Thermo Orbitor RS2 Robotic Microplate Mover with Standard Gripper and Serial Communication

The Thermo Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover is a precision robotic arm system designed to automate microplate transfers in high-throughput laboratory workflows, widely used in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and pharmaceutical research. The instrument supports most SBS-standard labware, handling plates including lids in both landscape and portrait orientations with adjustable gripping force and speed to protect delicate assay plates.

Key technical features include:

• Robotic arm axes and speed:
• Vertical (Z) height travel: 570 mm at 750 mm/sec
• Radial reach: ±410 mm at 1200 deg/sec
• Infinite rotation at 225 deg/sec
• Gripper functionality:
• Standard gripper with plate detection capability
• Handles diverse microplate types and lids
• Adjustable gripping force and speed settings for gentle plate handling
• Control and safety:
• Includes Control Puck with serial communication and emergency-stop (E-Stop) features
• Integration & layout:
• Compact design allows flexible integration with a range of laboratory instruments and automated workflows
• Supports continuous, high-throughput screening with dependable throughput and precise motion control

This system is essential for automating plate movements in screening and assay automation workflows, offering critical support for genomic research, molecular cloning, and bioprocessing environments. The device comes brand new, factory-sealed, and is backed by comprehensive parts and labor warranty. Installation and setup must be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers to ensure optimal operation.

Its robust design and functionality make it a popular choice among molecular biology researchers and biopharmaceutical production pipelines, enhancing productivity in synthetic biology and molecular diagnostic applications. This microplate mover contributes significantly to biomanufacturing automation by streamlining plate handling and minimizing sample contamination risk.

Included with the unit:

• Orbitor RS2 robotic arm with standard gripper
• Control puck with serial communications and E-Stop
• Power and communication cables

Applications:

• Automated microplate transfer in high-throughput screening (HTS)
• Support for assay automation in biotech and pharmaceutical research
• Efficient plate logistics in molecular diagnostics and biomedical engineering labs

Optimized for reliable, gentle handling of plates, the Thermo Orbitor RS2 is a vital tool for laboratories requiring automated microplate handling integrated within complex bioprocessing and screening workflows.