PIPETBOY acu 2 Pipette Controller

PIPETBOY acu 2 Pipet controller trusted by scientists worldwide

Pipet controller trusted by scientists worldwide

Product story

Speed, control and ergonomics – an industry benchmark for serological pipetting

INTEGRA has over four decades of liquid handling experience, with hundreds of thousands of instruments in use all over the world, and we’re proud to be strongly associated with high quality pipetting products. Our pipet controllers receive warm praise for their speed, accuracy and ease of use, and have become a well-known standard for precise and efficient serological pipetting over the last forty years.

PIPETBOY acu 2 is a robust laboratory workhorse trusted by scientists worldwide. However, if you are looking for streamlined, reproducible repeat dispensing without stopping to check graduation marks, you should check out our new PIPETBOY GENIUS .

How it Works

How it works

The second generation of PIPETBOY acu pipet aid is equipped with the latest technology providing an increased pipetting speed and a significant weight reduction of the instrument.

  • Overview

    Functions of Pipetboy acu 2 Pipette Controller

    1) Autoclavable sterile module, easy to replace filter
    2) LED provides information about charging status
    3) Continuous preset of speed via thumb wheel
    4) Sensitive control by applying various finger pressure
    5) Lightweight and well-balanced

  • Lighter

    PIPETBOY acu 2 Pipette Controller red

    PIPETBOY acu 2 has been designed following the ergonomic shape recommendations to sit comfortably in all hands and allow your fingers to keep a natural position all along your pipetting activities.

    With only 195 grams and an optimized weight balance, PIPETBOY acu 2 offers you enhanced ergonomics making even prolonged pipetting stress- and fatigue-free.

  • Faster with Unmatched Pipetting Control

    PIPETBOY pro unmatched pipetting control

    PIPETBOY acu 2 is fitted with a unique motor design providing a wide range of pipetting speed and a unique valve and dosing system offering an unmatched control of the liquid, from drop by drop dispense to fast liquid displacement.

    When working with large volume pipettes, the new Turbo Mode provides the unit with 20 % extra pipetting speed. Simply connect the mains adapter to the instrument to make it the fastest pipette controller on the market.

  • Longer Operating Time

    PIPETBOY acu 2 Pipette Controller with LED battery indicator

    PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controller is equipped with the latest Lithium-Ion technology, which provides an extended cordless working time of over 6.5 hours non-stop pipetting with a fast charging time of only 3.5 hours without memory effect.

    The LED battery indicator clearly informs you about the charging status of the instrument by simply switching between red and green.

  • Sustainability through longevity

    PIPETBOY 3 year warranty symbol

    The longer you can use a device, the better it is for the planet. At INTEGRA, we design our products to ensure low wear and easy serviceability. 

    Learn more about our sustainability initiatives and goals.

Customer Voices

Customer Voices

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    Amazing

    "Very amazing!"

    Thomas Bessede

    INSERM U1194

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    Best Pipet I have ever used

    "This see-thru pipet is very light and smooth. While most pipets make noise, it does not. It supports gravity blowout and shows LED indicator while charging. Every lab should own this for the best experience of pipetting. "

    MD ZAHIR HUSSAIN

    University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

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    Great pipettor

    "We had other brands before but we had to swap to the Integra Pipette Boy as we were not getting the correct level of control of the flow as we wanted. "

    Francoise Koumanov

    University of Bath

See it Work

See it work

Uses and Applications

Overview Applications Stories
Tech Info

Tech info

Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.

Maximum pipetting speed
13.5 ml/s (if connected to the mains) or 11.5 ml/s – (with a 50 ml pipet)
Gravity dispense
Slight pressure on dispense button
Pipette compatibility
Glass and plastic pipettes with volume from 1 to 100 ml
Filter protection
0.45 µm (included) or 0.2 µm (order separately)
Weight
195 g
Operating conditions
5 – 40 °C, max. 80 % RH
Power requirements
Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Output: 17 VDC ±10 %/180 mA ±10 %
Rechargeable battery
Li-ion, min. 500 mAh
Downloads & More Parts and Numbers

Parts and numbers

Instruments
Instruments

PIPETBOY acu 2

Pipette controller complete with battery Li-Ion, mains adapter, spare sterile filter 0.45 µm and wall mount.
A free Swiss pocket tool is included with each PIPETBOY acu 2.

ThemePart No.
classic155000
green155015
red155016
blue155017
transparent155018
purple155019
agave 155022
ocean dream155023
pink sunrise155024
PIPETBOY Family
PIPETBOY acu 2 - pink sunrise, red, agave, green, ocean dream, blue, purple, transparent, classic
Accessories
Accessories

Stand, Wall Mount and Mains Adapter

DescriptionPart No.
Stand for PIPETBOY and VACUBOY155065
Wall mount for holding PIPETBOY acu 2 on the wall155521
Mains adapter (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) EU version153210
Mains adapter (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) US version153211
Mains adapter (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) UK version153214
Mains adapter (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) AU version153216
Consumables
Consumables

and spare parts

PIPETBOY acu 2 consumables
PIPETBOY acu 2 consumables

O-ring (2)

DescriptionPart No.
O-ring153235

 

Sterile nosepiece module hosing (3)

ThemePart No.
Turquoise, incl. O-ring, for PIPETBOY acu 2 classic and transparent155230
Classic, incl. O-ring, for PIPETBOY acu 2 green, red, blue and purple155060

 

Filter rubber (4)

DescriptionPart No.
Silicone, for holding the filter in the sterile module153225

Filter (5)

VolumeDescriptionPart No.
0.45 µmSterile153015
0.45 µmUnsterile153016
0.2 µmSterile156608
0.2 µmUnsterile156607

Pipette mount (6)

DescriptionPart No.
Silicone, for holding the pipette in the sterile module151020

 

Sterile nosepiece module complete (7)

DescriptionPart No.
Turquoise, complete for PIPETBOY acu 2 classic and transparent 155025
Classic, complete for PIPETGIRL and PIPETBOY acu 2 green, red, blue, purple, Agave, Ocean Dream and Pink Sunrise155070

Battery compartment lid

ThemePart No.
Classic155203
Green155160
Red155161
Blue155162
Transparent155163
Purple155164
Pink (PIPETGIRL) / Pink Sunrise155166
Agave155167
Ocean Dream155168
Battery
Battery

for PIPETBOY acu 2 and PIPETBOY acu 

Battery for PIPETBOY acu 2

DescriptionPart No.
Battery Li-ion, for PIPETBOY acu 2
(instruments with serial number from ≥1350001)
155066

Battery for PIPETBOY acu

DescriptionPart No.
9 V NiMH battery, for PIPETBOY acu
(instruments with serial number below ≤1350000)
153005

WARNING: Batteries are not compatible!
Distinctive features between the two PIPETBOY acu generations:

PIPETBOY acu 2Serial number ≥1350001
LED battery indicator:
Inactive/unpowered: White
In Operation: Red/green
PIPETBOY acuSerial number ≤1350000
LED battery indicator:
Inactive/unpowered:
Red In Operation: Red only
PIPETBOY acu 2 serial number
PIPETBOY acu 2 serial number
Serological pipets
Serological pipets

Individual and bulk pipets

Individually wrapped pipetsPart No.Quantity
1 ml14011000
2 ml14021000
5 ml1403200
10 ml1404200
25 ml1405200
50 ml1406100
100 ml1407100
Bulk pipetsPart No.Quantity
1 ml15011000 (25 per bag)
2 ml15021000 (25 per bag)
5 ml1503500 (25 per bag) 
10 ml1504500 (25 per bag)
25 ml1505200 (25 per bag)
50 ml1506100 (25 per bag)
100 ml1507100 (10 per bag)