VIAFLO 96 Electronic 96 Channel Hand Held Pipettor
VIAFLO 96 Unique Multichannel microplate pipetting is a growing task because of the need to increase productivity and improve the quality of the data obtained by increased numbers of replicates. In addition to the large investments that are traditionally required to obtain such instrumentation, many customers are also concerned about the complexities associated with using an automated system. INTEGRA s VIAFLO 96 introduces a totally new concept in 96 well pipetting, which is affordable and simple to use. It renders 96 channel pipetting as easy as manual single channel pipetting. VIAFLO 96 performs all tasks easily in multiwell format, just as a standard pipette would in a single tube. Applications may include: Replication or reformatting of plates Transfer of reagents and compounds from plate to plate or within plates Gentle and convenient dissolution or re-suspension of solid compounds Fast execution of serial dilutions by columns Increment dispensing to multiple plates VIAFLO 96 is used like a hand-held pipette. The movement and positioning of the 96 channel pipette is supported by a servo assisted steering mechanism which allows fast, precise and stress free multichannel pipetting. Just by moving the assisted pipetting head between two plate positions, as you would move a hand-held pipette, you are able to simply perform 96 channel pipetting! Therefore, no special skills or training are required to work with this small bench top unit. Immediately benefit from a whole new level of usability, ergonomic comfort and productivity.
Reliable VIAFLO 96 works with GripTips, which can be used for all VIAFLO electronic pipettes. The combination of VIAFLO s Tri-Lobe tip fitting and GripTips provides the highest lateral resistance on the market and the most consistent tip seal in the industry. This ensures that all tips are at an identical height, ideal for dispenses requiring the touch-off of liquids. Due to high precision and safety requirements, VIAFLO 96 works with selected GripTips. The filtered GripTips are a reliable protection against contamination of the pipetting head by splashes or aerosols, keeping the heads safe and clean and therefore reducing service requirements to an absolute minimum. Small-sized The compact and ergonomic design allows the placement of the VIAFLO 96 into most laminar flow hoods to allow work under sterile conditions. The small footprint offers two plate holders on the instrument base to house GripTip boxes, micro plates, reagent reservoirs, etc. For fast and simple reformatting between 96 and 384 well micro plates, one of the plate holders features a slide function to shift well positions beneath the pipetting head. only 43 cm (17")
Versatile VIAFLO 96 features the same user interface as all other INTEGRA VIAFLO pipettors. The color display and industry proven touch wheel interface create an intuitive, easy to use pipette, with a full range of pipette modes and application specific programming. The VIAFLO 96 user interface offers a full range of pipette modes: Pipette Repeat Dispense Sample Dilute Pipet/Mix Reverse Pipet Variable Dispense Sample Dilute/Mix Serial Dilution Custom programs Standard parallel liquid transfer with improved accuracy and precision in comparison to manual pipettes. Multiple dispensing of aliquots of the same volume without refilling the tips after each dispense for fast microplate filling and processing. Aspiration of sample and diluent divided by a defined air gap into one tip allows flushing out of the sample by the diluent for increased accuracy and homogenous dilutions. Multiple mixing by aspiration and dispensing of defined volumes for automatic re-suspension of pellets. Aspirates a higher volume than to be dispensed to minimize effects of viscous or high vapor pressure liquids. Multiple dispensing of different volumes without the need to adjust volumes between each dispense for fast assay processing. Same as sample dilute but followed by defined mixing for most accurate sample processing. Sequential transfer of a defined volume from one column to the next followed by a defined mixing for convenient serial dilutions. Customized programming based on the functions aspirate, dispense, mix, purge and prompt to generate and store specific application protocols. Repeat Dispense Sample Dilute Serial Dilution Productive VIAFLO 96 offers unmatched speed and ease of use for processing 96 and 384 well plates. Filling of a 96 well plate is accomplished in 7 seconds, whereas with an 8 channel manual pipette 50 seconds and with an electronic version 18 seconds are needed. Filling of multiple micro plates becomes an easy and straightforward task by using VIAFLO 96! To increase pipetting efficiency, pipetting positions such as tip immersion depth or well positions can be stored. The integrated adjustable LED light allows working under optimized light conditions. 18 Electronic 8 channel pipette 50 Manual 8 channel pipette 7 VIAFLO 96 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Time to fill a 96 well micro plate [seconds]
Flexible Four interchangeable pipetting heads and the corresponding GripTips guarantee optimal matching of the available volume range to the application performed. The GripTips are comfortably loaded and ejected without any physical effort due to a power assisted mechanism activated by a push button. The available pipetting heads for the volume ranges of 0.5 12.5 μl, 2.0 125 μl, 5.0 300 μl and 25.0 1250 μl are each interchangeable in less than one minute. Also, each pipetting channel is independent, having its own precise piston and sealing to exclude any cross-channel influences for error free and reproducible pipetting. ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃
Specifications Pipetting channels 96, individual Volume range 0.5 12.5 µl 2 125 µl 5 300 µl 25 1250 µl Accuracy ± 2 % or 0.2 µl ± 2 % or 0.5 µl ± 2 % or 1 µl ± 2 % or 5 µl Precision ± 1.5 % or 0.12 µl ± 1.5 % or 0.25 µl ± 1.5% or 0.75 µl ± 1.5 % or 2.5 µl Min. Scrolling Volume Increment 0.01 µl 0.1 µl 0.5 µl 1.0 µl Pipetting Speed 10 steps Compatible formats 96 and 384 wells, shallow and deep well Plate positions 2 Pipetting Technology Air Displacement User Interface Touch wheel, color display Power Requirements 100 240 VAC, 50/ 60 Hz Dimensions (W x D x H) 42 cm x 30 cm x 54 cm (17" x 12" x 21") Weight incl. Pipetting Head 25.7 kg (56.7 lbs) Operating conditions Temperature: 5 C 40 C, Humidity: < 85% non-condensing Ordering information Instrument VIAFLO 96 Base Unit incl. 6000 1 Standard Plate Holder 1 Plate Holder Slide Function Pipetting Heads 96 Channel Pipetting Heads 0.5 12.5 µl 6101 2 125 µl 6102 5 300 µl 6103 25 1250 µl 6104 GripTips for VIAFLO 96 12.5 µl GripTips 5 Racks of 384 tips, filtered, sterile 6415 125 µl GripTips 5 Racks of 384 tips, filtered, sterile 6425 300 µl GripTips 5 Racks of 96 tips, filtered, sterile 6435 1250 µl GripTips 5 Racks of 96 tips, filtered, sterile 6445 VIAFLO 96 Reservoirs Reservoir Base for VIAFLO 96 (10 bases per case) 6300 Disposable Reagent Reservoirs 100 ml, sterile, individually sealed, 30 reservoirs per case 6311 (incl. 2 Reservoir Bases) 100 ml, sterile, bulk, 200 reservoirs per case 6312 300 ml, sterile, individually sealed, 30 reservoirs per case 6321 300 ml, sterile, bulk, 200 reservoirs per case 6322 Accessories Standard Plate Holder 6205 Plate Holder Slide Function 6210 125955_V01_Flyer_VIAFLO_96 INTEGRA Biosciences AG CH-7205 Zizers, Switzerland T +41 81 286 95 30 F +41 81 286 95 33 info@integra-biosciences.com www.integra-biosciences.com INTEGRA Biosciences US Hudson, NH 03051, USA T +1 603 578 5800 F +1 603 577 5529 www.viaflo.com