Chapter 1 Introduction 5
USG-CUS-059 Rev05MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
The Nanodispenser RS1000 has a factory-installed pin array format that can be adapted
to a different dispensing format using an optional adapter kit (Table 1.3).
Table 1.3 Pin Arrays
Overview of instrument
components
Figure 1.2 through Figure 1.7 show the main components of the Nanodispenser RS1000.
Deck plate modified to
accept plate flatteners
instead of microtiter
plate (MTP) clips and
spacer blocks to enable
384-96 compatibility.
Description of Changes Deck Plate Left Side Panel Front Panel
Instrument Pin
Format
Available Adapter Kit Type of Dispensing
24-pin Set 1 Pin Adapter Kit
(part no. 11329)
Note: This adapter kit
is not compatible with
the 38496 system
pin heads.
Automatic dispensing from a 384-well microtiter plate
to a 384 SpectroCHIP Array.
Manual dispensing from a single well of a 384-well
microtiter plate to a single pad on a 384 SpectroCHIP
Array (using the 1 Pin Adapter Kit).
6-pin Set 1 Pin Adapter Kit
(part no. 10255)
Note: This adapter kit
is not compatible with
certain 6-pin heads.
Automatic dispensing from a 96-well microtiter plate
to a 96 SpectroCHIP Array.
Manual dispensing from a single well of a 384-well
microtiter plate to a single pad on a 384 SpectroCHIP
Array (using the 1 Pin Adapter Kit).
24-pin Set
(38496
compatible)
1 and 6 Pin Adapter Kit
(included with
instrument)
(part no. 10254)
Note: This adapter kit
is not compatible with
older 24-pin heads.
Automatic dispensing from a 384-well microtiter plate
to a 384 SpectroCHIP Array.
Automatic dispensing from a 96-well microtiter plate
to a 96 SpectroCHIP Array (using the 6 Pin Adapter
Kit).
Manual dispensing from a single well of a 384-well
microtiter plate to a single pad on a 384 SpectroCHIP
Array (using the 1 Pin Adapter Kit).