InDot Control Software for iFOUR microdispensing
Intuitive, image based control software for precise microdispensing workflows
InDot is the control software behind every iFOUR microdispensing instrument. It is designed for flexible, image based setup of microarrays, biosensor coatings and other pL-µL dispensing tasks. From any source plate position to any target substrate, InDot lets you create and run complex dot patterns quickly and reliably.
Simple to use
To support customised procedures and array layouts, InDot combines comprehensive functionality with an easy to follow workflow. The software is image based and reflects the instrument layout on screen, so you can design experiments directly on the virtual deck. A step by step workflow guides you from loading liquids to defining patterns and running your microdispensing methods.
Tuning dispensing parameters of a PDMD
InDot uses real time image analysis to evaluate droplet formation, volume, velocity and flight path of PDMD microdispensers. If a droplet path is not straight, the software quantifies the deflection and indicates whether cleaning or parameter adjustment is required. Automatic optimisation routines can tune dispensing parameters to achieve stable and reproducible picoliter droplets.
Controls
InDot controls are straightforward and designed for efficient daily use:
- Backward and forward navigation through all workflow steps
- Save, load, apply, edit and design settings using the mouse
- Double click to open drawings and right click to move panel content
- Use the scroll wheel to change values and zoom in or out
InDot Key Features
- High flexibility of function with a simple, image based user interface
- Operation under Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10
- Optimised for high resolution front ends up to 1920 x 1080 pixel
- Self explanatory dialogs and guided workflows
- User account handling to protect individual workspaces and methods
- Support for all non contact and contact microdispensing instruments from M2
- Nested run sequences for complex microarray and biosensor setups
Ready to see InDot in action?
InDot comes as standard with every iFOUR benchtop microdispensing instrument, giving you image based control of pL-µL workflows for microarrays, biosensors and lab-on-a-chip devices.