About the Bravo Platform

Product description

The Bravo Platform is a versatile liquid handler with a nine plate-location deck that is suitable for handling 96-well, 384-well, and 1536-well microplates (plates). The platform uses interchangeable liquid-handling heads.

Figure. Bravo Platform front view with optional gripper holding a microplate

 

Ways to use the device

The Bravo Platform can be used in the following ways:

•	As a single device controlled by a computer

•	Integrated with other devices in a lab automation system

For example, when used as a single device, it can be placed in a laminar flow hood for use with cell-based applications or handling potentially hazardous materials.

As an integrated device in a lab automation system, it can be used to prepare microplates for high-throughput screening or other automated process. Note that when used with other devices, you can take advantage of the gripper feature to automate microplate pickup and placement.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Pipette head	Liquid-handling heads
Components	Hardware overview
Accessories	Bravo accessories overview
Laboratory requirements	Installation guide for your Bravo model: • G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide • Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform Safety and Installation Guide
Safety	• Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide • Safety and installation guide for your model Bravo Platform, for example, G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide