The microPro in Biosafety Cabinets and Glove Hoods
Working with pathogenic microbes or highly toxic compounds often requires working in special hoods known as glove boxes, isolation glove boxes, or Class III biological safety cabinets. These cabinets have a number of features to protect researchers from harm, including a complete seal and highly specialized filter systems for air movement. They typically have ports with attached rubber gloves that allow technicians to reach into the hood without risk of exposure to the materials inside.
While this extra layer of protection is critical for lab safety, performing experiments is more difficult due to limited mobility and dexterity when working through glove ports. Working with sensitive pipettors and machines that require minute manual adjustments can be a headache through thicker gloves and constrained movements. Long or complex experiments involving 96 well plates can become exercises in frustration as researchers struggle to quickly fill plates and adjust equipment.
Avidien is here with a practical solution for performing large-volume experiments in Class III biosafety cabinets and glove boxes. The microPro semi-automated pipetting instrument streamlines 96 well plate protocols anywhere in your lab. With its small size and the ability to set controls at a distance, with only a single motion for pipetting, the microPro offers a unique solution for the most restricted workspaces.
Compact Sized 96 / 384 Well Pipettor
Thanks to a thoughtful design the microPro’s footprint is only 7.5” wide by 8.5” deep and 12.6” high, allowing the instrument to fit in even the most crowded hoods. The 11.5 lb device can be easily transported to different areas of the lab as needed or tucked into a dedicated space in your biosafety cabinet.
Wireless Pipettor Programming
Unlike most pipettors, the microPro is easily adjustable from afar. An intuitive iPad interface and wire-free Bluetooth connection allow the programming of individual aspirations or full-length protocols from the comfort of your desk, with detailed customizations to suit any liquid. Users can quickly set volumes outside the glove box to accurately pipette any volume. The microPro’s single run button means that programmed steps run with a simple push - no need for complex movements in the hood.
Easy Loading Pipette Tips
An easy touch pipettor is only effective if tip changes are easy too. With touchless tip ejection and Easy Touch Tip Loading, tip changes are a breeze - no need to struggle with clamps or double-check that tips are secure.
Pipetting Depth Recall
Many labs work with multiple brands of plates and reservoirs, each with its own unique dimensions. When working in small volumes, it’s often critical to get pipette tips to a specific depth in the plate for aspirating or mixing. Many pipettors have manual adjustments for this task, which can be difficult to see in a closed hood and a pain to adjust when multiple containers are used in one protocol. The microPro’s pipetting depth recall (PDR) feature allows users to program custom offsets for an unlimited number of labware types. PDR settings can be built into protocols to assure that the microPro moves to the right depth on every step, even during complex procedures, with no on-the-fly adjustments necessary.
The Best 96 Well Pipettor for Biosafety Cabinets
Working with dangerous materials is stressful enough, your instruments shouldn’t add to your daily concerns. The microPro 300 makes working in constrained spaces easy with a small footprint, easy controls, and simple tip swaps.