The Master Science Automatic Nucleic Acid Extractor purifies DNA and RNA using magnetic bead separation. Magnetic rods fitted with disposable tip combs collect, release and move the beads between pre-filled deep-well plates, so up to 96 samples are processed in about 13 minutes with no pipetting between steps.
It works with saliva, swabs, dried blood spots, whole blood, serum, plasma and animal or plant tissue. The heating module and magnetic rods can be swapped to a 24-channel set for large-volume samples.
Technical Specifications
Specifications of the Master Science Automatic Nucleic Acid Extractor:
- Brand: Master Science
- Model Number: MSNAE-0196SWISS
- SKU: MSNAE-0196SWISS
- Brand: Master Science
- Model Number: MSNAE-0196SWISS
- SKU: MSNAE-0196SWISS
- Principle: Magnetic bead separation with magnetic rods and disposable tip combs
- Throughput: 1 to 96 samples (24-channel large-volume option)
- Processing Time: About 13 min for 96 samples
- Sample Volume: 20 µL to 5 mL
- Temperature Control: 10 to 99 °C
- Bead Recovery: > 99.5 % (residual beads < 0.5 %)
- Mixing: Multi-mode, multi-speed, amplitude adjusted to liquid volume
- Drive: Servo motor
- Contamination Control: Closed enclosure, UV lamp, level 11 HEPA filter
- Programs: > 500 stored
- Display: 7-inch colour screen
- Power-off Protection: Program resumes after power returns
- Interface: RS232
- Power Supply: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Operating Conditions: 5 to 40 °C, below 80 % RH
- Dimensions: 685 × 840 × 420 mm
- Net / Gross Weight: 45 kg / 74 kg
Key Benefits
- High throughput: the Master Science Automatic Nucleic Acid Extractor handles 96 samples in about 13 minutes.
- Low contamination risk: closed cabinet, UV and HEPA filtration.
- Clean eluates: repeated bead capture leaves under 0.5 % residue.
- Flexible input: 20 µL to 5 mL samples.
- No lost runs: power-off protection resumes the program.
Extracted nucleic acids can be checked on a Master Science nano UV-Vis spectrophotometer.
Product Features
Extraction
- Magnetic rod and tip comb technology
- 96 or 24 channel configuration
- Heating 10 to 99 °C
Smart Control
- Liquid level recognition
- Cyclic bead capture
- Over 500 stored programs
Safety
- UV sterilisation lamp
- Level 11 HEPA filter
- Power-off protection
Applications
The Master Science Automatic Nucleic Acid Extractor processes:
- Saliva and swab samples
- Whole blood, serum and plasma
- Dried blood spots
- Animal and plant tissues
- Molecular diagnostics and research workflows
Optional Accessories
- 24-channel magnetic rod and heating module set
- Compatible pre-filled extraction reagent kits
Common Laboratory Problems and How This Extractor Helps
How the Master Science Automatic Nucleic Acid Extractor improves sample preparation:
- Slow manual column extraction: 96 samples in about 13 minutes.
- Aerosol cross-contamination: enclosed system with UV and HEPA.
- Bead carryover inhibiting PCR: residual beads below 0.5 %.
- Overflow from wrong settings: automatic amplitude adjustment.