The TPS-96 offers 96 channel high performance pipetting that is ideal for low-volume or high-volume multichannel microplate pipetting and for serial dilution applications . Two models are available: The TPS-96H for working with higher volumes and the TPS-96L for low volumes. The microprocessor-controlled pipetting mechanism provides accurate and precise pipetting of microliter or sub-microliter volumes of samples into 96 or 384-well microplates. The high-speed pipetting system provides short processing times by delivering liquids through up to 96 channels simultaneously with precise volume control.

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Features Options Applications Automation Specifications Accessories and Heads

The Total Pipetting Solution (TPS) represents a new generation of affordable liquid handling systems with the versatility and reliability required for today’s demanding laboratory environment. With the innovative Externally Sealed Pipette (ESP) tips, the TPS pipetting system surpasses its competition in terms of applications diversity and reliability. This powerful pipettor has a compact size that easily fits on laboratory benches and also can be placed in suitable laboratory hoods.

The TPS-96 uses Apricot Designs’ unique head design which employs high-precision manufacturing to produce reasonably priced heads that are independent of the pipetting mechanism. The TPS-96 electronically loads and unloads pipetting heads in a few seconds, allowing simple and easy set-up for the task at hand. The TPS-96 will automatically index the pipetting head if necessary for accessing 384-well plates. The TPS-96H model is suitable for routine pipetting tasks for volumes up to 550 ul. The TPS-96L uses a smaller syringe mechanism and is optimal for low volume pipetting as low as 0.5 ul..

Features

• Flexible design for liquid transfers and pipetting operations for 96 and 384-well microplates and can also be used for serial dilutions by row or column.
• Uses the unique 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.
• Select from 12 to 15 deck positions that can be used for plates, reservoirs, or tips for optimal walkway
  automation.
• Automatic disposable tip loading and unloading for Biomek® FX compatible disposable tips. The disposable tip loading location is accessible by robotics for expanded capacity.
• Intuitive graphical user interface via serial interface control.
• Small footprint conserves bench space and fits easily into suitably-sized hoods.

Options

• Fixed tip heads with 8, 12, and 96 channels.
• Disposable tip heads with 8, 12, or 96 channels for Apricot 550 tips or Biomek® FX tips.
• Tip washing system with recirculating pump.
• Optional built-on ducted or recirculating hood enclosure.

Applications

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

Automation

The open deck design makes it easy to use robotics to supply labware and disposable tips to the TPS-96. It
can be integrated as part of an automation workcell by combining it with laboratory automation software
and robotics from Apricot’s sister company Biosero,
Inc.

Specifications

Accessories

To select a head for the TPS-96, use this interactive Head Selection Guide:

TPS-96 Series Interactive Head Selection Guide (opens in new window)

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
550-A-02T		96	550	96, 384*	None

* The TPS-96 will automatically index 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
096-A-01-EZL-550 (EZ-LOAD)		Apricot 550 ul	96	550	96,384*	Rows or Columns **
096-A-01-EZL-ESP (EZ-LOAD)		Apricot ESP	96	550	96,384*	Rows or Columns **
550-A-01N		Apricot 550 ul	96	550	96,384*	Rows or Columns **
550-A-032N		Biomek FX 25 & 250 ul	96	250	96, 384*	Rows or Columns **

* The TPS-96 will automatically index as to position the tips for these plates .
** The operator can manually load one row or one column of tips for serial dilution operations.