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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FINNPIPETTE PDP is a continuously adjustable,
positive displacement pipette specially designed for PCR
(Polymerase Chain Reaction) [1] work.
It operates on the positive displacement principle (i.e. no
air interface) and uses detachable, disposable tips with a
pre-assembled plunger.
FINNPIPETTE PDP pipettes cover a volume range of 0.5 µl
to 200 µl.
RAW MATERIALS
The FINNPIPETTE PDP is made of mechanically durable and
chemically resistant materials:
Operating button
PA
Handle
polyamide
Tip ejector
polyamide
Tip cone
PVDF
THE DIGITAL DISPLAY (Fig.1)
The adjusted delivery volume is clearly indicated by the
digital display on the pipette handle.
[1] The Polymerase Chain Reaction process PCR, is
covered by US patents issued to the Cetus Corporation.
DESCRIPTION OF FINNTIP PDP (Fig.4)
FINNPIPETTE PDP tips are supplied in racks of 96 or bags
of 960. The product code numbers are as follows:
Cat.No.
Volume Qty
9403070 0.5-25µl
960/bag
9403080 20-200µl 960/bag
PIPETTE OPERATION
SETTING THE DELIVERY VOLUME (Fig.2)
A) The delivery volume is set using the operating button
on the top of the pipette. To increase the delivery
volume turn the operating button counterclockwise. To
decrease, turn it clockwise.
B) Make sure that the desired delivery volume clicks into
place and that the digits are completely visible on the
handle display.
C) Do not set volumes outside of the pipette´s specified
volume range!
ATTACHING A TIP (Fig.5)
Attach a Finntip PDP from a rack as follows:
1. Push the pipette firmly onto the tip until the tip and cone
snap.
2. Without removing the tip from the tray press the
operating button to the first stop to engage the plunger.
3. The tip and plunger are now attached for pipetting.
