Bio-Rad BioFrac™ Fraction Collector User Manual
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Overview
User Guide
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Advanced fraction collection functions. Peak detection, Time, or Volume
windows (up to 20) or a combination of Peak Detection with Time or
Volume windows
Manually adjustable control module that accommodates tube heights up to
150 mm
Compatibility with chromatography systems from Bio-Rad as well as other
manufacturers
Modular system that can be stacked directly on top of the NGC™,
BioLogic DuoFlow™, and BioLogic™ LP chromatography systems
Accommodates several inexpensive, off-the-shelf racks for tubes
(12–20 mm and 30 mm diameter), Eppendorf tubes or microcentrifuge
tubes (0.5 ml, 1.5 ml, and 2 ml) and scintillation vials. Racks are
autoclavable
Ability to collect up to 180 fractions in tubes or 384 fractions in 96-well
microplates
Optional Prep-20 adaptor for preparative collection in up to 20 collection
vessels of any size, from milliliter to liter collection volumes
Optional ice bath (with tube grips) that doubles as a holder for microplates.
Tube grips hold tubes firmly in any position while decanting. Rack allows
cooling of 13 mm tubes on ice. As a microplate holder it accommodates
12-, 24-, 48-, and 96-well microplates and Titertube tubes that adhere to
SBS standards for microplates
Diverter valve to divert flow and minimize spillage during tube changes.
Diverts unwanted eluent to waste and eliminates spills during fraction
advances
Multirun capability for overlaying fractions or collection of experiments
sequentially
Serpentine arm movement. Can be changed to a column or row pattern for
microplates and Titertube tubes