AutoPipettor - Precision Aspirating And Dispensing Module




Fluid Circulation Metering System

IVEK’s AutoPipettor has been carefully developed to provide life science instrument developers and manufacturers with an electronically controlled pipettor for precise and reliable liquid handling. With the functionality of an electronic pipettor, small and large sample aliquots are effortlessly managed.

Functioning as an air displacement mechanism, liquid dispensing capabilities and performance are enhanced due to a closefitting ceramic-on-ceramic piston and cylinder set. The piston is coupled to a stepper motor driven linear actuator that creates tightly controlled piston motion, yielding outstanding accuracy, precision and reliability.

Features & Benefits of the Ivek AutoPipettor Include:

  • Six standard volume capacities:
    37µl, 75µl, 150µl, 300µl, 500µl, 1250µl
  • Inaccuracy < 1.0% and imprecision < 0.75% CV for displacements > 5% of total pump displacement
  • Compact and lightweight; integrated connectors simplify integration into OEM equipment
  • Bipolar hybrid stepper motor linear actuator
  • Motor encoder option available
  • Various port fitting/tip adaptors available
  • Ceramic pistons and cylinders are 100% inspected and can be individually serialized; material, dimensional, and performance certification provided upon request
  • Optical end-of-stroke position sensor standard
  • Wear resistant components provide unsurpassed life (>5 million cycles achievable) without need for replacement parts
  • Wetted materials of construction1
    • Piston and cylinder: alumina or zirconia ceramic
    • Port fitting adaptor: consult IVEK
    • Port fitting adaptor o-ring: FKM (standard)

1 Alternative materials for port fitting adaptors and O-rings are available.

Ivek AutoPipettor Specifications:

  • Size: 28mm (1.8° Step Angle)
  • Wiring: Bipolar
  • Operating Voltage: 2.1 VDC
  • Current/phase: 1.0 A
  • Resistance/phase: 2.1 O HM
  • Inductance/phase: 1.5 mH
  • Power consumption: 4.2 W
  • Temperature rise: 135°F (75°C)
  • Insulation resistance: 20MO
  • Connector: JST PAP-O6V-S
  • Model: Optek OPB610
  • Input Diode:
    • Forward DC Current: 50 mA,Max 10 mA, typ
    • Forward Voltage: 1.60 V Max (1f-10mA)
    • Reverse Voltage: 100 uA Max
  • Output Phototransistor:
    • Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage: 30 V Min
    • Emitter Reverse Current: 100 uA Max
    • Collector-Emitter Dark Current 100 mA Max
  • Coupled:
    • Saturation Voltage: 0.40 V Max
    • On-State Collector Current: 1.0 mA Min
  • Connector: JST S04B-PASK-2
  • Mating Connector: JST PAP-04V-S
  • Model: US Digital E4P
  • CPR: 100 to 360 (specify)
  • Connector: Molex 53048-0410
  • Mating Connector: Molex 51021-0400
SIZE CODE TOTAL VOLUME CAPACITY μl RESOLUTION2 μl/FULL STEP (10 pitch lead) RESOLUTION2 μl/FULL STEP (20 pitch lead) RESOLUTION2 μl/FULL STEP (40 pitch lead)
1A 300 0.40 0.20 0.10
2A 150 0.20 0.10 0.05
3A 75 0.10 0.05 0.25
4A 30 .04 0.02 0.01
2 finer resolutions are achievable through half-stepping and micro-stepping

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