Vertical Pipetting Station description

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This topic describes the Vertical Pipetting Station and explains its uses.

Description

The Vertical Pipetting Station is an automated liquid-handling platform that dispenses liquid accurately and precisely into microplates.

The system consists of the following components:

•	Pipetting platform with eight sliding shelves

•	Pipette head

•	VWorks software

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Computer

A variety of interchangeable fixed-tip and disposable-tip pipette heads are available, including 8-, 16-, 96- and, 384-channel pipette heads. Vertical Pipetting Station accessories are also available, such as plate sensing and alignment shelves and autofilling reservoirs.

 

System configuration variations

The Vertical Pipetting Station can be used in the following ways:

•	As a standalone device controlled by a computer

•	Integrated with other devices in a lab automation system

As an integrated device in a lab automation system, the Vertical Pipetting Station can be used to prepare plates for high-throughput screening or other automated processes.

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Hardware overview	Hardware overview
Accessories	Vertical Pipetting Station accessories
Automation-ready labware	Labware considerations
Software that controls the Vertical Pipetting Station	Software description
Safety information	Safety guidelines
Installation requirements	Installing Vertical Pipetting Station