a new experience in lab automation

ELISA and IFA

Automation

the best Walk-Away System

for ELISA and IFA assays

The Reference Point of

ELISA and IFA Automation

is the best robotic workstation for the complete automation of

the ELISA and IFA assays on standard microtiter plates and glass slides.
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Based on the Sias Xantus platform, is a successful example of GSG RobotiX
experience to develop customized solutions for OEM Application.
!has been developed as Open System,
able to be configured for almost every ELISA and IFA

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assays.

Furthermore the system can run simultaneously

different assays from different reagents supplier,
whenever possible in the same support.
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Innovative solutions make this system
powerful and fast in a relative small size
footprint (112 cm wide).

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 Complete Automation
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is a Walk-Away Analyzer for
ELISA protocols, from pipetting through
incubation, washing, reading and results
printout.
Featuring semi-automated bar code reading
of samples, plates and reagents,

comprehensive software requires a very

minimal interaction.
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IFA assays are entirely processed but
read with an external microscope.

Safe
Barcode identification for samples,
reagents, plates.
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Active Safety Shield pauses the
system when open. Optional Top
Cover available.
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Liquid, bubbles and clot detection
independent for each probe.
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Safe tips decontamination to prevent samples
and reagents carry-over (washable tips).
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Disposable tips available as option on customized solutions.

Reliable
is the most reliable solution in the

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automation of autoimmunity and infection disease tests.

Maintenance is extremely minimal and the costs are the

lowest for a liquid handling system (no syringes to be
replaced).
 Fast and Versatile
ELISA and IFA test can be executed in the
same run, optimizing the laboratory
working hours.

is available with up to 4
pipetting channels (washable tips) plus a
robotic handler arm for plate transportation.
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Tips are fully independent on Y and Z axis
movement.
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Up to 4 plates and 25 slides can be
simultaneously executed in the same run.
Up to 30 slides for only IFA assays.
Up to 6 plates for only ELISA assays.
!Smart Slide
Wash extremely flexible and fully customizable.
The IFA slides are submerged during the wash step
for an effective and gentle action on the substrate,
efficiently washing up to 5 slides in less than 6
minutes.
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The is extremely flexible,
combining screening and titration of

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IFA assays.

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different user profiles, setting
up different level of features for
different figures in the lab.
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 !Open and Flexible
The accommodates in a very flexible
way 160 sample tubes, 64 standard-control vials,
6 diluent and 20 reagent containers on modular
racks for a large number of test panel which share
the same plate. Universal racks host different size of
tubes, vials and original containers by adapters.
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Alternatively the system can host 240 sample
tubes, 49 standard-control vials, 9 diluent and 12

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reagent containers, with a different layout.

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Shaker Washer
Predilution tube 162 pos. Reader
Slides Gripper Arm

Pipetting Arm

Test Plates
Samples

Reagents Pre-dilution Plates

Standards/Controls MTP Cover for dark incubation

Diluents
User Friendly

user-friendly application
software has been designed to make the
user interaction easier.
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Application-Oriented programming
interface simplifies the test method
implementation, instrument preparation

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and assay execution follow-up.

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Results
software has
sophisticated tools for ELISA qualitative
and quantitative data reduction, with
enhanced curve management.
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A complete IFA Run Report is
available for tracking patient position on
the slides, helping the operator when
reading slides with the microscope.
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Import - Export

software further offers

bi-directional connection to Host PC
(LIS) by file transfer in ASCII or XML
format file for downloading Worklists

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and uploading Results.

A host-query interface using HL7

communication format is available as
optional (HL7 Manager application
program).

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 Layout Examples

option A - ELISA - IFA

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2 Predilution Plates
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6 ELISA Plates
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25 IFA Slides
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option B - ELISA - IFA
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4 Predilution Plates
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4 ELISA Plates
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25 IFA Slides
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option C - ELISA
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2 Predilution Plates
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6 ELISA Plates
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5 Positions 37°C Incubator
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option D - IFA
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2 Predilution Plates
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30 IFA Slides

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 Layout Examples

option E - ELISA-IFA
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2 Predilution Plates
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4 ELISA Plates
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4 Positions 37°C Incubator
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10 IFA Slides
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option F - ELISA-IFA
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2 Predilution Plates
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3 ELISA Plates
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4 Positions 37°C Incubator
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15 IFA Slides
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... and any other custom solution
according to your specifications!

No Limits
No limitation in the software to the maximum number of parameters which
can be executed in the same run.
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Up to 12 test per each plate.
Up to 5 different test/slides per each slide tray.
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Special covers, available as options, allow the incubation of slides and plate
at ambient temperature in humid conditions.

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BAR CODE Semi-Automatic system for Bar Code identification.
Most popular Bar Code can be read.
Bar Code reader for sample tubes and reagent containers.
Max number of digits: 20.

SAMPLES 160 or 240 samples tubes position (primary tubes) in linear racks (ResaTrax) with 20 tubes
each. Tubes size between 10 to 16 mm OD.

PREDILUTION Predilutions in 162 microtubes and serial dilution in microtitre plates, depending on the Layout.

TIPS Up to 4 Washable Tips.

Disposable tips available as option.

Tips are fully independent on Y and Z axis. Variable Tips Spacing from 9 to 350 mm.

LIQUID DETECTOR Capacitance, independent detector for each tip. Liquid, bubble and clot detection.

CARRY-OVER Up to 10-6 depending on the washing cycles and the reagents characteristics.

LIQUID High precision micro-anular gear pump for precise and accurate liquid handling.
DISPLACEMENT

VOLUMES Minimum sample/reagent volume 5ul. Maximum sample/reagent volume 1ml.

SHAKER Plates and Slides Shaker with different shaking mode (orbital, linear, etc.).

PLATE READER 8 channels photometer for single, dual or multi wavelength measurement. Range between 400
and 800 nm. 4 standard filters up gradable to 6. Standard wavelength 620 nm, 492nm, 450nm,
405 nm (other values available on request).

HEATED 4 or 5 positions incubator (optional)

INCUBATOR Controlled temperature from 5 C° above Room Temperature to 49°C. Precision at 37°C +/-
0.5°C

WASHER 8 channels with 4 software selectable buffer lines.

For MTP and Slides.

PC REQUIREMENTS Not recommended Intel Atom and Celeron processor.

Not recommended NetBook and its processor.
Display Resolution 1280x1024.
Software is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows XP/Seven operating system.

INTERFACE to PC CAN Bus on USB 2.0 port

OPERATING Temperature: 15°C to 30°C/60°F to 85°F

CONDITIONS Relative humidity: 10 – 85% at 30°C/85°F or below.

WEIGHTS Weight approx. 150 Kg, depending on the configuration

DIMENSIONS mm Width 1120, Depth 850 ,Height 850. NOTE: PC not included

CE mark Instrument bears CE mark

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GSG Robotix is an Italian company with years of experience in
the field of laboratory automation.
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Where procedures and analytical methods need to be automated,
GSG Robotix is able to respond with a turnkey solution, skillfully
combining expertise with hardware and software appropriately
chosen and ad-hoc developed.
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In addition to development and fine tuning of new procedures
GSG Robotix has got solutions ready for use in the diagnostic
field.
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The application areas range from the preparation of slides for
IFA methods to the complete automation for ELISA, and their
simultaneous execution.
From the interpretation of agglutination reactions to full
automation in blood grouping tests, in microplate and Gel Card.
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For further information contact info@gsgrobotix.it

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 GSG RobotiX è un’ azienda italiana con anni di esperienza nel
settore dell’automazione da laboratorio.
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Laddove vi siano procedure e metodi analitici da automatizzare,
GSG RobotiX è in grado di rispondere con soluzioni chiavi in
mano, combinando sapientemente know-how con hardware e
software opportunamente scelti e sviluppati ad-hoc.
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Oltre allo sviluppo e alla messa a punto di nuove procedure GSG
RobotiX dispone di soluzioni pronte all’uso in campo diagnostico.
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I campi applicativi spaziano dalla preparazione dei vetrini per
metodiche IFA alla completa automazione per metodiche
ELISA, nonché allo loro esecuzione simultanea.
Dalla interpretazione di reazioni di agglutinazione alla completa
automazione nella determinazione gruppi sanguigni, su
micropiastra e Gel Card.
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Per maggiori informazioni contattare info@gsgrobotix.it

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 a new experience
in lab automation

GSG RobotiX Srl

Via Giacomo Matteotti 66
20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)
- Italy
info@gsgrobotix.it
www.gsgrobotix.it
Tel: +39 026128842

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