Agilent BioTek 405 Select TS Automated Microplate Washer with Ultrasonic Cleaning 405TSUVSQ

The Agilent BioTek 405 Select TS Microplate Washer 405TSUVSQ is an advanced automated microplate washer engineered for biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows requiring precise and flexible plate washing. It supports *96- and 384-well microplates* with a dual-action 96-tube manifold, optimized for ELISA, cell-based, and bead-based assays including Luminex.

Key technical specifications include:

• Dual-action manifold with 96-tube configuration (8x12) for high-throughput plate washing.
• Compatible with *standard profile* 96- and 384-well microplates.
• *Volume dispensing range* from 50 to 3000 µL per well for varied assay requirements.
• Integrated ultrasonic cleaning module ("Ultrasonic Advantage") to automatically prevent tube clogs, enhancing reliability in bioprocessing and gene editing assay preparation.
• Programmable shaking and soaking functions for thorough reagent mixing and optimized washing efficacy.
• *Four-buffer switching capability* via an onboard valve module supporting up to four dispensing liquids, facilitating complex wash protocols essential for multi-step molecular and synthetic biology assays.
• Rapid wash speeds: under 30 seconds for three 300 µL cycles in 96-well format, critical for high-throughput biomanufacturing pipeline efficiency.
• Verify Technology delivers real-time monitoring and precision liquid handling accuracy, minimizing cross-contamination risk vital in molecular cloning and molecular diagnostics applications.
• User-friendly touchscreen interface for streamlined protocol setup and method editing.
• Dimensions: 17" D x 14" W x 10" H (43.2 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm); Weight: 36 lbs (16.5 kg).
• Power supply: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz wide-range compatibility for global laboratory use.

Additional configurable options include:

• Flat magnetic inserts for biomagnetic separation workflows.
• Automated plate stackers (BioStack 3 and BioStack 4) with de-lidding/re-lidding for unattended batch processing in biopharmaceutical production pipelines.
• Additional wash heads (96- or 192-tube) and buffer/waste bottles for customized throughput scalability.

This washer has been validated by rigorous in-house testing covering power initialization, touchscreen responsiveness, manifold integrity, fluid handling precision, ultrasonic cleaning function, buffer switching, and programmable method creation — ensuring consistent performance for critical research and clinical diagnostics applications.

Widely adopted in synthetic biology research and molecular diagnostics, the Agilent BioTek 405 Select TS offers reliable, programmable, and efficient microplate washing essential for high-throughput, contamination-free bioprocessing and live-cell assay workflows. Its versatility and automation capabilities make it a preferred instrument for molecular biology researchers, biotechnology laboratories, and clinical laboratories implementing ELISA, cell-based assays, and bead-based technologies.