Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
PLATEMASTER® is a 96-channel manual pipetting system designed for laboratory
applications using microplates. It can transfer liquids with high throughput, accuracy,
and precision.
PLATEMASTER is ideal for high throughput applications as it can pipette 96 wells
simultaneously and still be easy to use, based on the same working principle as a
standard air-displacement pipette.
PLATEMASTER is suitable for a wide range of applications:
Gilson warrants this product against defects in material under normal use
and service for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Gilson is not responsible for incidental damage resulting from physical
shock, continuous exposure to corrosive reagents, or technical handling
not in accordance with the guidelines described in the user’s guide.
WARRANTY
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Gilson PLATEMASTER
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P20
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Pipetting and providing master mixes for PCR/qPCR.
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Simultaneous processing of nearly all reaction steps in
microplates (coating, starting, stopping, washing, etc.) for
applications such as ELISA.
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Addition and removal of culture media.
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Plate replication in cell culture.
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Dropwise addition of solutions for crystallography.
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Plate replication in expression tests.
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Enhancement of existing automation:
assay development and adaptation to
96-channel systems
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Back-up solution for maintenance and
downtime.
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Workflows involving pipetting on a
96-well or 384-well scale.
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PLATEMASTER®
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USER’S GUIDE
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PLATEMASTER®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION | 3
Unpacking | 4
Safety | 4
INSTALLATION | 5
General View | 6
Technical Data | 6
OPERATION | 7
Description | 7
Moving PLATEMASTER | 7
Height Adjuster | 7
Volume Setting | 8
Tip Fitting | 8
Pipetting | 9
Pipetting 384 wells | 10
Tip Ejection | 11
General Guidelines for Good Pipetting | 12
ACCESSORIES | 13
ASSOCIATED TIPS | 14
SERVICE | 15
GLP Features | 15
Cleaning and Decontamination | 15
Material in Contact with Liquids or Vapors | 15
Use the Lubrication Box | 15
SPECIFICATIONS | 16
WARRANTY | 17
