About the Labware MiniHub

Description

The Labware MiniHub is a rotating random-access labware storage device. Up to four labware can be placed on each shelf. Spacing blocks, also called spacers, can be added or removed to adjust the distance between shelves, accommodating different labware types (microplates, tip boxes, or tube racks).

The following options of the G5584A Labware MiniHub are available:

 

Option	Description
BenchCel Configuration (option 010)	This option permits the following basic configurations: • 10 shelves, with single spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 40 microplates • 5 shelves, with two spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 20 deepwell microplates or tube racks • 3 shelves, with three spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 12 tip boxes Other configurations can be created using different combinations of shelves and spacers. The option is typically installed on risers, as the figure shows.
Integration Configuration (option 020) BenchBot Robot	The Integration Configuration is for workstations or systems that have the BenchBot Robot or Direct Drive Robot (DDR). For the BenchBot, this option enables the following basic configurations: • 13 shelves, with single spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 52 microplates • 7 shelves, with two spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 28 deepwell microplates or tube racks • 5 shelves, with three spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 20 tip boxes Other configurations can be created using different combinations of shelves and spacers.
Integration Configuration (option 020) Direct Drive Robot	For the DDR, this option enables the following basic configurations: • 16 shelves, with single spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 64 microplates • 9 shelves, with two spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 36 deepwell microplates or tube racks • 6 shelves, with three spacers between shelves, accommodate a maximum of 24 tip boxes Other configurations can be created using different combinations of shelves and spacers.

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Labware MiniHub safety	G5584A Labware MiniHub Safety and Installation Guide
Preparing the lab for the Labware MiniHub installation	G5584A Labware MiniHub Safety and Installation Guide
Installing the Labware MiniHub	G5584A Labware MiniHub Safety and Installation Guide
Hardware components	Hardware overview
Software overview	Software overview