ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot For Full Workflow Automation
Pipetting Robot For Full Workflow Automation
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.
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Show allHow 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, with key features labelled.]()
1) Pipette adapter: accommodates all INTEGRA multichannel 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. -
Excellent results
![ASSIST PLUS automatic pipette dispensing liquid into a 384 well plate, using a 16 channel pipette.]()
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. -
Versatility
![Scientist attaching their multichannel pipette to the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot.]()
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
![Screenshot of the VIALAB software system, for use with the ASSIST PLUS automated pipette.]()
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
![GripTip pipette tips snap into place with minimal tip loading effort resulting in superior accuracy and precision results.]()
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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Great liquid handling, huge time saver.
"We used the Assist+ extensively to process our adipogenic spheroids (~700 um diameter), specifically culture, dosing and preparation for analysis. As we were using 3D tissue structures in 96-well plates, we needed precise control of liquid around these structures, which the instrument provided. We ...
MRC Harwell
January 2021
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Compact, robust, user friendly and brilliant after sale service.
"We bought 7 Assist Plus robots to help with our ELISAs and molecular assays, and without them we wouldn't have coped with COVID-19 PCR. This robot is user friendly, compact and relatively light weight, easily transferrable between lab benches and labs and can be stationed inside a safety cabinet. T...
Animal and Plant Health Agency
January 2021
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Uses and Applications
Applications
- Serial dilutions
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Serial dilutions
Repeated dilution steps with optimal pipetting heights, controlled mixing speeds and optional tip change
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 performing serial dilutions using a VIAFLO electronic multichannel pipette.]()
- Reformatting
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Reformatting
Pipetting between different plate / tube formats
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 using the VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette to aspirate liquid from Eppendorf tubes.]()
- 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 automatic pipette filling a 48 well plate using an 8 channel electronic pipette.]()
- 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 fitting 0.5 ml, 1.5 ml and 2 ml tubes.]()
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.
![96- and 384-well PCR cooling blocks.]()
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 volume.
Find out more about reagent reservoirs for handheld pipetting or automation-friendly reservoir options on the product pages.
![Reagent Reservoir Family by INTEGRA Biosciences]()
Dual Reservoir Adapter for ASSIST PLUS
![Dual reservoir adapter with 2 didived reservoirs]()
- Heating, Cooling & Shaking
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Heating, Cooling & Shaking
Options to allow incubation or shaking at different temperatures
Active Heating & Cooling
Heating and Cooling blocks which can be easily integrated into the ASSIST PLUS in order to help you perfectly control your application's temperatures.
Passive cooling96 and 384 well PCR aluminum cooling blocks to keep reagents in various PCR plates chilled. In addition, the 96-well cooling block can also accommodate 0.2 ml PCR tubes.
![96- and 384-well PCR cooling blocks.]()
PCR Cooling Plates Shaking
Shaking devices can be accomodated on the ASSIST PLUS, if your application also includes shaking steps. Combined heating and shaking options are available.
![ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot with integrated active heating and cooling blocks.]()
Heating & Shaking
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.]()
- Instrument & Pipette Accessories
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Instrument & Pipette Accessories
Pipette Accessories, Tip Waste, Charging and Communication options
Description Part No. Pipette Li-ion battery 4205 Charging/communication stand for 1 pipette, incl. mains adapter 4211 Communication module for INTEGRA electronic pipettes 4221 4 Position Portrait Deck 4521 Pipette charging cable 4549 Tip waste bin (incl. frame and reflector) 4550 200 bags for tip waste bin 4570 Reflector for tip sensor 4572 Protection Cover 4581 - Labware Accessories
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Labware Accessories
Tube Racks, Plate Holder, Heating, Cooling, Shaking
- VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes
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VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes
8-, 12- and 16-channel VIAFLO pipettes
For accessories please visit VIAFLO electronic pipettes.8-Channel VIAFLO Pipettes
(Communication 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
(Communication 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
(Communication module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4641 2 – 50 µl 4646 5 – 125 µl 4642 ![INTEGRA’s range of VIAFLO electronic pipettes.]()
- VOYAGER Electronic Tip Spacing Pipettes
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VOYAGER Electronic Tip Spacing Pipettes
4-, 6-, 8- and 12-channel VOYAGER pipettes
For accessories please visit VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes.4-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Communication module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 10 – 300 µl 4743 50 – 1250 µl 4744 6-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Communication module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 10 – 300 µl 4763 50 – 1250 µl 4764 8-Channel VOYAGER Pipettes
(Communication 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
(Communication module and power supply not included)
Volume Range Part No. 0.5 – 12.5 µl 4731 2 – 50 µl 4736 5 – 125 µl 4732 ![INTEGRA’s range of VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing electronic pipettes.]()
- GripTip Pipette Tips
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GripTip Pipette Tips
Use the GripTip Selector Guide to find your pipette tips.
