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Unique dual-core pipetting technology combines the functionality of four pipette tools in one versatile and affordable pipetting platform. With 9 flexible deck positions and automatic tip exchange, the compact apricot DC1 is fully equipped to address a wide range of applications and pipetting tasks.
The versatile apricot DC1 unlocks a whole raft of benefits for laboratories taking their first steps towards liquid handling automation. As a highly accessible platform, the apricot DC1 empowers laboratory staff, allowing teams to benefit quickly from increased throughput, reliable standardization, and enhanced data quality when copying, mixing, pooling, aliquoting, and preparing the serial dilution of liquids.
Incorporating unique dual-core pipetting technology, the apricot DC1 integrates four separate pipetting tools within a single instrument to allow for high-volume and low-volume, single and multichannel pipetting. The out-of-the-box automation gives laboratories full walk-away capabilities without the need for costly automation experts or further investment in additional application-specific functionality.
The apricot DC1's best-in-class pipetting capabilities generates reliable data quality and effortless standardization of the results compared to manual or semi-manual pipetting processes, reducing the variability of results between scientists, and improving assay reproducibility.
The compact benchtop unit opens up affordable opportunities for many laboratories to streamline and automate their workflows, relieving laboratory staff of tedious and error-prone manual tasks and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) associated with manual pipetting.
The versatile apricot DC1 unlocks a whole raft of benefits for laboratories taking their first steps towards liquid handling automation. As a highly accessible platform, the apricot DC1 empowers laboratory staff, allowing teams to benefit quickly from increased throughput, reliable standardization, and enhanced data quality when copying, mixing, pooling, aliquoting, and preparing the serial dilution of liquids.
Incorporating unique dual-core pipetting technology, the apricot DC1 integrates four separate pipetting tools within a single instrument to allow for high-volume and low-volume, single and multichannel pipetting. The out-of-the-box automation gives laboratories full walk-away capabilities without the need for costly automation experts or further investment in additional application-specific functionality.
The apricot DC1's best-in-class pipetting capabilities generates reliable data quality and effortless standardization of the results compared to manual or semi-manual pipetting processes, reducing the variability of results between scientists, and improving assay reproducibility.
The compact benchtop unit opens up affordable opportunities for many laboratories to streamline and automate their workflows, relieving laboratory staff of tedious and error-prone manual tasks and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) associated with manual pipetting.
For additional safeguarding, a protective enclosure shields the instrument and reagents from external influence while also protecting the user against any accidental contact. Although not equivalent to the protection afforded by a biological safety hood, the enclosure offers a shielded environment that's ideal for assays such as PCR without the need to sacrifice hood space.
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The accessible apricot DC1 supports a huge range of pipetting operations and applications for laboratories taking their first steps towards liquid handling automation.
Each pipetting function is compatible with either single-channel or multichannel (8/12) operation, using either the high-volume (10-1000µL) or low-volume (1-125µL) core of the unique 4-in-1 head:
apricot DC1's versatile configuration supports a wide range of applications, including:
apricot DC1 makes light work of automating complex or multi-step protocols thanks to its unique 4-in-1 technology:
With a spacious 9-position deck and a validated range of software-controlled accessories, achieving walk-away automation has never been more accessible – or affordable!
apricot DC1 is compatible with apricot AL pipette tips for automated tip loading and disposal. All apricot tips are made from high-quality polypropylene and are available in non-sterile (NS) sterile (S) and filtered sterile (FS) formats.
Part number |
Max. dispense volume (µL) |
Min. dispense volume (µL) |
Sterility |
Racks per case |
|
1000-2P-096-AL-NS |
1000 |
10 |
non-sterile (NS) |
40 |
|
1000-2P-096-AL-S |
1000 |
sterile (S) |
|||
1000-2P-096-AL-FS |
850 |
filtered-sterile (FS) |
|||
125-096-AL-NS |
125 |
1 |
non-sterile (NS) |
40 |
|
125-096-AL-S |
125 |
sterile (S) |
|||
125-096-AL-FS |
100 |
filtered-sterile (FS) |
|||
050-096-AL-NS |
50 |
1 |
non-sterile (NS) |
40 |
|
050-096-AL-S |
50 |
sterile (S) |
|||
050-096-AL-FS |
35 |
filtered-sterile (FS) |
apricot DC1 is compatible with a range of third-party accessories, including heaters, shakers, and tip wash stations, which are all controlled via the easy-to-use graphical user interface.
No previous automation experience is required to control the instrument’s intuitive software from a PC or laptop controller.
Useful features of the apricot DC1's software include transferrable files (protocols), log generation, user account management, and an API for third-party robotic integration.
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Dispensing precision | High volume core: <3% CV at 10µL Low volume core: <3% CV at 1µL |
Dispensing accuracy | High volume core: +/–2% at 10µL Low volume core: +/–2% at 1µL |
Volume | Low volume core (1/8/12 channels): 1 - 125μL High volume core (1/8/12 channels): 10 - 1000μL |
Resolution | High volume core: 1µL Low volume core: 0.1µL |
Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz | Operating temperature | 50–100°F 10–37.8˚C |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 786mm x 513mm x 471mm 31" x 20" x 19" |
Weight | Approx. 55kg (121 lbs) |