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Precision
2000
Automated
Microplate Pipetting System
Precision 2000TM is an affordable, innovative solution for
automated 96-/384-well microplate liquid handling. With its ability to perform
virtually any routine liquid transfer, Precision 2000 replaces manual
pipetting.
The configurable multi-station platform and powerful onboard software allow
for customized applications. The unique XY transport design provides
effortless 96- to 384-well plate transfers with the same pipette mechanism.
Additionally, robotic plate handlers can be seamlessly interfaced to Precision
2000 via an available ActiveXTM component. Bio-Tek's proprietary
pipette technology provides a reliable way to pick up and seal standard tips
with controlled force. Precision 2000 solves the sealing issues associated
with conventional pipettes.
Precision 2000 offers a variety of fluid transfer operations including:
 | Reagent addition
| Mixing within a well
| Serial dilutions
| Rapid Dispense Mode
| Plate replication
| Sample transfer
 | Plate-to-plate (96 to 96, 384 to 384, 96
to 384)
| Within a plate |
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Hardware:
| Pipette:
Precision 2000'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 2000
achieves the most reliable seal on all tips with equal force.
| Work Surface:
Precision 2000 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 2000. The
configuration of the platform combined with its XY transport capability
make Precision 2000 compatible with robotic plate handlers. An ActiveXTM
package is available for simple integration.
| Rapid Dispense Mode:
Precision 2000 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 2000 optimizes safety in today's laboratory. As an automated
pipetting system, Precision 2000 helps eliminate repetitive motion
injuries. Its compact size makes Precision 2000 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
2000 is running. An internal software safeguard is available at any point
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Software:
| Pre-Defined Demo Programs, Program Creation
Ability:
Precision 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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
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Precision 2000 is available in several configurations. All configurations
support 96- and 384-well microplates and are robot compatible.
Universal Precision 2000 (PRC384U)
Automated pipetting system with both 12- and 8-channel liquid transfer
capabilities. Includes rapid dispense mode.
12-Channel Precision 2000 (PRC384/12)
Automated pipetting system with 12-channel liquid transfer capability and
rapid dispense mode.
8-Channel Precision 2000 Plus (PRC384M)
Automated pipetting system with 8-channel liquid transfer capability and rapid
dispense mode.
8-Channel Precision 2000 (PRC384)
Automated pipetting system with 8-channel liquid transfer capability.
| 4 microplate holders
| 3 pipette tip box/reagent trough holders
| 4 50 ml reagent troughs
| Parallel printer cable: 25-pin male to
36-pin male
| Serial cable: null modem, 9-pin female to
25-pin female
| Maintenance kit
| Operator's manual |
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| Protective aerosol cabinet
| Precision 2000 pipette tips
| Many additional labware adapters are
available. Inquire for more details.
| Precision PowerTM Software
Precision PowerTM is Bio-Tek’s Windows PC software for
complete Precision 2000 control. The graphical user interface simplifies
program creation under Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP. Programs can
either be created and run from the PC or downloaded and run from Precision
2000’s onboard microprocessor. Precision Power expands the instrument's
dynamic capabilities with features such as a graphical simulation utility,
nested looping, and the ability to replenish supplies mid run.
Precision Power PC Requirements:
| Intel Pentium processor/133 MHz (or
compatible)
| Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT
(Service Pack #6) or XP operating systems
| 32MB of RAM minimum
| 60MB of available hard drive space
| CD ROM drive
| SVGA color monitor (800x600 resolution
with 256 colors)
| Keyboard, mouse and serial ports |
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Precision Power ActiveX Programmer's package
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PERFORMANCE
Dispensing
precision
< 2% when dispensing 100µl per well of deionized
water with 0.1% Tween 20 with FD&C #1 blue dye.
Dispensing
accuracy
< 2% when dispensing 100µl per well of deionized
water with 0.1% Tween 20 with FD&C #1 blue dye.
Throughput
12-Channel Pipette: < 80 seconds to dispense
100 µl per well of fluid to all wells of a standard 96-well
microplate.
8-Channel Pipette: <
100 seconds to dispense 100µl per well of fluid to all
wells of a standard 96-well microplate.
12-Channel Manifold: <
40 seconds to dispense 50 µl per well of fluid to all wells of
a standard 384-well microplate.
8-Channel Manifold: < 50 seconds to dispense 50µl
per well of fluid to all wells of a standard 384-well microplate.
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TECHNICAL
Tips
Accommodates Bio-Tek and other standard 50 to 250 µl pipette
tips.
Microplates
Accommodates 96- and 384-well flat-, round- and V-bottom plates.
Pipette
12-channel, 10-120 µl per channel (PRC384U, PRC384/12)
8-channel, 10-120 µl per channel
(PRC384M, PRC384)
Manifold
12-channel, 20-9999 µl per channel (PRC384U, PRC384/12)
8-channel, 20-9999 µl per
channel.
Supply
bottle volume
2 liters
User
interface
External membrane keypad with 25 alphanumeric keys and a 2-line
x 24-character LCD display.
Optional PC software.
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Main
voltage
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, < 0.7A
Dimensions
Instrument only:
15" D x 21" W x 16" H
(374mm D x 525mm W x 400mm H)
Instrument with optional cabinet: 17.5" D x 23"
W x 17.5" H
(435mm D x 575mm W x 435mm H)
Weight
Instrument only:
28 lbs. (12.7 kg)
Instrument with optional cabinet:
38 lbs. (17.2 kg)
Operating
conditions
15 to 40oC (59 to 104oF)
Relative
humidity
10 to 85% (non-condensing)
Regulatory
compliance
For in vitro diagnostic use.
All Bio-Tek microplate instrumentation is CE and ETL market.
For details on approvals and standards compliance, please
contact Bio-Tek.
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