Gold Standard Diagnostics

GSD Thunderbolt ™

An Automation Solution for Every Lab

This 2-plate fully automated open platform is compact, efficient and innovative. Features include positive identification sample racks, continuous barcode reading, and on-board optics for remote trouble-shooting access. The interface is bi directional and compatible with any LIS system. User friendly, flexible, and customizable software make automation possible for any EIA application. Up to 192 results can be generated in one run on a combination of up to 8 assays.

Technical Specifications

Unique Features

• Intelligent Racks (IR) automatically detect the position in which barcoded vials are placed
• 192 patient sample positions
• Standard 13 x 75 mm racks; custom racks for any sized vials available
• 14 position reagent rack holds 22 to 35mm vials
• Retractable carrier for loading and unloading samples & reagents
• Internal camera for real time viewing of probe activity
• Open system to process any EIA assay program
• CE marked

• W: 64 cm, D: 57 cm, H: 45 cm
• Weight: 28 kg
• Fits on a 60 cm deep laboratory bench
• Supply Voltage: 100-265V, 50-60 Hz

• Amplitude: 1 mm
• Adjustable speed: 400-1000 RPM
• Voltage: 24 Volts
• Capacity: 2 MTP
• Adjustable shaking time: 0 to 2 hrs

Specifications

• Two coated MTP positions
• One pre-dilution MTP position
• 2 external wash bottles
• Single probe, dual needle
• Single precision syringe
• Precise aspiration volume of 1 μL
• Incubation up to 40 °C
• Built in Photometer: 405, 450, 490, 550, and 620 nm wavelengths standard
• Multi language software capability
• Wide range of result calculations available: point to point, linear regression, cubic spline 4 PL, 5 PL, Lin-Lin, Lin-Log, Log-Log representation