Welcome to the help file for TEMPEST, a non-contact, bulk reagent dispenser. TEMPEST can be configured to simultaneously deliver up to 12 reagents through 96 individually controlled nozzles, and is capable of dispensing any volume of any reagent into any well.
Optional Robotic Integration and Plate Stacking
TEMPEST can be upgraded to include plate stackers. The stackers are 350 mm tall and can hold up to 24 SBS plates (based on a 14.35 mm plate height). With our latest feature that supports dispensing into deep well plates, the stackers can hold up to 8 deep well plates (based on a 44.0 mm plate height).
The TEMPEST is bidirectional, enabling plates to be cycled in from either stacker. Without the stacker towers, TEMPEST is fully robot accessible from both sides, and has a .NET API for integration with your own automation systems.
Optional Barcode Scanner
TEMPEST can be fitted with a barcode scanner that will help automate multi-plate dispenses that use different reagents. After the barcode label on the plate is scanned, the corresponding dispense file is loaded and executed automatically.
What's New in TEMPEST 3.8
- Stuck Solenoid and Pneumatic System Check Feature
- Introducing the New Continuous Flow Calibration Wizard
- New Pre-Dispense Input Buttons in the Input Control Panel
- Update for Integration Service (IS) Settings
If you can't find the help you are looking for, please contact our support team by emailing support@formulatrix.com. Support technicians monitor this email address 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
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