Technical Specifications:
Instrument variants:

firefly genomics 3 head
firefly genomics 6 head
firefly 3 head
firefly 6 head

Pipetting module: 384 pipetting core capable of loading 384, 96 or columns of 8 (96 format) or 16
(384 format) Pipetting range and performance:0.5 to 125 µL pipetting range (100 µL with filter tips), <5% CV and
+/5% inaccuracy at 1 µL* Particle sizes: less than 0.032” diameter to prevent tip blockage
384 tip format: Options of 50 µL and 125 µL gamma irradiated and non-gamma irradiated tips Filtered
tips available in 35 µL and 100µL Strips of 16 tips for 50 µL and 125 µL non-filtered,
35 µL and 100 µL filtered.
96 tip format: Options of 50 µL and 125 µL gamma irradiated tips. Filtered tips available in 35 µL and 100 µL. Strips of 8 tips for 50 µL and 125 µL non-filtered, 35 µL and 100 µL filtered.
Gripper Module : Compatible with most SBS/ANSI labware
Dispense Module: Choose from 3 or 6 independent positive displacement dispense heads
Dispense volume range: 200 nL to 4 mL
Bulk dispense speed starting from: 30 seconds per 96-well plate
Dead volume: 75 – 400 µL recoverable dead volume, depending on reservoir type
Reservoir options: Standard (10 mL)
High volume (40 mL)
Low dead volume (1.5 mL)
Primary SBS/ANSI plate formats: 96 and 384-well labware including deepwell blocks and 96 format
tubes up to 45mm in height. Dispense module reagent cooler/heater
Dimensions (W x D x H): 670 mm x 570 mm x 800 mm
Weight: 120 kg
Key Features: * All-in-One Functionality
* Compact Design
* Accurate Pipetting
* Positive Displacement Dispensing
* Intuitive Software
* Cloud-Based Collaboration
Applications: The primary application is the optimization and automation of complex genomic liquid handling tasks, including Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library and sample preparation workflows, PCR and qPCR setup, DNA quantification, normalization, and sample pooling, Magnetic bead clean-up procedures, and Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).
Optional accessories: Microplate cooler/heater block
Microplate shaker