Gilson MyPipetman, Manual

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MyPIPETMAN®
Fitting the Tips
It is recommended to use PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips with MyPIPETMAN for optimum performance.
These tips are made from pure polypropylene. Plastic tips are for a single application and should be
disposed of after use—please do not clean for reuse.
Single Channel Models
To fit a new PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip, push the tip holder into the tip using a slight twisting motion to
ensure a firm and airtight seal.
PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip
Compatibility for Single Channel
P2, P10 D10, DL10, DF10ST, DFL10ST
P20 D200, DF30ST
P100 D200, DF100ST
P200 D200, D300, DF200ST, DF300ST
P1000 D1000, D1200, DF1000ST, DF1200ST
P5000 D5000
P10mL D10mL
NOTE
D5000 and D10mL PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips do not have any filter. P5000 and P10mL
models are sold with a bag of 10 filters. Bags of filters are also available as accessories. Refer to
ACCESSORIES page.
The filters, made of polyethylene, offer the same properties as the filters which are inside the
PIPETMAN DIAMOND filter tips. They maintain the pipette’s original accuracy and precision by
creating an efficient barrier to aerosols or corrosive vapors such as acids which could damage
mechanical parts.
Insert the filter directly in the pipette tip holder.
Change the filter every day or more frequently depending on the intensity of use and/or
concentration of the solution.
Filters are not autoclavable and must be disposed of after use.
Multichannel Models
PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips: TIPACK AND TOWERPACK
PIPETMAN DIAMOND tips are best fitted with the ROCKY RACK technique, invented by Gilson, available
only in our TIPACK and TOWERPACK.
PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip
Compatibility for Multichannel Models
P8x10, P12x10 D10*, DL10, DF10ST, DFL10ST
P8x20, P12x20 DL10, D200, DFL10ST, DF30ST
P8x200, P12x200 D200, D300, DF200ST, DF300ST
P8x300, P12x300 D200, D300, DF200ST, DF300ST
*Using an ejector adapter, you can adapt a D10 tip (refer to page 7).
Figure 8
ROCKY RACK technique
Pre-Wetting the Tips
Pre-wetting the tips before pipetting helps prepare the tips for
the best pipetting performance. Ideally, the pre-wet includes both
immersing the tip in the liquid and performing one pipetting step.
Pre-wetting the tips helps ensure that volumes that you pipette
will achieve accuracy and precision within specifications.