Description
TopPette Single-channel 2000-20000 µL PipetteProduct Type: Manual pipette
Research-grade liquid handling platform
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Calibration verification must be performed according to ISO 8655-2 using the stated error limits for three test volumes. Sterilization is restricted to the lower half only, requiring disassembly prior to autoclaving.
- Sterilization Constraint: Only the lower half of the pipette may be autoclaved, and the upper assembly must be removed prior to sterilization to prevent damage.
- Calibration Verification: User calibration must be verified regularly against the systematic and random error limits listed for 20000, 10000, and 2000 µL test volumes.
- Tip Compatibility: Compatible tips must be confirmed before use to ensure proper seal and volume accuracy.
- Volume Increment Limitation: Volume adjustments are limited to 100 µL increments, requiring selection of the nearest achievable volume for target transfer tasks.
How does the systematic error of the TopPette 2000-20000 µL pipette vary across its volume range, and what is the impact on accuracy at low volumes?
The systematic error is ±120.00 µL absolute across all test volumes, resulting in relative error that increases from ±0.60% at 20000 µL to ±1.20% at 10000 µL and ±6.00% at 2000 µL. This means the pipette is most accurate at the high end of its range; at 2000 µL the relative error is substantially higher, which may affect assays requiring precise low-volume dispensing within the stated working range.
What tip compatibility and calibration considerations apply to the TopPette 2000-20000 µL pipette for routine laboratory use?
The pipette is designed for use with compatible tips for the 2000-20000 µL range, though specific tip models are not listed in the description. Calibration is traceable to ISO 8655-2, and user calibration reference is indicated in the technical table. Regular calibration and tip compatibility verification are essential for maintaining the stated systematic and random error limits across all test volumes.
What are the sterilization requirements and limitations for the TopPette 2000-20000 µL pipette in a contamination-sensitive laboratory?
Only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable where indicated; the full pipette is not autoclavable. Users must follow sterilization instructions for partial disassembly and autoclaving of only the autoclavable components. This is critical for preventing cross-contamination in PCR, qPCR, or microbiological workflows while avoiding damage to non-autoclavable parts.
The TopPette Single-channel 2000–20000 µL pipette provides ISO 8655-2 calibrated traceability and lower-half autoclavability for routine decontamination, but exhibits ±6% systematic error at 2000 µL and a 100 µL increment, limiting precision for low-volume applications and fine volume adjustments.
Positive
- ISO 8655-2 calibration traceability: Systematic and random error data are referenced to ISO 8655-2, enabling assay validation and inter-laboratory consistency for routine liquid handling.
- Partial autoclavability for decontamination: The lower half of the pipette is autoclavable, allowing routine sterilization of the tip-contact assembly without requiring full disassembly or chemical agents.
Trade-offs
- High systematic error at low volume: At the 2000 µL test volume, systematic error is ±120 µL (±6.00%), which may compromise accuracy for applications requiring better than 6% precision at the lower end of the range.
- Coarse 100 µL volume increment: The pipette adjusts in 100 µL steps, preventing fine-tuning to intermediate volumes (e.g., 2050 µL) and restricting method flexibility.
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