Tecan Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handler with Span-8 FCA, MCA 384 Head, RGA Gripper, 2023

The Tecan Fluent 780 is an automated liquid handling workstation configured for high-throughput pipetting, sample preparation, and laboratory automation. This system was manufactured in October 2023 and includes a 780 mm deck platform, Span-8 Flexible Channel Arm (FCA), MCA 384 Multi-Channel Arm, and Robotic Gripper Arm (RGA).

Configuration

• Fluent 780 base unit, part number 30042021
• Span-8 air FCA with 8-tip air-displacement pipetting and MultiSense technology
• MCA 384 multi-channel head with support for 96- and 384-well plate workflows
• RGA extended Z-rail gripper with Finger Exchange System
• DeckCheck camera system for deck verification and labware identification
• Fluent ID-enabled deck components for sample and labware traceability
• TouchTools touchscreen display and 22-inch Planar touchscreen monitor
• Disposable-tip adapters for MCA 96 and MCA 384 tip formats
• Fluent 780 cabinet, cabinet door lock set, Ergotron monitor arm, PC, and power/communication cables
• Fluent Gx Assurance Package v3.4, part number 30042001

Liquid Handling Capabilities

• 8-channel air-displacement pipetting for targeted well access and individual sample processing
• High-throughput 96- and 384-well plate transfers using the MCA 384 head
• Automated reagent dispensing, sample aliquoting, and serial dilution
• Plate replication, consolidation, and reformatting
• Automated labware transport with the RGA gripper
• Support for disposable-tip operation with MCA 96 and MCA 384 configurations
• Configurable deck layouts with multiple nests, trough positions, tube runners, and waste handling components

This robotic liquid handling system is suitable for PCR and qPCR setup, NGS library preparation, molecular diagnostics, assay development, sample processing, and biotechnology workflows. Its flexible architecture supports applications in genomics, synthetic biology, biopharmaceutical research, and regulated laboratory environments.

Condition and Installation

• Listed as unused, with no evidence of prior installation or operation
• Software quality-control report indicates 0 moves on all axes
• Major mechanical and electronic components are present and appear free from visible wear or damage
• Software-controlled functional testing could not be completed because the system was never configured
• Professional installation and configuration by the manufacturer are required before use

The Fluent 780 can be customized with additional deck carriers, higher-volume liquid handling components, shaking, cooling or heated positions, barcode positions, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, an Inheco on-deck thermal cycler, or table-mounted platform configurations. Integration of non-OEM devices may require an appropriate Tecan driver.