apricot S3
Manufacturer – sptlabtech
Description: The apricot S3 is a fully automated, benchtop liquid handling system offering 96- and 384-channel pipetting. It is highly versatile, built to perform both routine, low-volume tasks and more complex, high-throughput workflows. Its small footprint and intuitive control interface make it an accessible solution for general lab use, conserving valuable bench space while ensuring high precision.
Technical Specifications:
Dispensing precision: (96-1000) <5% CV at 10µL
(96-500) <5% CV at 5µL
(96/384-125) <5% CV at 1µL
Dispensing accuracy: (96-1000) +/–5% error at 10µL
(96-500) +/–5% error at 5µL
(96/384-125) +/– 5% error at 1µL
Volume: (96) 500µL, 1000µL
(96/384) 125µL
(96-1000) 5-1000µL
(96-500) 1-500µL
(96-125) 0.5-125µL
(384-125) 0.5-125µL
Resolution: (96-500/1000) 1µL
(96/384-125) 0.1µL
Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature: 50–100°F
10–37.8˚C
Dimensions (W x D x H): 457mm x 406mm x 584mm
18” x 16” x 23”
Weight: Approx. 27kg / 60lbs
Key features:
• Interchangeable Cores: Researchers can easily switch between 96- and 384-channel pipetting cores
• Compact benchtop design with minimal footprint.
• simple, user-friendly touchscreen interface requiring minimal operator training.
• EZ-Load disposable tip technology for quick, tool-free, and no-pressure tip loading and unloading.
• Fully automated X, Y, and Z deck movements.
• Supports a readily available API to facilitate integration with other lab equipment, such as robotic arms or microplate stackers.
Applications: this machine can perform routine tasks such as Plate copying, plate filling, reagent addition, mixing, aliquoting, reformatting, and assay setup application. Also useful for High value work flows such as Genomics and Drud discovery.
Consumables: Apricot EZ load and AL tips.