ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot
Pipetting Robot
Frees you from routine pipetting and provides excellent results
Multichannel pipettes increase throughput in today’s laboratories. However, prolonged manual pipetting takes up precious time and can lead to repetitive strain injuries. In addition, ever-decreasing sample sizes have made it increasingly difficult to pipette without errors.
INTEGRA has developed the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot to streamline routine pipetting tasks at an affordable price. Using INTEGRA electronic multichannel pipettes, the system automates pipetting tasks, eliminates physical strain and ensures superior reproducibility and error free pipetting.
How it works
Simply mount an INTEGRA VIAFLO or VOYAGER electronic pipette onto the ASSIST PLUS pipette holder, choose a pipetting protocol, add a tip rack and your labware. Press RUN and ASSIST PLUS will automatically carry out the pipetting task.
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![Overview ASSIST PLUS-Pipetting Robot]()
Overview
1) Pipette adapter: accommodates all INTEGRA mulitchannel pipettes - with fixed and adjustable tip spacing.
2) User Interface: program setup and selection is done using the pipette’s intuitive user interface.
3) Deck: three work positions are available to accommodate reagent reservoirs, tube racks and plates.
4) and 5) Automatic tip change: two dedicated postions for automatic tip loading and tip ejection. -
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Excellent results
ASSIST PLUS ensures:
- optimal tip immersion depths
- consistent pipetting angle
- controlled pipetting speeds
- precise tip positioning in wells
- no pipetting mistakes are made
- strict adherence to pipetting programs
This leads to superior pipetting results and work flow consistency, while also eliminating human errors such as skipping rows. -
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Versatility
Smart Pipette Adapter
The pipette adapter of ASSIST PLUS allows the use of all VIAFLO and VOYAGER multichannel pipettes. Pipettes range from 4 to 16 channels and cover a volume range of 0.5 to 1250 μl to allow optimal adaptation to many different applications.
Labware compatibility
ASSIST PLUS can accommodate numerous labware types, from tubes to 384-well plates in landscape or portrait orientation. INTEGRA multichannel reservoirs, which are available in 10, 25 and 100 ml sizes offer exceptionally low dead volumes. For larger storage volumes, INTEGRA’s automation-friendly reservoirs can be used.
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Setting up pipetting tasks
Directly on the pipette
Protocol setup and selection is done using the pipette’s intuitive user interface. The Touch Wheel allows extremely fast menu navigation and volume adjustments. Simply choose a predefined program and adapt the default settings to your requirements.
Using a computer
The VIALAB software offers a simple and intuitive graphical user interface, allowing you to create protocols with a few clicks, without extensive programming knowledge.
VIALINK Pipette Management Software offers advanced users the ultimate freedom of defining pipetting programs step by step.
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GripTips
GripTips are always firmly attached and perfectly aligned, regardless of how many side well touch offs are performed. You no longer have to hammer your pipette tips on or worry about pipette tips falling off!
1) Lobes
2) O-Ring Seal
3) Rim snaps over the Lobes
4) ShoulderThe rim (3) of the GripTips will snap over the Multi-Lobes (1), attaching firmly. As a result, GripTips will never accidently fall off.
A shoulder (4) provides a positive stop to prevent over-tightening of the tip. It can only be attached up to that point and no further, ensuring that all tips are at the same height. That means, the tip is either on or off, but nothing in between.
Customer voices
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"This machine was not only the most reliable with consistent volume accuracy but the user support was above any (including Eppendorf) that my genomics core has encountered. Just amazing!"
University of North Texas
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"Very nice and easy to use. highly versatile. would definitely recommend to others."
University of California, Irvine
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"This is the best piece of equipment I have ever had the pleasure of working with. It is very useful and we consistently use it on a daily basis. I would recommend this 10/10 would buy again to anyone interested in purchasing it!"
University of Michigan
See it work
Applications
- Serial dilutions
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Serial dilutions
at optimal pipetting heights with controlled mixing speeds and tip change, if needed
Performing serial dilutions by hand is a tedious and error prone task, but not with the ASSIST PLUS. It never skips rows, and ensures critical parameters – such as pipetting heights and mixing speeds – remain consistent for excellent pipetting results. If required, tips can be exchanged after every transfer to minimize the risk of carryover.
![ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot makes serial dilutions preproducible and error free]()
- Reformatting
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Reformatting
of plates and tubes
Reformatting samples – e.g. from tubes into plates – is time consuming and prone to transfer errors. ASSIST PLUS reformats your samples automatically, taking full advantage of the VOYAGER pipette's adjustable tip spacing to process tubes and plates up to 12 times faster than using a single channel pipette.
![ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot in combination with VOYAGER II tip spacing pipette for efficient sample reformatting]()
- Plate filling & reagent addition
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Plate filling & reagent addition
Assay set-up on the adaptable deck
Setting up assay plates typically requires the addition of multiple samples, buffers and media. The flexible deck layout of the ASSIST PLUS accommodates tubes, reservoirs and plates, enabling multi-step transfers to the assay plate.
![ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot can be used for efficient plate filling and reagent addition]()
- Compatible Labware
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Compatible Labware
Microplates, PCR Cooling Blocks, Tube Racks, Reagent Reservoirs
Microplates
The ASSIST PLUS deck accommodates ANSI/SLAS-format microplates from 12- to 384-wells.
0.5, 1.5 and 2.0 ml microcentrifuge tube racks
Hold up to 48 tubes on removable carriers for easy loading and storage.
![Microcentrifuge Tube Rack 0.5 ml / 1.5 ml / 2 ml]()
96- and 384-well PCR cooling blocks
The aluminum cooling blocks keep reagents in various PCR plates chilled. In addition, the 96-well cooling block can also accommodate 0.2 ml PCR tubes.
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Other tube types
ASSIST PLUS can work with various tube types using the right adapter, for example 15 ml centrifuge tubes, 5 ml test tubes and cryogenic tubes.
![Tube Racks for Centrifuge Tubes, Test Tubes and Cryogenic Tubes]()
10, 25, 100, 150 and 300 ml reagent reservoirs
INTEGRA's reagent reservoirs are designed for minimal dead volumes.
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Tech info
Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 75 cm x 38 cm x 51 cm
- Weight
- 25 kg
- Operating Conditions
- Temperature: 5 °C – 40 °C, Humidity: <85 % non-condensing
- Power requirements
- 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
- Pipetting technology
- Air displacement
Parts and numbers
- Instrument
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Instrument
ASSIST PLUS base unit
Description Part No. ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, incl. tip waste bin, pipette charging cable and reservoir sample packs 4505 ![ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot base unit]()
- Accessories for ASSIST PLUS
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Accessories for ASSIST PLUS
Decks, racks, waste bags, etc.
Description Part No. Pipette Li-ion battery 4205 Bluetooth module for INTEGRA electronic pipettes 4221 Pipette charging cable 4549 Charging/communication stand for 1 pipette, incl. mains adapter 4211 Tip waste bin (incl. frame and reflector) 4550 200 bags for tip waste bin 4570 Reflector for tip sensor 4572 Slanted plate holder (0°-30°) 4510 3 position universal deck 4520 PCR 96 well cooling block 6250 PCR 384 well cooling block 6255 Rack for 1.5 / 2 ml microcentrifuge tubes 4540 Rack for 0.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes 4541 Rack for 15 ml centrifuge tubes, 4x6 tubes 4542 Rack for 5 ml test tubes (12x75 mm type), 6x8 tubes 4543 Rack for cryogenic tubes, 6x8 tubes 4544 - VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes
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VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes
8-, 12- and 16-channel VIAFLO pipettes (firmware ≥4.10, serial number ≥7 000 000)
For accessories please visit VIAFLO electronic pipettes.8-Channel VIAFLO Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4621 2 – 50 µl 4626 5 – 125 µl 4622 10 – 300 µl 4623 50 – 1250 µl 4624 12-Channel VIAFLO Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4631 2 – 50 µl 4636 5 – 125 µl 4632 10 – 300 µl 4633 50 – 1250 µl 4634 16-Channel VIAFLO Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4641 2 – 50 µl 4646 5 – 125 µl 4642 ![VIAFLO multichannel pipettes]()
- VOYAGER Electronic Tip Spacing Pipettes
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VOYAGER Electronic Tip Spacing Pipettes
4-, 6-, 8- and 12-channel VOYAGER pipettes (firmware ≥4.10, serial number ≥7 000 000)
For accessories please visit VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes.4-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 10 – 300 µl 4743 50 – 1250 µl 4744 6-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 10 – 300 µl 4763 50 – 1250 µl 4764 8-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4721 2 – 50 µl 4726 5 – 125 µl 4722 10 – 300 µl 4723 50 – 1250 µl 4724 12-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Bluetooth module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4731 2 – 50 µl 4736 5 – 125 µl 4732 ![VOYAGER II tip spacing pipettes]( "Different VOYAGER II Multichannel Pipettes")
- GripTips
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GripTips
for use with INTEGRA pipettes on ASSIST PLUS
12.5 µl GripTips
also in extra length and extra short design
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 12.5 µl Purple 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6455 6454 6453 12.5 µl LONG Purple 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6405 6404 6403 12.5 µl SHORT Purple 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6475 - - 12.5 µl low retention GripTips
heightened hydrophobic properties for samples with low surface tension, also in extended length design
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 12.5 µl Purple 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6555 6554 6553 12.5 µl LONG Purple 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6505 6504 6503 50 µl / 125 µl GripTips
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 50/125 µl Yellow 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6465 6464 6463 50 µl / 125 µl low retention GripTips
heightened hydrophobic properties for samples with low surface tension
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 50/125 µl Yellow 5 XYZ racks of 384 tips 6565 6564 6563 300 µl GripTips
also in the environmentally friendly refill system GREEN CHOICE
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 300 µl Green 5 racks of 96 tips 6435 6434 6433 300 µl GREEN CHOICE Green 5 inserts of 96 tips 6432 300 µl low retention GripTips
heightened hydrophobic properties for samples with low surface tension
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 300 µl Green 5 racks of 96 tips 6535 6534 6533 300 µl wide bore GripTips
wide tip opening to reduce mechanical shearing
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 300 µl Green 5 racks of 96 tips 6635 6634 6633 1250 µl GripTips
also in the environmentally friendly refill system GREEN CHOICE
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 1250 µl Blue 5 racks of 96 tips 6445 6444 6443 1250 µl GREEN CHOICE Blue 5 inserts of 96 tips 6442 1250 µl low retention GripTips
heightened hydrophobic properties for samples with low surface tension
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 1250 µl Blue 5 racks of 96 tips 6545 6544 6543 1250 µl wide bore GripTips
wide tip opening to reduce mechanical shearing
Tip Size Color Code Description Sterile Filter Sterile Non-Sterile 1250 µl Blue 5 racks of 96 tips 6645 6644 6643
