Harmony is a concept for providing an easy to use, low-cost automation solution for loading a single instrument or automating a simple process. It comprises; the intuitive touch-screen Harmony user interface, a PAA robot, a bench for locating the robot, lidding/de-lidding station and instruments and a barcode reader, if required.

In addition, the Harmony user interface is provided as part of the Overlord Studio range of products. It is exceptionally easy to use – simply press the ‘Start button’ you will then be prompted for the information required to run your batch of plates. Overlord running in the background takes care of the rest, even sending you an email when your batch of plates has been processed.

Our specialized team of software programmers and engineers have many years of experience, automating different types of instruments. This means you can be safe in the knowledge we will provide a solution that meets your performance and quality requirements.

The Harmony package includes the following

Harmony touch screen user interface
Overlord3™ scheduling software scheduling software with instrument sockets to control: the selected robot and instrument driver (any of our library of Overlord supported instruments)
BiNEDx robot or KiNEDx robot with electric gripper
60 (with 3 stacks) or 90 (with 4 stacks) microplate capacity
Lidding/de-lidding station
Integration bench
Barcode reader (if required)
Full data management configuration
Installation of the system at the customer site with IQ
User manual
1-year warranty and support

Product Description

Harmony is a concept for providing an easy to use, low cost automation solution for loading a single instrument or automating a simple process.  It comprises; the intuitive touch-screen Harmony user interface, Overlord scheduling software, PAA robot, a bench for locating the robot, lidding/de-lidding station and instruments and a barcode reader, if required.

The Harmony touch screen user interface for PAA’s Overlord laboratory automation software provides operator interaction.  It is exceptionally easy to use guiding the user through every step – simply press the ‘Start button’ you will then be prompted for the information required to run your batch of plates.  Overlord running in the background takes care of the rest, even sending you an email when your batch of plates has been processed!  Training needs are minimized.