CyBio Cybi-FeliX Automated Liquid Handling Workstation
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | Cybi-FeliX |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The CyBio Cybi-FeliX Automated Liquid Handling Workstation is a benchtop-integrated, fully programmable liquid handling platform engineered for precision, reproducibility, and operational flexibility in modern life science and pharmaceutical laboratories. Built upon CyBio’s proprietary CHOICE™ technology, the system employs positive displacement and air-displacement hybrid pipetting principles—optimized via dynamic pressure control and real-time aspiration/dispense monitoring—to deliver high accuracy across an unprecedented 0.5–1000 µL volume range using a single, interchangeable CHOICE HEAD. Unlike conventional multi-head or fixed-range systems, the Cybi-FeliX eliminates manual head swaps during protocol execution, reducing cross-contamination risk and minimizing downtime. Its compact footprint (650 × 450 mm) accommodates twelve standardized SBS-format deck positions—supporting microplates (96-, 384-, and 1536-well), tube racks, reservoirs, and custom labware—without compromising accessibility or serviceability. The workstation operates under ambient laboratory conditions and is designed for integration into GLP-compliant workflows requiring traceable, auditable, and repeatable liquid transfer operations.
Key Features
- CHOICE™ Technology: Single pipetting head covering 0.5–1000 µL with <±1.5% CV at 10 µL and <±0.8% CV at 100 µL (per ISO 8655-6 calibration standards)
- Auto-switching Liquid Handling Adapter: Enables on-the-fly transition between single-channel, row-wise, column-wise, and full-plate dispensing modes without tip or head replacement
- 12-position programmable deck with magnetic, vacuum, and mechanical labware fixation options for secure positioning of diverse consumables
- CyBi®-TipTray Sealed Tip Exchange System: Ensures leak-free, low-evaporation tip loading/unloading with integrated tip presence verification and barcode scanning support
- Integrated Z-axis collision avoidance and real-time liquid level sensing for safe operation with low-volume samples and viscous reagents
- Modular expandability: Supports optional on-deck thermoelectric modules (-10°C to +85°C), UV sterilization unit, barcode reader, and waste management module
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Cybi-FeliX handles aqueous buffers, cell suspensions, serum, glycerol-containing solutions (up to 50% v/v), and low-viscosity organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, ethanol). It complies with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for calibration traceability and supports 21 CFR Part 11–compliant electronic records through optional audit trail logging, user role-based access control, and digital signature integration. All firmware and method files are stored with SHA-256 hash validation. The system meets IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity) and IEC 61000-6-4 (emission) electromagnetic compatibility standards, and its enclosure conforms to IP20 rating per IEC 60529.
Software & Data Management
The CyBio ControlSuite™ software provides a graphical drag-and-drop interface for protocol development, supporting nested loops, conditional branching, and variable parameterization. Method files include embedded metadata (user ID, timestamp, instrument serial number, calibration status) and export natively to CSV, XML, and LIMS-compatible ASTM E1384 formats. Audit trails record all critical events—including pipette calibration cycles, tip lot tracking, error logs, and user-initiated changes—with immutable timestamps. Data integrity is reinforced via automatic backup to network drives or cloud storage (AWS S3 or Azure Blob) with AES-256 encryption. Optional IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages are available for GMP-regulated environments.
Applications
- High-throughput assay setup (ELISA, qPCR, cell-based screening)
- Serial dilution series generation with inter-plate consistency ≤1.2% RSD
- Compound reformatting from source plates to assay-ready plates
- Automated nucleic acid normalization and library preparation pre-NGS
- QC sample preparation for HPLC, LC-MS, and dissolution testing
- Cell seeding and media exchange in 3D culture and organoid workflows
FAQ
Does the Cybi-FeliX support third-party tip brands?
Yes—when used with CyBio-certified tip adapters; however, full performance specifications (accuracy, precision, leakage resistance) are guaranteed only with CyBio OEM tips.
Can the system be validated for GMP use?
Yes—CyBio provides comprehensive qualification documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ templates), calibration certificates traceable to NIST standards, and 21 CFR Part 11 readiness packages.
What maintenance is required?
Daily tip tray inspection, weekly Z-axis rail lubrication, and quarterly pressure sensor verification using CyBio’s certified test kit (Cat. No. MAINT-CH-01).
Is remote monitoring supported?
Yes—via encrypted HTTPS web interface with live status dashboard, email/SNMP alerting, and RESTful API for integration with MES or LabVantage LIMS.
How is liquid carryover minimized during multi-step transfers?
Through adaptive aspirate/dispense speed profiling, post-dispense blowout optimization, and surface-tension-compensated touch-off routines—all configurable per step in ControlSuite™.
