Manual micropipette VIAFLO 384

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Overview
VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 are handheld electronic multichannel pipettes designed to increase throughput and reproducibility for plate-based workflows. The base unit accepts quick-change pipetting heads (24, 96 or 384 channels) and supports manual and hands-free automatic modes for bench-top and laminar-flow hood use.

Key points

• Handheld electronic operation available for transfers across 24, 96 and 384 channels for rapid filling, dilution, dispensing and mixing of SBS-format labware.
• Two operating modes: ergonomic handheld use with servo-assisted steering for fast positioning, and a hands-free automatic mode for reproducible unattended pipetting.
• Modular design: removable pipetting heads (24/96/384) are exchanged in under one minute to adapt channel count and volume range to the application.
• Full-colour screen and touch wheel enable intuitive programming; USB connection and VIALINK software allow custom protocols and instrument management.
• Compatible consumables include GRIPTIPS® for secure tip attachment and power-assisted loading/ejection; reservoirs and plate-holder options increase throughput and reduce handling.

Pipetting head options and volume ranges

• 24 Channel Pipetting Heads
  • 10 - 300 µl
  • 50 - 1250 µl
• 96 Channel Pipetting Heads
  • 0.5 - 12.5 µl
  • 2 - 50 µl
  • 5 - 125 µl
  • 10 - 300 µl
  • 50 - 1250 µl
• 384 Channel Pipetting Heads
  • 0.5 - 12.5 µl
  • 2 - 50 µl
  • 5 - 125 µl

Typical applications

• Reservoir-to-plate transfers (compound and reagent additions, ELISA handling, cell seeding, medium exchange)
• Rapid filling of multiple microplates using Repeat Dispense (aspirate once, dispense multiple aliquots)
• Dispensing, diluting, mixing and other plate-based workflows across 24-, 96-, 384- and 1536-well formats (with appropriate plate holder)

Accessories & consumables

• GRIPTIPS® pipette tips for secure attachment, sterile handling and power-assisted loading/ejection
• Multichannel, 12-well and divided reagent reservoirs, available also in trial packs
• Optional modules (MAG/HEATMAG) and plate-holder options to support magnetic bead processing and 1536‑well workflows

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Channels: selectable 24, 96 or 384 via removable heads
• Interchangeable pipetting heads: quick-change (< 1 minute)
• Volume ranges (by head): 0.5–12.5 µl; 2–50 µl; 5–125 µl; 10–300 µl; 50–1250 µl (availability depends on head)
• Operation modes: handheld (servo-assisted steering) and hands-free automatic
• User interface: full-colour screen and touch wheel; USB connection for PC and VIALINK software
• Deck/stage: up to three deck positions; stacking up to 8 microplates
• Compatibility: SBS-format plates, GRIPTIPS® tips, multichannel reservoirs and plate-holder accessories
• Designed for bench-top and laminar-flow hood use (compact footprint)