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 new 2-series uses a more efficient servo motor design for better speed, precision, and reliability. 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 TPS2-96. It
can be integrated as part of an automation workcell by combining it with laboratory automation software
and robotics from Biosero LLC.

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
096-A-02T (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10N & Tubing Set 550-A-18)		96	550 (Recommended for "H" series)	96, 384*	None
096-A-02T-125 (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10N & Tubing Set 550-A-18)		96	125 (Recommended for "L" series)	96, 384*	None
096-A-02T-25 (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10N & Tubing Set 550-A-18)		96	25 (Recommended for "L" series)	96, 384*	None
096-A-02T-SC-M (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10-SC)		8	550 (Recommended for "H" series)	96, 384*	Columns
096-A-02T-SR (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10-SR)		12	550 (Recommended for "H" series)	96, 384*	Rows
096-A-02T-125-SC-M (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10-SC)		8	125 (Recommended for "L" series)	96, 384*	Columns
096-A-02T-125-SR (Requires Wash Manifold 550-A-10-SR)		12	125 (Recommended for "L" series)	96, 384*	Rows

* 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-ESP (EZ-LOAD - manually loaded offline)		Apricot ESP	96	125 (Recommended for "L" series)	96,384*	Rows or Columns **
096-A-01 (TPS-96 will load/unload tips from tip box on deck)		Apricot 550 ul	96	550 (Recommended for "H" series)	96,384*	Rows or Columns ***
096-A-03 (TPS-96 will load/unload tips from tip box on deck)		Biomek FX 25 & 250 ul	96	250 (Recommended for "L or H" series)	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.
*** For serial dilutions requires Tip Box Nest TPS-TN-M-AD1 plus Tip Rack Holder TPS-096-04-2. The TPS-96 will automatically load the correct number of tips. Requires "R" series Apricot 550 tips, not compatible with "B" series.
**** For serial dilutions requires Tip Box Nest TPS-TN-M-AD1. The TPS-96 will automatically load the correct number of tips.

Accessories. Custom accessories for unique or new applications are also available, please enquire.

096-A-24		Precision Plate Nest, Delrin and Solid. This nest provides a solid base for labware such as reagent reservoirs(3 are provided with the the 3x4 TPS-96 and 4 are provided with the 3x5 TPS-96) .
096-A-35		Precision Plate Nest, Delrin and Spring-Loaded. This nest is used for microplates and allows a slight downward movement if the pipettor tips touch the well bottom, allowing for maximum retrieval of the liquid (8 are provided with the the 3x4 TPS-96 and 10 are provided with the 3x5 TPS-96).
096-A-26-1X, -2X, -5X		Precision Stackable Spacers in varying heights. These spacers are used to position all labware at equal Z height for the most efficient operation of the system.
TPS-TN-M-AD1		SBS Standard Tip Box Nest - For manual tip box placement and removal. For use with Apricot 550ul Tips, and ESP Tips (One Tip Box Nest of choice is provided with the TPS-96).
TPS-TN-M-AD2		SBS Standard Tip Box Nest - For manual tip box placement and removal. For use with Biomek FX and compatible Tips (One Tip Box Nest of choice is provided with the TPS-96).
TPS-096-TBLM-0250		Motorized Tip Box Nest for Beckman FX 250ul tips, integrated with TPS GUI. Required for robotic tip box placement and removal.
T-096-A-11		On Deck Tip Washing System, Computer Controlled, Integrated with Apricot pipettor GUI. Includes: - 1 ea. 2-way Peri Pump - 1 ea. Circulating, 96 individual Channel Wash Bath - 1 Pack general purpose Tygon Tubing (50Ft) - 2 ea. 12" Pump Head valve tubing, size 17 and 18 - 4 ea. Tubing Adaptors
		Motorized Plate Shaker Option, interfaced with GUI allowing control of the shaking direction and speed. Multiple shakers can be placed on the TPS deck.
		Filtration Station Option, interfaced with GUI. Includes a vacuum manifold and an automatic 2-position lid that allows the pipettor to access the collection plate after a filtration process has been applied.
		Bar Code Scanner Option, interfaced with GUI. Microscan MS3 small-size high-efficiency bar code scanner mounted directly to pipettor head. The scanner can read barcodes on the edges of microplates on the deck using small angled mirrors on the plate nest. The bar code data can be recorded, saved and exported.
		Plate Sensor Option, interfaced with GUI. Used to confirm if plates are present in the expected position on the deck. The system will scan the deck before starting a method to check if the operator has configured the deck correctly.
		Refillable Reservoir Option. The tubing is connected to a large bottle and the valve can be manually turned to refill the reservoir at any time, simplifying the supply of routine solution or reagent.