Bio-Rad Bio-Plex Pro™ Wash Stations - Manual (Page 12)

Basic Operation and Maintenance
12 Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
Microplate Requirements
Use recommended microplates. If you use different microplates, your
assay results may not be reproducible, and you may experience
excessive bead loss.
Recommended microplates for magnetic assays:
Bio-Rad Part # Description Default for Magnetic Products
171-025001 Bio-Plex Pro
flat-bottom plates
Yes
*For a complete list of suitable plates, please contact Bio-Rad technical support.
Only these recommended filter plates should be used with the Bio-Plex Pro II, when configured for standard
Bio-Plex or other polystyrene bead based xMAP assays.
Recommended microplates for vacuum filtration:
Vendor Manufacturer Part # Default for Vacuum
Products
Millipore MSBVS1210 Yes
If using other microplates, you will have to enter new microplate definitions, using the
Hydrocontrol software included on the CD. Please note the following requirements.
Parameters Characteristics
Max. overall microplate height 14.35 mm ± 0.76 mm
(0.5650 inches ± 0.0299 inches)
Footprint 9.0 mm (0.3543 inches)
Pitch size (center to center) 9.0 mm (0.3543 inches)
Bottom shape Round, V-shaped, and flat