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B. Instrument Overview
1. General Description
The WellMate instrument dispenses samples and
reagents effi ciently through use of a peristaltic pump
mechanism and a unique, disposable tubing cartridge.
Operators can adjust nozzle height to customize use of the
instrument for different plate confi gurations (for example,
fl at-bottom plates or V-bottom plates).
Your WellMate instrument package provides these items:
• Base unit.
• AC power cord.
• Two disposable 8-channel tube assemblies, with
silicone-based tubing and polypropylene nozzles.
One each of:
• Standard-bore tubing cartridge, for use with 96-well
(shallow or deep well) microplates.
ο Nozzle orifi ce ID 0.023 in (0.58 mm).
ο Dispenses volumes 20–2000μl.
ο Applications include sterile plate fi lling and
dispensing of cellular materials, viscous fl uids, and
beads.
ο To order replacement 5-pack, use item no. 201-
30001.
• Small-bore tubing cartridge, for use with 96- and
384-well (shallow or deep well) microplates.
ο Nozzle orifi ce ID 0.015 in (0.38 mm).
ο Dispenses volumes 1–200μl.
ο Applications include sterile plate fi lling, dispensing of
high vapor pressure fl uids, and dispensing of small
volumes (1–200μl) with enhanced precision.
ο To order replacement 5-pack,use item
no. 201-30002.