| Volume Range | 5 to 50 µl |
| Increment | 0.5 µl |
| Test Volume |
50 µl 25 µl 5 µl |
| Accuracy |
1.00 % at 50 µl 1.50 % at 50 µl 3.00 % at 50 µl |
| Precision |
0.50 % at 50 µl 1.00 % at 50 µl 2.00 % at 50 µl |
| Channel | 8 |
| Gross Weight | 16 Kg |
| Dimensions (L×B×H) | 0.56×0.36×0.28 m³ |
Our Multi-Channel Pipette ADMCP-503 is used in research, diagnostics and environmental labs for efficient liquid handling in assays, cell culture and drug testing.
1. What is a Multi-Channel Pipette and how does it differ from a Single-Channel Pipette?
A Multi-Channel Pipette is a laboratory instrument that allows simultaneous dispensing of liquids into multiple wells, typically 8 or 12 at a time, making it ideal for use with microplates such as 96-well or 384-well plates. Unlike a Single-Channel Pipette that transfers liquid into one tube or well at a time, a multi-channel pipette increases throughput and ensures consistency across samples, which is crucial for high-throughput screening, ELISA, and PCR applications.
2. What are the advantages of using a Multi-Channel Pipette in ELISA or PCR workflows?
Multi-Channel Pipette greatly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ELISA and PCR workflows by allowing simultaneous liquid transfer into multiple wells of a microplate. This reduces hands-on time and ensures uniform handling of reagents across wells, which is essential for reproducible results. In ELISA, consistent reagent delivery minimizes variability in optical density readings. In PCR, even loading of master mixes ensures uniform amplification.
3. How to calibrate a Multi-Channel Pipette?
Calibration of a Multi-Channel Pipette involves checking the volume accuracy and precision of each channel. This is typically done gravimetrically by dispensing water into a weighing boat on an analytical balance and recording the weight to infer volume (assuming the density of water). Each channel should be tested individually to ensure uniform performance. The pipette should meet manufacturer-defined accuracy and precision specifications.
4. What are some common errors when using a Multi-Channel Pipette and how can they be avoided?
Common errors include uneven pipetting across channels, cross-contamination, improper tip seating, and inconsistent immersion depths. To avoid these issues, ensure all pipette tips are firmly attached with equal pressure, always use compatible high-quality tips, and pre-wet the tips before aspiration. Maintain consistent immersion depth and angle during aspiration and dispensing. Clean the pipette regularly and store it vertically when not in use to prevent damage to the internal mechanisms.
5. Can you use a Multi-Channel Pipette for different volume ranges?
Yes, Multi-Channel Pipette is available in various fixed and adjustable volume ranges, such as 1–10 µL, 10–100 µL, or 30–300 µL. Users should select a pipette whose volume range closely matches the desired volume to ensure accuracy. Using the correct volume range is essential, as pipetting too close to the upper or lower limits of the pipette's capacity can compromise precision.
| Volume Range | 20 to 200 µl |
| Increment | 1 µl |
| Test Volume |
200 µl 100 µl 20 µl |
| Volume Range | 2 to 20 µl |
| Increment | 0.5 µl |
| Test Volume |
20 µl 10 µl 2 µl |
| Volume Range | 10 to 100 µl |
| Increment | 1 µl |
| Test Volume |
100 µl 50 µl 10 µl |
| Volume Range | 20 to 200 µl |
| Increment | 1 µl |
| Test Volume |
200 µl 100 µl 10µl |
| Volume Range: | 500 to 10000 µl |
| Increment: | 10.00 µl |
| Test Volume: | 10000 µl <br/> 5000 µl <br/> 1000 µl |
| Volume Range: | 5 to 120µl |
| Increment: | 0.10 µl |
| Test Volume: | 12 µl<br/> 60 µl<br/> 120 µl |
| Volume Range: | 10 to 300µl |
| Increment: | 0.20µl |
| Test Volume: | 30µl<br>150µl<br>300µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.1 to 10 µl |
| Increment: | 0.01 µl |
| Test Volume: | 10 µl <br/> 5 µl <br/> 1 µl |
| Volume Range: | 50-1000µl |
| Increment: | 1.00µl |
| Test Volume: | 100µl<br/> 500µl<br/> 1000µl |
| Volume Range: | 100to5000µl |
| Increment: | 5.00µl |
| Test Volume: | 5000µl<br/> 2500µl<br/> 500µl |
| Volume Range: | 20µl |
| Accuracy: | ±1.0% at 20µl |
| Precision: | ±0.5% at 20µl |
| Volume Range: | 30µl |
| Accuracy: | ±1.0% at 30µl |
| Precision : | ±0.4% at 30µl |
| Volume Range: | 200µl |
| Accuracy: | ±0.8% at 200µl |
| Precision: | ±0.3% at 200µl |
| Volume Range: | 50µl |
| Accuracy: | ±1% at 50µl |
| Precision: | ±0.4% at 50µl |
| Volume Range: | 100µl |
| Accuracy: | ±0.8% at 100µl |
| Precision: | ±0.3% at 100µl |
| Volume Range: | 75µl |
| Accuracy: | ±0.8% at 75µl |
| Precision : | ±0.3% at 75µl |
| Volume Range: | 5µl |
| Accuracy: | ±2.5% at 5µl |
| Precision : | ±1.5% at 5µl |
| Volume Range: | 300µl |
| Accuracy: | ±0.8% at 300µl |
| Precision: | ±0.3% at 300µl |
| Volume Range: | 10µl |
| Accuracy: | ±1.2% at 10µl |
| Precision: | ±0.8% at 10µl |
| Volume Range: | 30to 300 µl |
| Increment: | 5 µl |
| Test Volume: | 300 µl<br/> 150 µl<br/> 30 µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.2 to 2 µl |
| Increment: | 0.002 µl |
| Test Volume: | 0.2 µl<br/> 0.5µl<br/> 2 µl |
| Volume Range: | 20 to 200 µl |
| Increment: | 1 µl |
| Test Volume: | 200µl<br/> 100µl<br/> 20 µl |
| Volume Range: | 1 to 5 µl |
| Increment: | 0.05 µl |
| Test Volume: | 5 µl<br/> 2.5µl<br/> 1 µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.5 to 10 µl |
| Increment: | 0.02 µl |
| Test Volume: | 1 µl<br/> 5µl<br/> 10 µl |
| Volume Range: | 10 to 100 µl |
| Increment: | 1 µl |
| Test Volume: | 100 µl<br/> 50 µl<br/> 10 µl |
| Volume Range: | 10 to 100 µl |
| Increment: | 0.2 µl |
| Test Volume: | 10 µl<br/> 50 µl<br/> 100 µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.1 to 2.5 µl |
| Increment: | 0.05 µl |
| Test Volume: | 0.25 µl<br/> 1.25 µl<br/> 2.5 µl |
| Volume Range: | 1 to 10 µl |
| Increment: | 20 µl |
| Test Volume: | 1 µl<br/> 5µl<br/> 10 µl |
| Volume Range: | 1 to 10 µl |
| Increment: | 0.1 µl |
| Test Volume: | 10 µl<br/> 5µl<br/> 1 µl |
| Volume Range: | 5 to 50 µl |
| Increment: | 0.5 µl |
| Test Volume: | 50 µl<br/> 25 µl<br/> 5 µl |
| Volume Range: | 2 to 20 µl |
| Increment: | 0.02 µl |
| Test Volume: | 2 µl<br/> 10 µl<br/> 20 µl |
| Volume Range: | 2to 20 µl |
| Increment: | 0.5 µl |
| Test Volume: | 20 µl<br/> 10 µl<br/> 2 µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.5 to 5 µl |
| Increment: | 20 µl |
| Test Volume: | 1000 µl<br/> 2500 µl<br/> 5000 µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.5 to 10 µl |
| Increment: | 0.1 µl |
| Test Volume: | 1 µl<br/> 5µl<br/> 1 µl |
| Volume Range: | 20 to 200 µl |
| Increment: | 0.2 µl |
| Test Volume: | 20 µl<br/> 100 µl<br/> 200 µl |
| Volume Range: | 100 to 1000 µl |
| Increment: | 2 µl |
| Test Volume: | 100µl<br/> 500µl<br/> 1000 µl |
| Volume Range: | 100 to 1000 µl |
| Increment: | 5 µl |
| Test Volume: | 1000 µl<br/> 500µl<br/> 100 µl |
| Volume Range: | 5 to 50µl |
| Increment: | 0.5µl |
| Test Volume: | 50µl <br/> 25µl <br/> 5µl |
| Volume Range: | 2 to 20µl |
| Increment: | 0.5µl |
| Test Volume: | 20µl <br/> 10µl <br/> 2µl |
| Volume Range: | 1 to 5µl |
| Increment: | 50µl |
| Test Volume: | 5000µl <br/> 2500µl <br/> 1000µl |
| Volume Range: | 20 to 200µl |
| Increment: | 1µl |
| Test Volume: | 200µl <br/> 100µl <br/> 20µl |
| Volume Range: | 10 to 1000µl |
| Increment: | 5µl |
| Test Volume: | 1000µl <br/> 500µl <br/> 100µl |
| Volume Range: | 10 to 100µl |
| Increment: | 1µl |
| Test Volume: | 100µl <br/> 50µl <br/> 10µl |
| Volume Range: | 0.5 to 10µl |
| Increment: | 0.1µl |
| Test Volume: | 10µl <br/> 5µl <br/> 1µl |
