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Air-Z Premier
Air-Z Premier
Air Displacement Pumps
Description
High Performance Liquid Handling
The Air-Z Premier delivers excellent pipetting performance from a few microliters of liquid up to five milliliters with superior precision and accuracy.
It is a fully programmable, automated air displacement pump and comes with features that make your liquid handling workflow more secure and easy:
- liquid level detection (pressure, capacitive and hybrid)
- real-time pressure data
- tip-loss detection and tip ejection
Secure Workflow
Our air displacement modules are the perfect solution where process security is key; applications like diagnostics, NGS or point-of-care instrumentation. By using disposable tips, our Air-Z pipetting modules prevent cross contamination and carryover during sample transfer or reagent aliquoting; providing the necessary safety in your workflow.
Compact Size and Maintenance-Free
The compact and lightweight design of the Air-Z pipetting modules makes them ideal for the usage in small instruments like point-of-care devices. In addition, they require reduced maintenance as no valves, syringes or tubing is needed; saving you time, reducing cost and providing a simpler instrument design.
Easy Integration
Our pipetting modules offer superior flexibility. Thanks to their simple mechanical interface they can be seamlessly integrated into any liquid handling OEM instrumentation. Whether for diagnostic or analytical equipment, the choice for rapid, reliable liquid handling has never been so easy.
Furthermore, they can be configured for single unit operation or address up to 15 pumps individually.
Preconfigured or Customized? You Decide.
We offer Air-Z in four preconfigured models – ranging from fully programmable to truly economical. For more special OEM applications, we offer customized designs, volumes and mounting options to your exact requirements. Developers can either use their own drivers, or choose a complete package that matches Air-Z pipetting modules with our optimized pump controllers.
Case Study | Air-Z Pipette Pumps Help to Launch NGS Workflow Simplification Project
TriContinent helped a leading provider of products and services for the scientific community evolve their Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) equipment instrument. The company's goal was to introduce new, improved, and fully integrated components to simplify the NGS workflow. Read how our experts provided the pipette pumps that elevated the NGS system to be more efficient, compact, and easy to use.
Download the Case Study
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Compare Air-Z Models
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 Flex
Automated air displacement pipetting module available with or without control electronics and pressure sensor.
Air-Z Mini
Most economical model for low-duty cycle applications, designed for easy installation and replacement.
Air-Z Legacy
TriContinent's first air displacement pipette with proven technology for use on liquid handling robotic systems.
Air-Z FEATURES
Air-Z Premier
Air-Z Flex
Air-Z Mini (available upon request)
Air-Z Legacy
High-resolution encoder (step loss detection)
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Liquid level detection: pressure (pLLD)
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Liquid level detection: capative & hybrid (cLLD & hLLD)
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Real time streaming pressure data
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Quiet at all speeds
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Built-in tip ejector
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Clogged tip detection
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Fully programmable (w/control electronics)
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Optional horizontal or vertical mounting orientation
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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
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