Microplate Washer offers automatic bottom well detection.

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MW 96 automated programmable microplate washer is for use with strips and 96-well plates. It features pressure- and vacuum-free pump system for quiet operation. Washer can be configured with up to 3 different wash liquids and will store 50 wash procedures. Intuitive software facilitates programming of wide variety of wash cycles and procedures. Dispensing volumes and speeds, aspiration speeds and times, and soak times are fully adjustable with software.



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New High-Performance Microplate Washer is Flexible and Easy to Use



Fullerton, California, May, 2002 - Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces the MW 96 automated programmable microplate washer for use with strips and 96-well plates. This high-performance washer features a pressure- and vacuum-free pump system for quiet operation. The MW 96 can be configured with up to three different wash liquids and will store 50 wash procedures. The instrument is available with a choice of manifolds and optional liquid level detection sensors. The MW 96's intuitive, flexible software facilitates the programming of a wide variety of wash cycles and procedures. Dispensing volumes and speeds, aspiration speeds and times and soak times are all fully adjustable with the software. Customers can choose to control the instrument via on-board software, or optional PC-control software. "The automatic bottom well detection feature provides customers with minimal residual volumes and improved washing performance," explains Matt Maloney, Product Manager for Beckman Coulter. "Overflow and bottom washing capabilities, as well as crosswise aspiration functions make the MW 96 suitable for nearly all wash procedures." The MW 96 will be distributed in North America through VWR International. Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a global biomedical company, headquartered in Fullerton, California. The company develops and markets instruments, chemistries, software and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes throughout the biomedical testing continuum. Through pioneering medical research and drug discovery, specialty testing, and patient care diagnostics, Beckman Coulter supports all phases of the battle against disease. Annual sales for the company totaled $2 billion in 2001, with 62% of this amount generated by recurring revenue from supplies, test kits and services. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com or call (800) 742-2345 (U.S.). Fax (800) 643-4366 (U.S.). From outside the U.S. call (714) 871-4848, or Fax (714) 773-6611. Beckman Coulter, Inc.

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