Picus® NxT Electronic Pipettes
The Revolutionary Pipetting Experience
The most sophisticated and ergonomic electronic pipette packed with many features and including ISO 17025 accredited calibration as standard.
Fully Compliant Picus® NxT Electronic Pipettes are perfect for ELISA, Protein Analysis, Cell Culture, PCR, and other DNA and RNA techniques in these environments.
Key Features
Picus NxT has the same standard features of the Picus but includes many more functions to support regulated laboratories:
Delivered with a certificate of accredited 3-point calibration per ISO 17025 and ISO 8655 standards. ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration guarantees all measurements are traceable to national and international methods and standards
Separate password protection for administrator and user profiles prevents unauthorised modifications to settings
The pipette locking feature prevents the pipette being used while awaiting service or repair
Can be programmed with service and calibration reminders according to time and/or cycle intervals
RFID-enabled to support asset management and record keeping
Create and save custom pipetting protocols for up to nine pipetting series at a time. Enables you to carry out an entire workflow simply by pressing a button
Benefits
Calibration
For full traceability, quality and reliability of results in your laboratory, calibration of pipettes in compliance with ISO 17025 is essential.
Every Picus NxT is delivered with a certificate of accredited 3-point calibration according to ISO 17025 and ISO 8655 standards.
ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Guarantees:
All measurements are traceable to national and international methods and standards
Uncertainty can be precisely identified as due to pipette performance or pipetting process
The laboratory issuing the calibration certificate has been approved by independent experts and authorities including UKAS
Security - New Two Level Password
Separate password protection for administrator and user profiles in Picus NxT prevents unauthorised modifications to settings. This ensures work is always done in accordance with laboratory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
New Pipette Locking
The pipette locking feature prevents the pipette being used while awaiting service or repair. No more sticky notes to say a pipette is “damaged” or “awaiting service” or risk of using an uncalibrated instrument.
Traceability
Each pipette is RFID-enabled to support asset management and record keeping.
New Service Calibration Reminders
According to GLP guidelines and ISO Standards, pipettes are precision instruments that need regular service and calibration. The Picus NxT can be programmed with service and calibration reminders according to time and/or cycle intervals.
Programmability - User-Defined Pipetting Protocols
Most pipetting tasks involve several pipetting modes in sequence. With the Picus NxT you can create and save custom pipetting protocols for up to nine pipetting series at a time. This enables you to carry out an entire workflow simply by pressing a button.
Applications
| Volume Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Range | Variable Volume Single Channels | 0.2µl-10ml | |
| Volume Range | Variable Volume 8- and 12- Channels | 0.2µl-1200µl | |
| Program Modes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Modes | Pipetting | ✓ | Single Point Calibration | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Multi dispensing | ✓ | Multi Point Calibration | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Diluting | ✓ | Memory places for favourite programmes | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Reverse Pipetting | ✓ | Titration | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Sequential Dispensing | ✓ | Tracker Mode | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Manual Pipetting | ✓ | Counter Mode | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Automated Dispensing | ✓ | Excess Volume Adjustment | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Multi Aspirating | ✓ | Repeated Blow Out | ✓ | |||
| Program Modes | Post-delivery mixing in pipetting & diluting modes | ✓ | |||||
Ergonomics & Performance
If comfort is of prime importance or you are using your pipette for lengthy repetitive tasks, you will want to be sure of its handling features.
Likewise, if your accuracy and precision of your results are critical, the performance aspects will be key.
| Ergonomics: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomics: | Finger support | ✓ | |
| Ergonomics: | Smooth, volume adjustment | ✓ | |
| Ergonomics: | Low force tip mounting (Optiload) | ✓ | |
| Ergonomics: | Pipetting & tip ejection forces | None | |
| Ergonomics: | Pipette weight (1000µl 1-channel mode) | 100g | |
| Ergonomics: | Easy left & right handed use | ✓ | |
| Ergonomics: | Tip ejection | Electronic | |
| Ergonomics: | One-handed operation | ✓ | |
| Performance: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance: | Thermal insulation of internal components to improve accuracy | ✓ | |
| Performance: | DC Motor-controlled piston movement for highest accuracy | ✓ | |
| Performance: | Fully electronic operation eliminates user error | ✓ | |
| Performance: | Sartorius tips available for optimum fit & performance | ✓ | |
| Performance: | Adjustable for accurate pipetting of viscous fluids | ✓ | |
| Performance: | Programs for accurate, repeat & multiple dispensing | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience: | Volume range on pipette barrel | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Colour-coding plunger caps for easy identification | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Safe-cone filters for pipette protection | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Direct charging with mains adaptor | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Aspirating & dispensing speed selection | 9 Speeds | |
| Convenience: | Storage of user programs | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Low battery indicator | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Microwell plate tracker | ✓ | |
| Convenience: | Password protection | 2 level | |
Service & Calibration
Keeping your pipette well maintained and calibrated will deliver best results and extend its life. Each range offers features to help you do this yourself.
Alternatively, for complete peace of mind, why not use our Alpha Pipette Service, the calibration and service professionals.
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | Fully autoclavable | Lower parts only | |
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | Disassembly without tools | ✓ | |
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | Warranty duration | 2 years | |
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | Storage of service and calibration dates | ✓ | |
| Picus® NxT Service & Calibration: | Calibration adjustment | 1, 2 or 3 points | |
Pipette Calibration and Service - Use The Experts
Regular service and calibration will ensure that the precision and accuracy of your pipettes are maintained so that your results are not compromised. Alpha Laboratories offers a comprehensive range of service and calibration options covering all popular brands of pipettes and dispensers. These can be performed either on-site or by sending them to our fully equipped workshop.
For further details, click here.
Accessories
Sometimes it's those extras that make the difference between one range and another. Whether it be a sophisticated stand or just a coloured cap, you'll find it here.
We also provide a comprehensive range of spare parts.
Use the enquiry form to request details of your specific requirements.
| Compatible Accessories: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible Accessories: | Linear stand | ✓ | |
| Compatible Accessories: | Single charging stand | ✓ | |
| Compatible Accessories: | Carousel stand for multiple pipettes | ✓ | |
| Compatible Accessories: | Safe-cone filters | ✓ | |
| Compatible Accessories: | Colour-coded caps | ✓ | |
