The PP-384-S series offers 384 channel high performance pipetting that is ideal for low volume multichannel microplate pipetting and for serial dilution applications. The microprocessor-controlled pipetting mechanism provides accurate and precise pipetting of microliter volumes of samples into 96, 384 or 1536-well microplates. The high-speed pipetting system provides short processing times by delivering liquids through up to 384 channels simultaneously with precise volume control.

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Features Options Applications Specifications Accessories and Heads

The Personal Pipettor (PP) is a popular series of affordable liquid handling systems with the versatility and reliability required for today’s demanding laboratory environment. The PP series offers the majority of automated features that many laboratories need at a reasonable price, making it possible for each technician to truly have their own “personal” pipettor.

The PP-384-S series use Apricot Designs’ unique head design which employs high-precision manufacturing to produce reasonably-priced heads that are independent of the pipetting mechanism. The operator can load and unload pipetting heads in a manner of seconds, allowing simple and easy set-up for the task at hand. The PP-384-S can be manually indexed if necessary for accessing 384-well plates with a 96-channel head or for serial dilutions.

Features

• Flexible design for liquid transfers and pipetting operations for 96, 384 and 1536-well microplates and
  can also be used for serial dilutions by row or column.
• Uses the unique all-electric easy-change head system from Apricot Designs, allowing the user to build a diverse head library with a reasonable investment. The heads are interchangeable with other Apricot pipettors.
• Economical and simple 1-position deck provides low capital investment and smallest footprint.
• Easily controlled through simple front-panel buttons; requires minimal operator training and no external computer is required.
• Small footprint conserves bench space and fits easily into suitably-sized hoods.

Options

• Fixed tip heads with 8, 12, 16, 24, 96 and 384 channels.
• Disposable tip heads with 8, 12, 16, 24, 96 or 384 channels for Apricot ESP tips, Apricot 550 tips, or Biomek® FX tips.
• Tip washing system with recirculating pump.
• Optional manual indexer for 384 microplates (with 96-channel head) or serial dilutions.

Applications

• Plate replication
• Plate reformatting
• Reagent addition
• Compound addition
• Serial dilution (by row or column)
  

Specifications

Accessories

Fixed Tip Heads. All fixed tip heads feature stainless steel tips with PTFE coating on inside and outside and have an internal diameter of 0.032 inch. Custom heads for unique or new applications are also available.

Part Number	Picture (click to enlarge)	Number of channels	Maximum volume per tip (ul)	Plate compatibility	Serial Dilution
125-A-01-023 (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-384)		384	125	384, 1536*	None
125-A-02-023-25U (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-384)		384	25	384, 1536*	None
125-A-01-023-SC-S (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-384-SC)		16	125	384, 1536*	Columns only
125-A-01-023-SR (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-384-SR)		24	125	384, 1536*	Rows only
125-A-03-023 (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-096)		96 (offset)	125	96,384*	None
125-A-04-023-25U (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-096)		96 (offset)	25	96,384*	None
125-A-03-023-SC-S (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-096-SC)		8 (offset)	125	96,384*	Columns only
125-A-03-023-SR (Requires Wash Manifold 125-A-09-096-SR)		12 (offset)	125	96,384*	Rows only

* The PP-384-S can be manually indexed as to position the tips for these plates.

Disposable Tip Heads. Custom heads for unique or new applications are also available.

Part Number	Picture (click to enlarge)	Compatible Tips	Number of channels	Maximum volume per tip (ul)	Plate compatibility	Serial Dilution
384-A-01-EZL (EZ-LOAD)		Apricot ESP	384	125	384, 1536*	Rows or Columns **
384-A-01-EZL-096 (EZ-LOAD)		Apricot ESP	96 (offset)	125	384, 1536*	Rows or Columns ***
TPS384-A-01-ESP (Requires 125-A-11 Tip Loader / Ejector)		Apricot ESP	384	125	384, 1536*	None
TPS384-A-01-096ESP (Requires 125-A-11 Tip Loader / Ejector		Apricot ESP	96 (offset)	125	96, 384*	None
384-A-01-ESP-SC-M		Apricot ESP	16	125	384	Columns
384-A-01-ESP-SR		Apricot ESP	24	125	384	Rows
384-A-01-ESP-096-SC-M		Apricot ESP	8	125	384	Columns
384-A-01-ESP-096-SR		Apricot ESP	12	125	384	Rows
125-A-05-55N (Requires Tip Loader / Ejector 550-A-45N, Tip Holder 550-A-04-46N and Lube Box 550-A-08		Apricot 550 NOTE Max volume will the 125 ul per tip	96 (offset)	125	96, 384*	Rows or Columns ****
125-A-06-20N (Requires Tip Loader / Ejector 550-A-45N and Tip Holder 550-A-04-20N)		Biomek 25, 50 & 250 ul	96 (offset)	125	96, 384*	Rows or Columns ****

* The PP-384-S can be manually indexed as to position the tips for these plates.
** Use Insert 384-A-01-EZL-SC for column serial dilution or Insert 384-A-01-EZL-SR for row serial dilution.
*** Use Insert 384-A-01-096-ESP-SC for column serial dilution or Insert 384-A-01-096-ESP-SR for row serial dilution.
**** The operator can manually load one row or one column of tips for serial dilution operations.

Accessories.

Part Number	Picture (click to enlarge)	Description	Compatible head
125-A-09-384 Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 384 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-01-023, 125-A-02-023-25U, 125-A-05-55-41F
125-A-09-384-SC Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 16 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-01-023-SC-M
125-A-09-384-SR Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 24 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-01-023-SR
125-A-09-096 Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 96 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-03-023, 125-A-04-023-25U
125-A-09-096-SC Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 8 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-03-023-SC-M
125-A-09-096-SR Wash Manifold		Wash manifold fits over top of 12 channel fixed tip head. The head is washed by connecting to a faucet.	125-A-03-023-SR
125-A-11 Tip Loader/Ejector		Tool for manually loading loading and ejecting tips.	TPS384-A-01-ESP, TPS384-A-01-096ESP
550-A-45N Tip Loader/Ejector		Tool for manually loading loading and ejecting tips.	125-A-05-55-41DN, 125-A-05-55N, 125-A-06-20N
550-A-04-46N Tip Supporting Holder		Supports rack of Apricot 550 tips for the 550-A-45N Tip Loader/Ejector.	125-A-05-55-41DN, 125-A-05-55N
550-A-04-20N Tip Box Spacer		Supports Biomek tip rack for the 550-A-45N Tip Loader/Ejector.	125-A-06-20N
550-A-08 Lube Box		Pipetting head lubrication box for reliable seal of mandrel o-rings.	125-A-05-55-41DN
384-A-11 Tip Washing System		Tip washing system controlled by pipettor software interface.	All
550-A-16 Cooling Plate, horizontal ports		Installed on the deck; Requires recirculating bath.	All
550-A-16P Cooling Plate, perpendicular ports		Installed on the deck; Requires recirculating bath.	All
125-0-MI Manual XY Indexer		For 96/384 well plates and serial dilutions.	All