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MPS-Z Automated - for continuous robotic cell culture handling

The Kuhner MPS-Z Automated was developed to automate cell culture cultivations in microtiter plates with or without system Duetz well plate closures. It combines the established Kuhner incubator shaker robustness with completely self-developed robotic features and interfaces. Main objective is to guarantee reproducible and uniform cultivation conditions and a real 24/7 work process.

The MPS-Z Automated incubator maintains Kuhner’s renowned features without compromise. CO₂, bi-directional humidity, and temperature control (heating and cooling with Peltier technology) adhere to the highest standards, ensuring reproducible cultivation results. The Kühner Direct Drive is known for its lack of wearable parts and long-term durability. Additionally, the built-in capability to change the shaking diameter (3, 12.5, 25, 50) enhances the system’s flexibility for the wide variety of microtiter used at different cultivation scales and volumes. Process safety is a high priority for Kühner devices. In addition to the mentioned key features, further safety measures have been implemented. The automatically secured door prevents unauthorized access to the incubator interior and initiates a complete inventory scan upon closing. Additionally, the occupancy sensors on the SCARA and at the transfer platform prevent potential collisions.

After a power interruption, the system restarts with the previous cultivation parameters. Furthermore, an integrated UPS system protects against data loss, and internal storage ensures data availability.

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MPS-Z Automated

Key Features

Kuhner HAWK

The Kuhner Hawk, our self-developed SCARA system (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm System), purpose-designed to operate under particularly aggressive conditions (CO₂/humidity). The unique design and positioning within the system ensure minimal heat input and minimal impact on the temperature distribution in the incubator chamber. The flexibility of the Kuhner Hawk allows it to work with many different shaking diameters and a variety of deepwell plates. The compact gripper guarantee stable grip security while maintaining the MPS-Z Automated's 16 well plate capacity.

MPS-Z Automated Kuhner Hawk

Display

The large display mounted on the front door is designed to provide a quick overview of the process. All process parameters are clearly displayed, and the current work step is visualized. Additionally, the positions of the microtiter plates on the clamping table are shown. An acoustic and visual alarm management system is integrated.

MPS-Z Automated Display

Side door and transfer platform

To minimize the impact on cultivation parameters, the size and opening time of the side door have been optimized. Compared to opening the door of ISF1-Z, the side door opening on the MPS-Z Automated has negligible impact on control parameters within the chamber.

The side-mounted transfer platform includes both an optional barcode reader and occupancy sensor. The device offers high flexibility as the transfer platform can be preconfigured on both sides of the MPS-Z Automated chamber - meaning 'left' or 'right' orientation is possible to fit either orientation.

Sidedoor and Transfer Platform

Automated clamping table

To prevent inconsistent cultivation results, Kuhner developed a new, patented, clamping table to ensure the firm fixing of microtiter plates during rapid shaking. Additionally, the quiet operation of the device and the secure clamping table minimizes abrasion of the microtiter plates, eliminating concerns about particulate generation in the chamber. The clamping table releases all plates upon stopping, allowing the Kuhner SCARA gripper (Kuhner Hawk) to easily pick up the microtiter plates.

Automated clamping table

Interfaces

One of Kuhner's development goals is the seamless and trouble-free integration of systems into automated platforms. This principle has also been applied to the MPS-Z Automated. The device features both a standard TCP/IP interface and a future-oriented SiLa2 (HTTP/2) interface. Additionally, numerous drivers are available for compatibility with integrator and liquid handler platforms right out of the box.

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Double stack

Maximize efficiency and optimize your lab with the ability to stack up to two MPS-Z Automated. This configuration is designed for seamless operation and offers high performance while saving space.

Dimensions double stack

Shaking diameter

Dr. Shakers Helpful Hint N°4 explains what the shaking diameter is and how you can determine the shaking diameter of your lab shaker.

Find information on the importance of the shaking diameter for biological cultivations in our Shaking Technology Forum: Why is the shaking diameter important?

Dr. Shaker

Technical Data

Machine


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

Cooling

yes / no

yes

Temp. minimum

°C

min. 30 / if RT >25 °C: RT + 5

Temp. maximum

°C

40

Setting, digital

°C

0.1

Temperature distribution at 37°C/85% r.H.

± °C

≤ 0.35

Power of heating (electric)

 W

125

Refrigerant

 

NA

Power of cooling (electric)

 W

140

Principle of temp. sensor

 type

Pt-100

Air recirculation

m3 / h

373.4

Dimensions (in mm)

MPS-Z Automated Dimensions
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Humidity Control


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

Humidity max. at 30 - 40 °C

% r.H.

85

Humidity min. at 30 - 40 °C

% r.H.

70

Setting, digital

% r.H.

1

Accuracy absolute

± % r.H.

2

Power of waterbath heater

W

180

Power of door (front & back) and frame heater

W

180

Water refill

 

automatic

Principle of hum. sensor

type

capacitive

Principle of hum. control

type

evaporation & recondensation

CO₂ Control


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

CO2, max.

%

20

CO2, min.

%

0

Setting, digital

%

0.1

Accuracy absolute

± %

0.40 at 5 % CO2

Temperature range

°C

up to 40

CO2 supply

bar

max. 2 bar overpressure

Principle of sensor

type

Infrared

Shaking Control


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

Motor

Typ

direct drive

Shaking diameter

mm

3 - 50 mm, adjustable

Shaking motion

Typ

orbital

Shaking frequency range at 3 mm

U/min

0, 20 - 1000

Shaking frequency range at 12.5 mm

U/min

0, 20 - 500

Shaking frequency range at 25 mm

U/min

0, 20 - 400

Shaking frequency range at 50 mm

U/min

0, 20 - 300

Shaking frequency range at 70 mm

mm

not possible

Loading max.

kg

16 DWPs with Duetz & Clamp (10 kg)

Setting, digital

U/min

1

Accuracy absolute

± U/min

20 - 800 rpm = 0.5
> 800 rpm = 1

Acceleration

s:h

automatic

Active brake

 

automatic

TPS+

 

yes, automatic

Power of standard motor (EM-Z HS)

 

ja

General


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

Power consumption typical (steady state)

W

approx. 280

Power consumption typical (startup heating, humidity, etc.)

W

approx. 605

Power consumption max. (type plate)

W

1000

Power cable length

mm

300 mm (CH & AU: 250 mm)

Incubation gas volume

L

230

Weight

kg

260 - 270

Illumination

type

LED

Interface, standard


Ethernet TCP / IP,
CAN-Bus service only

Parent / child


Always Child

Ambient temperature

°C

10 - 35

Cable feedthrough port (side port)

mm

40

Dimensions (L x D x H)

mm

1107.5 x 892.5 x 984

Sound Level @1000 rpm

 dB

< 59

Compatible MTPs type

 

DWP 96/48/24/12/6

Automation


Unit

MPS-Z Automated

Sample rate recording

seconds

Every 5 second, 3 month recorded

Connection


TCP sockets/ SiLA 2

Command response


Response in JSON format

Manual door open request time

seconds

30 sec

Emergency stop


yes

Barcode reader (code types…) long or short side


optional

Static nest (maximum size)


ANSI Format +- LBT

Robotic system


4 Axis SCARA

Dimension and position of external transfer platform


Position in relation to the machine defined by drawing. Height adjustable by optional floor stand

Transfer platform direction


Right / Left

Technical data subject to change

Technical data subject to change

Enhance Your MPS-Z Automated

CO₂ control

CO2 control is essential when working with mammalian cell cultures. Kuhner was the first company to manufacture and supply incubator shakers with CO2 control more than 15 years ago and continues to offer this optionCustomize your MPS-Z Automated experience with the MPS-Z(C) option. More

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Bar code reader

The barcode reader, optionally integrated into the transfer platform, contributes to process security. The flexibly mountable reader can read barcodes either on the long side or the short side of the microtiter plates.

Bar code reader

Kuhner Nemiri clamp

The patented Nemiri clamps enable the automated use of system Duetz well plate closures Automated clamping and de-clamping is accomplished using the optional, stand-alone, Kuhner Nemiri clamping system.

Kuhner Nemiri clamp

Floorstand

The floor stand is characterized by its flexible height adjustment (position of the transfer platform 1110 mm ± 40 mm) and the lockable storage space.

MPS-Z Automated with floorstand

The following flyers provide information about the machines and function-specific solutions.

MPS-Z Automated Video

Watch the following video and learn why the MPS-Z Automated is the perfect fit for automated processes.

Kuhner shakers are suitable for the cultivation of microbial, plant, human and animal cell cultures. Find more information about the different application areas and suitable product recommendations for optimal cultivation here.

Stem cells
Cell culture
Bacteria
Plant cells & algae

Contact

Adolf Kühner AG (Headquarters)

Dinkelbergstrasse 1

CH-4127 Birsfelden (Basel)

Switzerland

Services

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