Automatic NS496 Plus

•  Integrated Barcode reader
  Enables positive identification and traceability of plates, samples, controls, and standards.
  Allows for traceability at all levels of the punching process, delivering unique identification information.

• Quick release Punch and Die Set (mark 4)
  Allows for quick and easy removal of the punch by laboratory operator, either to change punch size or for cleaning purposes.
  Minimizes downtime for laboratories.

• Disk Detector System
  Recognizes if a disk has not passed into the receiving well and automatically responds.
  Beam design for high detection reliability.

• Air Humidification System
  Ensures the punched disk is delivered to the correct receiving well for downstream processing and reduces the chances of well ‘jumping’.

• Dedicated Cleaning receptacle
  A dedicated cleaning receptacle is provided to minimize cross-contamination issues.
  

• Enviromental Conditions : (Indoor only)   
  
  • Operating Temperature : 15^oC to 35^oC (59^oF to 95^oF)
  • Operating Humidity : 35 to 80 RH, non-condensing

• Physical Dimension : 646 mm (W) X 432 mm (D) X 356 mm (H)  
  

• Weight : 15 kgs  
  

• Power Requirements :    
  
  • Normal input Voltage : 100 -240 VAC
  • Normal AC Input Frequency : 50- 60 Hz
  • Internal Voltage : 4 A at 115V, 2 A at 240V
  • Internal Fusing (24 V DC) : 3 A Anti-Surge

• USB Interface : Type B connection  
  

• Safety Spec : CE MDD Directive 93/42/EEC; IEC60601-1  
  

Main Menu

• The main menu allows entry to software modules.
• Access to each module is controlled using Supervisor and User level passwords.

Test Editor Module

• Used to define and program individual tests.
• Set punch sizes, number of disks and filling order for individual plates.
• Allows individual definition of each well for sample, test or standard.
• Set cleaning strikes.
• Up to 10 disks per well can be specified.

Distribution Module

• Used to run punching tests defined in the test editor.
• Displays the current punching pattern and progress.
• Shows instrument status messages for routine operation.

Configuration Module

• Used to view and change the instrument configuration, preferences and options.
• Change settings and calibrate the instrument during installation.
• Supervisor access level is required.