TriContinent Air-Z Flex ADP Pumps
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Air-Z Flex
Air Displacement Pumps

  • 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

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Air-Z Flex

Automated air displacement pipetting module available with or without control electronics and pressure sensor.

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TriContinent's first air displacement pipette with proven technology for use on liquid handling robotic systems.

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Most economical model for low-duty cycle applications, designed for easy installation and replacement.

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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 Mini (available upon request)
Air-Z Legacy
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
50 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, 50 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
110.7 mm x 20.2 mm x 19 mm
131 mm x 47 mm

Specifications

Specifications

 

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
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.

*Parameters without full electronics dependent on customer use

Dimensions

Ordering Information

Air-Z Flex, Vertical

 

Catalog #
Description
Contact us for details
Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with no Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with Pressure Sensor
10312
Air-Z Flex, 1000 μL with Full Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with no Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Pressure Sensor
10318
Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Full Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with no Electronics
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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
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Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with no Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Pressure Sensor
10321
Air-Z Flex, 250 μL with Full Electronics
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Air-Z Flex, 50 μL with no Electronics
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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
10009
Tip Adapter

Accessories

 

Catalog #
Description
Purpose
Product
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

Downloads

AIR-Z BROCHURE

MKT90041

Air-Z Flex Datasheet

8694-28

Air-Z Flex Manual

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Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Full Electronics

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Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with No Electonics

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Air-Z Flex Model Horizontal with Pressure Sensor

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Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Full Electronics

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Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with No Electonics

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Air-Z Flex Model Vertical with Pressure Sensor

Warranty

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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