Description
TopPette Single-channel 0.5-10 µL PipetteProduct Type: Manual pipette
Research-grade liquid handling platform
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This manual pipette requires adherence to sterilization and calibration constraints for reliable operation. Only the lower half is autoclavable, and calibration must follow ISO 8655-2 reference values.
- Sterilization constraint: Only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable; the upper assembly must not be subjected to autoclaving.
- Calibration constraint: Calibration must be performed according to ISO 8655-2 using the specified test volumes and accepted systematic and random error limits.
- Tip compatibility constraint: Users must confirm compatibility of pipette tips to ensure proper sealing and accurate volume delivery.
How does the systematic error of the TopPette 0.5-10 µL pipette vary across its working range, and what is the impact on accuracy at 1 µL compared to 10 µL?
The systematic error increases from ±0.10 µL (±1.0%) at 10 µL to ±0.03 µL (±2.5%) at 1 µL, while random error increases from ±0.04 µL (±0.4%) to ±0.02 µL (±1.8%). This means relative accuracy degrades at lower volumes, making the pipette better suited for 5–10 µL transfers where error is below 1.5%, while 1 µL operations require careful acceptance of the ±2.5% systematic error.
Can the TopPette 0.5-10 µL pipette be fully autoclaved, and what tip compatibility constraints should be considered?
Only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable; the upper half must not be autoclaved. The description does not state compatible tip brands or models, so users must confirm tip compatibility during ordering to ensure a proper seal and accurate volume delivery, especially for microliter-range applications.
What calibration standard does the TopPette 0.5-10 µL pipette follow, and is user calibration supported?
The pipette is calibrated per ISO 8655-2, and its technical table includes a user calibration reference. Routine calibration checks are possible, but for method-specific volume matching or calibration planning, the manufacturer recommends contacting the technical sales team to ensure traceability and workflow compliance.
The TopPette Single-channel 0.5-10 µL Pipette is a manual, research-grade liquid handling platform with a 0.01 µL increment and ISO 8655-2 calibration reference, offering systematic errors ranging from ±1.0% at 10 µL to ±2.5% at 1 µL, and random errors from ±0.4% to ±1.8% across the same test volumes. Its lower half is autoclavable for sterilization, but the upper half is not, requiring careful handling to avoid contamination of non-sterilizable components.
Positive
- Precise low-volume liquid handling: With a 0.01 µL increment and systematic error as low as ±0.03 µL at 1 µL, this pipette enables accurate microliter transfers for PCR, qPCR, and serial dilution workflows where repeatability is critical.
- Partial autoclavability for sterility: The lower half is autoclavable, allowing decontamination of tip-contact surfaces without requiring full autoclave compatibility, supporting aseptic technique in routine lab use.
Trade-offs
- Upper half not autoclavable: Only the lower half is autoclavable; the upper assembly cannot be sterilized by autoclaving, necessitating alternative decontamination methods or careful handling to prevent cross-contamination.
- Volume-dependent accuracy drop: Systematic error increases from ±1.0% at 10 µL to ±2.5% at 1 µL, and random error rises from ±0.4% to ±1.8%, meaning accuracy and precision degrade significantly at the lower end of the volume range.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
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