apricot S1 with 384-channel, 125 µL capacity. 2-position deck for high-density microplate automation.
Accurate, precise and intuitive automated pipetting technology
SPT Labtech apricot S1 Series provides 384-channel parallel pipetting for high-throughput liquid handling. This system delivers accurate, precise automated pipetting technology designed for convenient general use across your entire team.
Technical Specifications - apricot S1 (384-channel, 125 µL)
• Number of channels: 384 (full 96-well or 384-well format)
• Volume range: 0.5-125 µL
• Accuracy: ±5% or 0.5 µL (whichever is greater)
• Precision: CV ≤3% at 62 µL
• Pipetting technology: Air displacement with disposable tips
• Configuration: 2-position deck
• Supported formats: 96-well, 384-well SBS microplates, reservoirs, and tube racks
• Tip capacity: Up to 10 tip boxes
• Footprint: Compact benchtop design
• Throughput: Full plate transfer in <2 minutes
Parallel 384-channel pipetting for maximum throughput
Simultaneously pipette an entire 96-well or 384-well plate in a single operation. Ideal for plate replication, serial dilutions, hit-picking, and plate reformatting. Eliminate repetitive manual pipetting tasks and improve reproducibility across your laboratory.
Versatile applications for everyday workflows
Perfect for PCR setup, ELISA plate preparation, cell culture plate seeding, compound dilution series, normalization workflows, and plate consolidation. Pre-programmed protocols for common applications. Custom protocol development through intuitive software interface.
User-friendly operation for all skill levels
Walk-up-and-use design requires minimal training. Touchscreen interface with step-by-step guidance. Automated liquid level detection prevents aspiration errors. Real-time tip presence detection ensures protocol integrity. Ideal for shared laboratory environments.
Disposable tips ensure zero cross-contamination
Automatically eject used tips between transfers. Compatible with standard SBS-format tip boxes from major manufacturers. Options for filtered tips, low-retention tips, and wide-bore tips for viscous solutions or cell suspensions.
Flexible deck configuration
2-position deck accommodates source plates, destination plates, and reagent reservoirs. Interchange positions for different plate types and tube racks. Barcode reading option for enhanced sample tracking. Compatible with automated plate stackers for extended operation.