Precision™ Microplate Pipetting System
 Features
Hardware:
- Pipette:
Precision's uniquely designed pipette is made up of 12 or 8 individual syringes and guarantees reliable tip pickup. Each syringe is free floating within the body of the pipette. When tips are picked, the syringes are free to move up to accommodate differences in height and radially to accommodate deviations from ideal position. Precision achieves the most reliable seal on all tips with equal force.
- Work Surface:
Precision comes equipped with a user configurable platform. A reagent trough, disposable tip container and up to six 96- or 384-well microplates can all be positioned where they best suit your application. The entire platform can be removed for easy cleaning. When pipette tips are used, a programmer can decide whether to return the tips to the source for reuse or discard in the waste vessel provided.
- Robotic Compatibility:
Robotic compatibility is a standard feature with Precision. The configuration of the platform combined with its XY transport capability make Precision compatible with robotic plate handlers. An ActiveXTM package is available for simple integration.
- Rapid Dispense Mode:
Precision ensures fast, flexible and precise automated liquid delivery. Rapid Dispense Mode is made possible with an optional manifold. A separate positive displacement pump allows for the continuous rapid dispensing of reagent from any size reservoir to both 96- and 384-well microplates.
- Safety:
Precision optimizes safety in today's laboratory. As an automated pipetting system, Precision helps eliminate repetitive motion injuries. Its compact size makes Precision ideally suited for installation into a biological safety cabinet. When installed on the lab bench, an optional protective cabinet is also available to prevent aerosols. This protective cabinet shields the operator while Precision is running. An internal software safeguard is available at any point in the liquid transfer if a pause or program abort is necessary.
Software:
- Pre-Defined Demo Programs, Program Creation Ability:
Precision comes pre-installed with some of the most common pipetting routines, including reagent additions, serial dilutions and plate-to-plate transfers. The software is thoughtfully designed to enable the user to copy an existing demonstration protocol and simply modify it to meet specific requirements. Up to 80 program files can be stored in memory. The user has the ability to create, edit, copy and delete files from the external keypad with a 2 x 24 character display. Virtually any liquid transfer parameter can be customized. Configurable aspiration depth ensures that tips don't touch the bottom of wells while managing sensitive cell assays.
- Validation, Printing, Lock Feature:
Precision offers an automatic validation utility which ensures proper creation or modification of protocols before any liquid transfer can take place. This feature conserves time and expensive supplies. After a protocol is created or modified, parameters can easily be printed for an additional verification. A convenient lock feature is also available for security purposes.
- QC Programs:
Precision comes equipped with pre-programmed protocols for Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification and Performance Verification needs. Each instrument is factory tested for optimal precision and accuracy performance. Performance documentation accompanies each instrument, and tests can be easily duplicated by the user.
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