Gemini Pipetting Software
from
Tecan
Description
GEMINI is Tecan's pipetting software for life science applications on the GENESIS RSP, GENESIS Freedom and the GENESIS WORKSTATION instruments including the Te-MO multichannel pipettor.
The intuitive software enables the user the simple graphical configuration of the system and writing of pipetting scripts. With the powerful scripting language the most flexible and complex protocols can be created.
Carriers and devices that are used in the pipetting script are displayed on the graphical representation of the worktable that can be set up via simple drag&drop actions. Free customizable toolbars offer commands that range from simple pipetting instructions to loops, variables and the control of devices like Tecan readers and incubators. The pipetting protocol is displayed in the script editor where instructions can be modified, added or removed.
All the capabilities you need
Adding GEMINI software to your Tecan hardware platforms allow you to automate and control your procedures such as:
- Hight-troughput screening
- Hit-picking
- Liquid-liquid extraction
- Enzyme kinetics
- etc.
Features and functions
- Configuration of racks, carriers, worktable and options (tip configuration, barcode reader and others)
- Uses Tecan’s liquid class concept for an optimal set of liquid-handling parameters
- Definition, validation and execution of pipetting methods
- Pipetting functions (aspirate, dispense, wash, mix, replicates, copy of microplate, merge, serial dilution, etc.)
- Timers, loops , subroutines, variables and user prompts
- Special functions (send single command, run external application, comments etc.)
- RoMa (Robotic Manipulator Arm), Multipipetting Option (Te-MO), Te-MagS, Te-VacS, Te-Shake support, Te-Stacker, Carousel, Centrifuge, Incubator, Balance, Washer and P&P
- Data exchange functions
- On-line help
- Runs under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
- Selection of language (English, German)
Interfaces to other systems
- Interface to Tecan FACTS scheduling software for use on GENESIS WORKSTATION and TRAC systems (general interface for integration into other systems)
- Support of additional devices and software (carrousel, MAGELLAN reader software, 6-way valve etc.)
- Worklists (also containing pipetting instructions)
- Data exchange with LIMS system with ASCII files
- Data output files (incl. information about ID and origin of the sample, pipetted volumes, error-messages, etc.)