BioNex HiG
Manufacturer: BioNex Model: HiG
The HiG centrifuge is the automated centrifuge. It is robot friendly and only requires power and communication for easy integration. The software is written in .NET for easy control within third-party software. The HiG has a two-bucket design that allows plates up to 60 mm tall to be spun singly or stacked. It provides complete control over spin time, acceleration/deceleration and top speed/g-force to accommodate a wide range of applications, from routine mixing to gently spinning down cells to pelletizing cellular debris.
Centrifuge Commands
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Home
void home()Homes the device. -
Open Shield
void openShield(int bucketIndex)Opens the shield and presents the specified bucket.Parameters:
- bucketIndexIndex of the bucket. 1 – bucket #1; 2 – bucket #2 Minimum: 1 Maximum: 2 Default: 1
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Get Estimated Cycle Time
int getEstimatedCycleTime(int desiredGs, int accel, int decel, int spinTime)Gets a rough estimate of how long a spin cycle will take, given the specified parameters.Parameters:
- desiredGsDesired Gs. Minimum: 250 Maximum: 5000 Default: 1000
- accelAcceleleration as percent value. Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100 Default: 50
- decelDeceleration as percent value. Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100 Default: 50
- spinTimeSpin time at specified Gs, in seconds.
Returns:
Estimated cycle time. -
Spin
void spin(int desiredGs, int accel, int decel, int spinTime)Spins the plates at the specified Gs.Parameters:
- desiredGsDesired Gs. Minimum: 250 Maximum: 5000 Default: 1000
- accelAcceleleration as percent value. Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100 Default: 50
- decelDeceleration as percent value. Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100 Default: 50
- spinTimeSpin time at specified Gs, in seconds.
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Get Firmware Version
string getFirmwareVersion()Retrieve the firmware version from the device.Returns:
Device firmware version. -
Get Serial Number
string getSerialNumber()Retrieve the serial number from the device.Returns:
Device serial number. -
Show Diagnostics
void showDiagnostics(boolean modal)Displays the diagnostics screen.Parameters:
- modalIf true, modal, otherwise modeless.
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Close Shield
void closeShield()Closes the centrifuge shield. -
Get Current Bucket
int getCurrentBucket()Retrieves the current bucket for the device.Returns:
Current bucket index (1 – first bucket, 2 – second bucket). -
Is Homed
boolean isHomed()Checks if the instrument is already homed.Returns:
true – if the instrument is homed, false otherwise.
