ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot puts automated pipetting within reach of virtually every lab – without the need for dedicated personnel or complex programming.

Simply mount a VIAFLO or VOYAGER electronic pipette from INTEGRA onto the ASSIST PLUS pipette holder, choose a pipetting protocol, put in your labware and tips and press the run button. ASSIST PLUS will then obtain the protocol via Bluetooth from the electronic pipette and automatically execute the desired application. With ASSIST PLUS, you can streamline your pipetting workflows and ensure at the same time superior reproducibility and error free pipetting.

Features and benefits:

Best ergonomics - Automates multichannel pipettes to reduce the strain of manual pipetting.
· Increased reproducibility – constant pipetting angles, tip immersion depths, controlled pipetting speeds and accurate well targeting.
· Optimal pipetting range – Wide range of pipettes from 4 to 16 channels for precise transfers from 0.5 to 1250 µl.
· Fast reformatting – On-the-fly adjustment of tip spacing enables access to various labware types.
· Easy programming – VIALAB software with graphical user interface for intuitive protocol creation.

Frees you from routine pipetting and provides excellent results

Multichannel pipettes increase throughput in today’s laboratories. However, prolonged manual pipetting takes up precious time and can lead to repetitive strain injuries. In addition, ever-decreasing sample sizes have made it increasingly difficult to pipette without errors.

INTEGRA has developed the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot to streamline routine pipetting tasks at an affordable price. Using INTEGRA electronic multichannel pipettes, the system automates pipetting tasks, eliminates physical strain and ensures superior reproducibility and error free pipetting.

How it works
Simply mount an INTEGRA VIAFLO or VOYAGER electronic pipette onto the ASSIST PLUS pipette holder, choose a pipetting protocol, add a tip rack and your labware. Press RUN and ASSIST PLUS will automatically carry out the pipetting task.

Overview ASSIST PLUS-Pipetting Robot

OVERVIEW
1) Pipette adapter: accommodates all INTEGRA mulitchannel pipettes - with fixed and adjustable tip spacing.
2) User Interface: program setup and selection is done using the pipette’s intuitive user interface.
3) Deck: three work positions are available to accommodate reagent reservoirs, tube racks and plates.
4) and 5) Automatic tip change: two dedicated postions for automatic tip loading and tip ejection.

EXCELLENT RESULTS
ASSIST PLUS ensures:

· optimal tip immersion depths
· consistent pipetting angle
· controlled pipetting speeds
· precise tip positioning in wells
· no pipetting mistakes are made
· strict adherence to pipetting programs

This leads to superior pipetting results and work flow consistency, while also eliminating human errors such as skipping rows.

VERSATILITY

SMART PIPETTE ADAPTER
The pipette adapter of ASSIST PLUS allows the use of all VIAFLO II and VOYAGER II multichannel pipettes. Pipettes range from 4 to 16 channels and cover a volume range of 0.5 to 1250 μl to allow optimal adaptation to many different applications.

LABWARE COMPATIBILITY
ASSIST PLUS can accommodate numerous labware types, from tubes to 384-well plates in landscape or portrait orientation. INTEGRA multichannel reservoirs, which are available in 10, 25 and 100 ml sizes offer exceptionally low dead volumes. For larger storage volumes, INTEGRA’s automation-friendly reservoirs can be used.

SETTING UP PIPETTING TASKS

DIRECTLY ON THE PIPETTE
Protocol setup and selection is done using the pipette’s intuitive user interface. The Touch Wheel allows extremely fast menu navigation and volume adjustments. Simply choose a predefined program and adapt the default settings to your requirements.

USING A COMPUTER
The VIALAB software offers a simple and intuitive graphical user interface, allowing you to create protocols with a few clicks, without extensive programming knowledge.

VIALINK Pipette Management Software offers advanced users the ultimate freedom of defining pipetting programs step by step.

GRIPTIPS
GripTips are always firmly attached and perfectly aligned, regardless of how many side well touch offs are performed. You no longer have to hammer your pipette tips on or worry about pipette tips falling off!

1) LOBES
2) O-RING SEAL
3) RIM SNAPS OVER THE LOBES
4) SHOULDER

The rim (3) of the GripTips will snap over the Multi-Lobes (1), attaching firmly. As a result, GripTips will never accidently fall off.

A shoulder (4) provides a positive stop to prevent over-tightening of the tip. It can only be attached up to that point and no further, ensuring that all tips are at the same height. That means, the tip is either on or off, but nothing in between.

Tech info

Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.