Air-Z Flex
Automated air displacement pipetting module available with or without control electronics and pressure sensor.
- Automated air displacement pipettor module with high resolution encoder for dependable step loss detection
- Horizontal and vertical mounting configurations
- Compact design
- Available in 50 µL, 250 µL, and 1000 µL volumes
- Optional pressure sensor and control electronics
- Prevention of cross contamination and carryover during sample transfer and reagent aliquoting
- No tubing and priming required
- Custom tip adaptors, orientations and sizes to fit your instrument design
- Optional tip adaptor and disposable tips
Air-Z Legacy
TriContinent's first air displacement pipette with proven technology for use on liquid handling robotic systems.
Air-Z Premier
Fully-featured, fully programmable air-displacement pipetting module with integrated tip ejection and automatic detection of liquid levels, tips, tip blockage, step loss and more.
Air-Z FEATURES | Air-Z Premier | Air-Z Flex | Air-Z Legacy |
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High-resolution encoder (step loss detection) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Liquid level detection: pressure (pLLD) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Liquid level detection: capative & hybrid (cLLD & hLLD) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Real time streaming pressure data | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Quiet at all speeds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Built-in tip ejector | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Clogged tip detection | ✓ | Option | ✗ |
Fully programmable (w/control electronics) | ✓ | Option | ✗ |
Optional horizontal or vertical mounting orientation | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Pump volume options | 1000 μl | 50 μl, 250 μl, 1000 μl | 20 μl, 1000 μl, 2000 μl, 5000 μl |
Tip volume availability | 20 μl, 50 μl, 200 μl, 1000 μl | 20 μl, 50 μl, 200 μl, 1000 μl | 20 μl, 1000 μl, 2000 μl, 5000 μl |
Overall dimensions without disposable tip (H x W x D) | 168.7 mm x 60.5 mm x 30.5 mm | 130.5 mm x 30.6 mm x 25.0 mm | 131 mm x 47 mm |
Drive Design | Stepper motor driven linear actuator with high resolution optical encoder for step loss detection |
Dispense Speed | Pump volume 1000 μL: 1 μL/second up to 1800 ul/secondPump volume 250 μL: 1 μL/ second up to 450 μL/secondPump volume 50 μL: 1 μL/second up to 150 μL/second |
Volume Resolution | Pump volume 1000 μL: 0.301 μL/half step increment with 3700 increments/full strokePump volume 250 μL: 0.075 μL/half step increment with 3500 increments/full strokePump volume 50 μL: 0.025 μL/half step increment with 2500 increments/full stroke |
Communication Interfaces | RS232, RS485, or CAN |
Addressing | Maximum of 15 pumps individually |
Operating Noise | <60 dBA, Indoor use only |
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity | 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F)20 to 95% RH at 40°C (104°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature Non-Operating Humidity | -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)30% to 85% RH non-condensing |
Media Temperature | 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) |
Overall Dimensions (H x W x D)(with full electronics with tip adapter and without disposable tip) | Vertical orientation: 5.13 in [130.4 mm] x 1.20 in. [30.6 mm] x .83 in. [21.0 mm] Horizontal orientation: 2.11 in [53.6 mm] x 4.24 in. [107.7 mm] x .83 in. [21.0 mm] |
Weight | 125 gm |
Fluid Contact Materials (in case of accidental fluid aspiration) | 1000 μL & 250 μL—Acetal, PTFE, Silicone lubricant, Silicone, PPS, Neoprene, Borosilicate glass, Viton and Stainless steel 50 μL—Acetal, BunaN, Silicone lubricant, Silicone, PPS, Neoprene, Viton and Stainless steel |
Functional Parameters with Full Electronics*
Imprecision (full volume) in 50 μL, 200 µL, 100 µL Tips | <0.75% CV |
Inaccuracy (full volume) | <1% Tip volume |
10% Tip volumes |
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Imprecision | <1% CV |
Inaccuracy | <2% |
Power Requirement | 24VDC, 500 mA |
Power Rating | <500 mA (peak) |
*Specifications were determined gravimetrically using a precision balance, an automated robotic handling system withoptimized pump protocol, and tightly controlled environmental conditions; test temperature 23C ±2C, relative humidity35% ±5%, pump and test liquid (distilled water) temperature ≤ ±1 C of room temperature. Results may vary in otherenvironmental conditions, with other liquids, with disposable tips used, and depending on pump handling methods. |
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*Parameters without full electronics dependent on customer use
Please contact your TriContinent Sales Representative for current pricing
Air-Z Flex, Vertical
Catalog # | Description |
|---|---|
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10312 | Air-Z Flex,1000 μL with Full Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10318 | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Full Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10324 | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with Full Electronics |
Air-Z Flex, Horizontal
Catalog # | Description |
|---|---|
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10315 | Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with Full Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10321 | Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Full Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with no Electronics |
Contact us for details | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with Pressure Sensor |
10327 | Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with Full Electronics |
Racked Tips
Catalog # | Description |
|---|---|
10370 | 1000 μL Tips, Clear, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
10371 | 200 μL Tips, Clear, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
10372 | 50 μL Tips, Clear, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
10378 | 1000 μL Tips, LLD, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
10379 | 200 μL Tips, LLD, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
10380 | 50 μL Tips, LLD, Non-Sterile, Non-Filtered, 96/rack |
Tip Adapters
Catalog # | Description |
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10009 | Tip Adapter |
Accessories
Catalog # | Description | Purpose | Product |
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10388 | Cable Set (a 10-position flex cable interface PCBA and 10-position connector with 18” flying leads for the pump interface) | General-purpose evaluation cables | Air-Z Flex with full electronics, Air-Z Premier |
10389 | USB | and CAN bus/USB) | RS232 evaluation |
Please contact customer service | TCS Air-Z Commander | RS232 evaluation | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
Please contact customer service | Terminal Emulator Program | RS232 evaluation | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
960 | USB/RS485 Converter Kit | USB/RS485 evaluation | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
8698-03 | USB A/B Cable | USB/RS485 evaluation | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
963 | USB/CAN Bus Converter Kit | Adding CAN bus for data streaming hookup | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
959 | RS232/485 Converter Kit | RS232 evaluation | Air-Z Flex/Premier with full electronics |
AIR-Z BROCHURE
AIR-Z BROCHURE
Air-Z Flex Datasheet
Air-Z Flex Datasheet
Air-Z Flex Manual
Air-Z Flex Manual
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Full Electronics
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Full Electronics
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with No Electonics
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with No Electonics
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Pressure Sensor
Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Pressure Sensor
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Full Electronics
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Full Electronics
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with No Electonics
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with No Electonics
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Pressure Sensor
Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Pressure Sensor
Z-Series Warranty Information
TriContinent operates an ISO 13485 registered manufacturing facility that delivers the highest quality products. Z-Series Pumps are general laboratory components not subject to FDA regulatory approval. TriContinent uses the highest quality components with applicable safety markings to meet the needs of system designers. Z-Series Pumps do not carry independent CE markings as they are components designed for use within larger systems which are subject to independent testing and certification.
We stand behind the Z-Series Pumps with a 1-year warranty. During the warranty period, should a Z-Series Pump fail, call us with an explanation of malfunction and TriContinent will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number for repair or replacement at our discretion, at no charge.
It is the responsibility of the customer to determine the suitability of an application and the material compatibility of our product with your application.
When returning a product for repair or replacement, please contact TriContinent Customer Service to receive an RMA number. When calling please be sure to have the following information available:
- Catalog Number
- Serial Number
- Explanation of Malfunction
TriContinent will not accept the return of any product with out prior approval. TriContinent reserves the right to refuse a return of product that has been used with infectious microbiological or radioactive substances or any other materials that may be deemed hazardous.
The RMA number should be referenced on the outside of the shipping container when returning to TriContinent.
Warranty Exlusions
The above warranty shally not apply for defective products resulting from:
- Improper or Inadquate maintenance by the customer
- Unauthorized maintenance or service
- Customer misuse
- Operation outside of environmental specifications for the product
- Instruments returned without proper packagings
Note: For equipment damaged in shipping, please contact the shipper directly.
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