Consumables - 3.1 Tips

firefly requires instrument-specific tips, syringes and reservoirs for correct operation. You must always use the correct consumables, which are available from SPT Labtech.

firefly is supplied with a starter kit containing:

• 1 x Standard Reservoirs (pack of 50)
• 1 x LDV Reservoirs (pack of 25)
• 1 x Standard Syringes (tray of 10)
• 1 x ULR Syringes (tray of 10)
• 2 x Racks of 50µL 96 Filter Tips
• 2 x Racks of 125µL 96 Filter Tips
• 2 x Racks of 50µL 384 Filter Tips
• 2 x Racks of 125µL 384 Filter Tips

3.1.1 Pipetting tips

Disposable pipetting tips are available in the following sizes. Use the part numbers to order the correct variants.

The plate on which the firefly+ tips sit in their tip box will be colored to reflect the tip volume.

• Yellow = 125µL
• Orange = 50µL

Note that a filtered version has lower capacity because the filter takes up space (i.e.,125µl filtered is actually 100µl, 50µl filtered is actually 35µl).

All the tip types listed above are sterile. Non-sterile options of some tip types are available -  please enquire.

3.1.2 Tip box adapters

Tip box adapters are required to keep tip boxes rigid while tips are loaded onto the pipetting head. You can load 1-3 columns of tips without an adapter; more than that will require one. firefly software will remind you to use the adapter when required, when designing protocols.

firefly instruments are supplied with tip box adapters; you can purchase more if you find you need them.

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