ELITe GALAXY & Extraction Kit

The ELITe Galaxy system is an automated and flexible solution dedicated to high throughput laboratories to perform an ease-of-use sample preparation and PCR setup.

Flexible solution

• 1 to 48 samples are extracted per work session
• 1 to 8 multiple PCR setup (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Loading of various primary tubes
• Full CE IVD validation with numerous real-time PCR parameters (Real-Time PCR ELITe MGB kits) and Laboratory Developed test Capability

Highly reliable Liquid Handling operations

• Advanced technologies for liquid handling tasks: CO-RE, LLD, MAD, ADC, DPS
• Total in-process control: real-time monitoring of events and errors
• Complete sample traceability
• Bi-directional LIMS connection

Universal extraction

• One single extraction kit for human DNA and viral DNA / RNA validated with several body fluids
• One single protocol
• High performance magnetic bead extraction technology

Ease-of-Use

• Step by step user guidance software
• Auto-loading function for reagents and samples
• Positive identification of sample and reagents with an integrated bar code reader
• Automatic definition of optimal Real-Time PCR set up: qualitative & quantitative

The ELITe GALAXY instrument and ELITe GALAXY 300 Extraction Kit have been designed and developed in accordance to the requirements of the EC directive 98/79/EC and safety requirements for electronic and medical systems.

Flexible solution

• 300 μL

Highly reliable Liquid Handling operations

• 1 to 48 samples per run

PCR Setup Capacity

• Up to 96 reactionsUp to 8 PCR assays (qualitative and/or quantitative)

Heating Temperature

• Heat Incubator, up to 105°C

Software

• VENUS –CE-IVD cleared –intuitive interface

Operating Software

• Windows 7

Ports / Drives

• USB, Ethernet, RS232/ 80 GB hard disc

Dimensions

• 1124 x 903 x 795 mm, 140 kg

Liquid Handling Technologies

• CO-RE technology,
• Dual liquid level detection,
• Monitoring of air displacement,
• Anti-droplet control

Pipette Tips

• 300 and 1000 μL
• Up to 1000 μL volume range

Air Displacement Pipetor

• Up to 1000 μL volume range

Pipetting Precision

• 1%

Decontamation

• UV light