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apricot - Model DC1 -Dual-Core Pipetting System
Unique dual-core pipetting technology combines the functionality of four pipette tools in one versatile and affordable pipetting platform. With 9 flexible deck positions and automatic tip exchange, the compact apricot DC1 is fully equipped to address a wide range of applications and pipetting tasks.
Powerful automated pipetting from tubes to plates
The versatile apricot DC1 unlocks a whole raft of benefits for laboratories taking their first steps towards liquid handling automation. As a highly accessible platform, the apricot DC1 empowers laboratory staff, allowing teams to benefit quickly from increased throughput, reliable standardization, and enhanced data quality when copying, mixing, pooling, aliquoting, and preparing the serial dilution of liquids.
Full walk-away automation
Incorporating unique dual-core pipetting technology, the apricot DC1 integrates four separate pipetting tools within a single instrument to allow for high-volume and low-volume, single and multichannel pipetting. The out-of-the-box automation gives laboratories full walk-away capabilities without the need for costly automation experts or further investment in additional application-specific functionality.
Improved data quality
The apricot DC1`s best-in-class pipetting capabilities generates reliable data quality and effortless standardization of the results compared to manual or semi-manual pipetting processes, reducing the variability of results between scientists, and improving assay reproducibility.
Better lab ergonomics
The compact benchtop unit opens up affordable opportunities for many laboratories to streamline and automate their workflows, relieving laboratory staff of tedious and error-prone manual tasks and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) associated with manual pipetting.
The accessible apricot DC1 supports a huge range of pipetting operations and applications for laboratories taking their first steps towards liquid handling automation.
Pipetting operations
Each pipetting function is compatible with either single-channel or multichannel (8/12) operation, using either the high-volume (10-1000µL) or low-volume (1-125µL) core of the unique 4-in-1 head:
- copy/transfer
- aliquot
- pool
- aspirate/multi-aspirate
- dispense
- mix
- serial dilution
- compress/decompress plates (96↔384)
Applications
apricot DC1`s versatile configuration supports a wide range of applications, including:
- serial dilution
- ELISA
- PCR/qPCR setup
- many more!
apricot DC1 makes light work of automating complex or multi-step protocols thanks to its unique 4-in-1 technology:
- single-channel pipetting mode is ideal to distribute reagents from individual kit tubes to PCR strips or plates and helps minimize dead volumes
- 8/12-channel pipetting mode rapidly distributes reagents across plates and copies unique samples
- automated tip loading and unloading links pipetting steps without user intervention
With a spacious 9-position deck and a validated range of software-controlled accessories, achieving walk-away automation has never been more accessible – or affordable!
Pipette tips
apricot DC1 is compatible with apricot AL pipette tips for automated tip loading and disposal. All apricot tips are made from high-quality polypropylene and are available in non-sterile (NS) sterile (S) and filtered sterile (FS) formats.
On-deck accessories
apricot DC1 is compatible with a range of third-party accessories, including heaters, shakers, and tip wash stations, which are all controlled via the easy-to-use graphical user interface.
Easy-to-use software
No previous automation experience is required to control the instrument’s intuitive software from a PC or laptop controller.
Useful features of the apricot DC1`s software include transferrable files (protocols), log generation, user account management, and an API for third-party robotic integration.
Dual-core pipetting headDual high-volume and low-volume pipetting cores enable highly accurate pipetting across the 1-1000μL volume range. Automatic and flexible tip loading mechanism gives the user the choice of pipetting with single pipette tips, a column of 8 pipette tips or even a row of 12 pipette tips for versatile pipette steps. Get the equivalent of four liquid handling tools within one accessible instrument for low-volume, high-volume, single and multi-channel automated pipetting.
For additional safeguarding, a protective enclosure shields the instrument and reagents from external influence while also protecting the user against any accidental contact. Although not equivalent to the protection afforded by a biological safety hood, the enclosure offers a shielded environment that`s ideal for assays such as PCR without the need to sacrifice hood space.
Get an accessible liquid handling instrument from a vendor trusted throughout the industry for its world-leading lab automation solutions. Benefit from the exceptional value with the peace of mind that comes with a solution from the pioneering SPT Labtech product family.
- Dispensing precision: High volume core: <3% CV at 10µL, Low volume core: <3% CV at 1µL
- Dispensing accuracy: High volume core: +/–2% at 10µL, Low volume core: +/–2% at 1µL
- Volume: Low volume core (1/8/12 channels): 1 - 125μL, High volume core (1/8/12 channels): 10 - 1000μL
- Resolution: High volume core: 1µL
- Low volume core: 0.1µL
- Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
- Operating temperature: 50–100°F, 10–37.8°C
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 786mm x 513mm x 471mm
- 31" x 20" x 19": Weight: Approx. 55kg (121 lbs)