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.
- Customer references are available.
This will ship via freight. Please contact us with your zip code to obtain a shipping quote.
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COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BELOW
What are the benefits of having a Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler in your lab?
The Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler is a versatile and highly automated liquid handling workstation that offers several advantages to customers, particularly those operating in a laboratory setting. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Automation: it streamlines and automates liquid handling tasks, reducing manual errors and increasing throughput. This frees up researchers' time for more critical tasks.
- Precision and Accuracy: the Fluent 780 ensures precise and accurate dispensing of liquids, crucial for experiments requiring consistency and reproducibility.
- Versatility: it can handle a wide range of liquid handling tasks, from simple pipetting to complex workflows involving multiple reagents and samples.
- Flexibility: the Fluent 780's modular design allows customization to suit specific experimental needs. It can accommodate various labware types and volumes, making it adaptable to diverse applications.
- Sample Integrity: its advanced features, such as non-contact dispensing and minimal dead volume, help maintain sample integrity and reduce contamination risks.
- Ease of Use: with intuitive software and user-friendly interface, the Fluent 780 is easy to operate, requiring minimal training for lab personnel.
- Increased Productivity: by automating repetitive tasks and minimizing manual intervention, the Fluent 780 enhances productivity, enabling labs to process more samples in less time.
- Traceability: it offers comprehensive tracking and documentation capabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating data management and analysis.
What are the steps you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of the Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler?
- Conduct a thorough examination of the Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler to check for any physical damage.
- Clean and inspect all components of the liquid handler to ensure they are in good shape.
- Review and, if needed, adjust and lubricate any mechanical components.
- Verify and ensure the proper functioning of all electronic components.
- Carry out any required repairs and maintenance to ensure the Liquid Handler operates correctly.
- Perform motion and stress tests of all Tecan Fluent 780 robotic axes.
- We can test and validate the performance of pipetting volumes using the Artel MVS system.
- Adjust and calibrate the alignment of each pipette channel.
- Conducted deck calibrations and programmed the software to recognize the positions of installed decks.
What supplies do I need?
You will need the consumables starting out:
Can I view the Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
We offer both onsite and remote demos via Zoom.
- We invite you to come in for an onsite Demo or schedule a Zoom demo of the Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler. Should you have any concerns, it will give you peace of mind.
What about the warranty? Installation, training, maintenance?
Warranty Terms:
- The instrument comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.
- The customer should retain all packing materials during the warranty period.
What should I watch out for when buying a Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler used/pre-owned from another lab?
Basic steps to confirm quality:
- Confirm that all the Tecan Liquid Handler’s robotic axis are operational and everything is level and calibrated.
- Confirm there is no present physical damage. (Cracked/broken panels allow air flow that can affect accuracy and are not cheap to replace)
- Confirm that the pipetting channels aspirate and dispense accurately. We recommend asking is seller can complete Artel MVS verification.
- Make sure there are no loose/damaged components.
- Make sure the door pistons work reliably; bad pistons can drop the hood suddenly, causing injury and/or spilled samples.
- Ensure the Tecan Liquid Handler’s robotic arm does not skip steps, is not bent, and moves freely on all axes.
- Confirm that the Tecan Liquid Handler is appropriate to your application. Exchanging or upgrading your system after the fact will be costly.
- Make sure there are no missing components, including carriers you may require.
- If you encounter any of the issues above, expect an expensive repair bill. Thus, we recommend confirming everything before you order.
If you have concerns, we highly recommend inspecting the Tecan Liquid Handler in person or doing a live Zoom call; this will allow you to evaluate the robotic pipetting system and confirm that everything works.
This procurement is for a University or College. Are purchase orders with NET terms accepted?
- If you are a US or Canadian customer, we are likely already a registered vendor in your University's vendor system. This would greatly expedite the process of PO approvals and get the Tecan Liquid Handler into your lab faster.
- NET terms are accepted from US & Canadian universities and Fortune 500 companies.
How fast will you ship?
- We can ship within a few days to 2 weeks. Ship times depend on the current demand for our instruments and the customization required. Members of our sales team will be able to offer current estimates.
Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
- All Tecan Liquid Handler systems are shipped fully insured within the US and internationally as long as we are a shipper and handle shipping arrangements.
- If the buyer handles shipping, then shipping insurance responsibility falls to the buyer; we highly advise that the buyer obtain shipping insurance from their carrier.
How do you pack? Have you packed and shipped Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler? Do you ship Internationally?
Packing
- Most Tecan Liquid Handlers ship in fully enclosed ISPM-15 certified wooden crates, with proper padding underneath and the sides, and have moving components braced.
- Accessories are packed safely in boxes with padding and then safely packed inside the crate.
- We may not use a crate for local deliveries to save you money *if delivered by us.
- We often use “tilt’ & “shock” indicators on the crates to ensure the crate has not been excessively tilted and dropped where equipment may suffer damage.
- Photos are taken during the packing process to make sure nothing is missed.
USA/Canada Shipping
- Within the US and Canada, we will ship via selected freight carriers. We do not use low-price/high-damage carriers as we want the equipment to get safely to you.
International Shipping
- Internationally, we will only ship via Air Freight or Air Parcel (such as UPS or DHL), which provides reliability, no exposure to Ocean weather, and timely delivery.
We have extensive experience shipping robotic liquid handlers around the world.
Our experience and process
- We have safely packed and shipped hundreds of sensitive analytical instruments, including Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handlers.
- Before final packing/shipping, the Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler is re-checked to verify performance.
Sustainability
- Well, this one is easy; buying a pre-owned Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler is great for the planet; you are reducing unnecessary waste, CO2 output, and water use that would be used during the manufacturing process.
I have more questions; I want to receive a formal quote.
Absolutely! Please give us a call (1-617-366-2699) or complete this form to get your questions answered or receive a formal Quote.