Apricot S3 Pipettor 96/384

Apricot S3 Pipettor 96/384

S3 Personal Pipettor

The Apricot S3 96- and 384-channel pipettor is an advanced, automated system designed for precise, high-performance multichannel pipetting.

Why Choose the S3 Pipettor?

  • Intuitive and accurate control via a Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet – no external computer required!
  • Automated X, Y, Z positioning enhances workflow flexibility
  • Configurable serial dilution indexing by column (8, 16)
  • Seamless plate-to-plate pipetting
  • Interchangeable cores support precise 96- and 384-channel pipetting
  • EZ-Load Tip Technology simplifies operation for consistent performance

Key Features and Benefits

  • Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet control provides a user-friendly, wireless interface, allowing operation from outside the fume hood.
  • Motorized elevator system accurately positions, raises, and lowers plates or reservoirs to preset heights.
  • Advanced serial dilution indexing supports enhanced workflow efficiency.
  • High-performance multichannel pipetting accommodates low- and high-volume applications.
  • Interchangeable pipetting cores allow precise and efficient operation with 96- and 384-well plates, reducing manual labor and the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
  • EZ-Load Tip Technology ensures quick pipetting head changes and reliable tip seals without tools.

Interchangeable Pipetting Core

Achieve precision pipetting with 96- and 384-channel configurations. Choose the best setup for your application.

Accessing the Core

1 Remove lock screws from both sides of the hood
2 Carefully raise the hood, extend the support rod, and secure it in place

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Core Exchange

1 Release the core fasteners
2 Lift the core in the indicated direction
3 Replace with a 96- or 384-channel core

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Control Interface

Operate directly from a Microsoft Surface™ Tablet—no external computer needed.

S3 control interface

Repeatable and Reliable Results

Pipettor + Head + Tips = Consistent Performance
The synergy of the S3 pipettor, its pipetting head, and high-quality tips ensures precision and repeatability.

EZ-Load = EZ-Change

The independent pipetting head design allows quick and cost-effective reconfiguration. Swap heads in seconds.
S3 EZ-Load
Reconfigure on demand!
Ensure optimal results by selecting the appropriate pipette tip and pipetting head combination.

EZ-Load Tip Technology

No tools required for a reliable, consistent seal!
The S3 Pipettor integrates EZ-Load disposable tips to streamline pipettor operation.

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Applications

  • Plate replication
  • Plate reformatting
  • Reagent addition
  • Compound transfer
  • Serial dilution by column

Configuration Options

  • 96-channel volume: 0.5-125μL, 1-500μL, or 10-1000μL
  • 384-channel volume: 0.5-125μL
  • 3-position shuttle available
  • EZ-Load disposable tip heads for high-volume (250/500/1000μL) and low-volume (15/50/125μL) tips

High-Performance Pipetting for:

  • Labs performing routine low- or high-volume microplate pipetting
  • Compact workflows where bench space is limited
  • Environments requiring rapid, user-friendly pipetting solutions

Download the Apricot S3 Pipettor 96/384 specification sheet

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