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Frequently asked questions
Finnpipette Digital
Question:
How can I sterilize the pipette?
Answer:
Finnpipette Digital is fully autoclavable (121
°
C, 20 min). The pipette can also be
exposed to UV radiation. The colour of the handle may turn yellowish after pro-
longed exposure.
Question:
Which chemicals can I pipette without damaging the pipette?
Answer:
You can find the information on the chemical resistance of different plastics on
page 29 and 30 of this Application Notebook. However, factors such as concentra-
tion of the chemical, temperature and length of exposure can affect performance.
Materials should be tested under actual conditions to determine suitability for spe-
cific applications.
Finnpipette BioControl
Question:
How many times I can pipette on a full battery without recharging it?
Answer:
It depends on the module you are using. With the 8-channel module 50 - 300
µ
l,
you can pipette at least 500 times.
Question:
How can I sterilise the Finnpipette BioControl?
Answer:
The tip cone module can be sterilised by autoclaving at 121
°
C for 20 min. Frequent
autoclaving can cause some discoloration. This will not affect the accuracy and
precision of the pipette. Never autoclave the handle!
Question:
Does Finnpipette Biocontrol have a mixing option?
Answer:
There is no special mixing mode, but you can mix in the pipette mode simply by
aspirating and dispensing several times without taking the pipette out of the liquid.
Question:
What are the HK- and PK-factors? And where can I find them?
Answer:
The HK- and PK-factors are values needed to adjust the Finnpipette BioControl.
You can find the current HK- and PK-factors by pushing down the MODE-button
