BlueSwan Pipette Controller
Precise Pipetting with Handy and Elegant Design
With full-featured functions, the BlueSwan pipette controller brings comfort and precision to your pipetting. Wall mount and self-inverted design saves your work space. The UV resistant cover and autoclavable nose cone, pipette holder and filter ensure decontamination. Furthermore, the light-weight and ergonomic design free you from fatigue and occupational injury while you do repetitive pipetting all day long.
Features and Benefits
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Space Saving
Self-inverted design enables it stand on the bench alone
UV Resistant Housing
Decontamination by UV radiation
Light Weight Only 180g
Easier Access to Filter
Fast removable design of the nose cone
High Quality Battery Indicator
3 colors show the battery status
Reliable Connection
Mini USB-plug charger adapterSpecifications
- Pipette Compatibility
- 1 - 100 ml plastic/glass pipette
- Max Aspirating and Dispensing Speed
- >7.5 ml/sec
- Dispensing Mode
- Blow-out/Gravity
- Speed Control Wheel
- Continuous; +/- indicates Fast/Slow
- Number of Dispenses
- Approx. 4,500 times (with a 25 ml pipette)
- Charging Time
- Approx. 4 hours
- Charger Adaptor
- Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz Selectable power plug: US/EU/UK/AU Output: DC 5V/2.0 A
- Power Jack
- Mini-USB
- Filter
- Hydrophobic 25 mm diameter, 0.2 μm
- Battery
- Lithium-ion polymer battery 3.7 V/1,100 mAh
- Autoclavable
- Nose cone, pipette holder and filter only
- Operating Temperature
- 5 - 40°C
- Operating Humidity
- RH: 0 - 85%
- Weight
- 180 g, including a battery
- Certification
- Complies with CE, EN55011, EN61326-2-6 (Class A), EN61010-1, RoHS compliant
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- BS01-1000
- BlueSwan pipette controller, US plug
- BS01-2000
- BlueSwan pipette controller, EU plug
- BS01-3000
- BlueSwan pipette controller, UK plug
- BS01-4000
- BlueSwan pipette controller, AU plug
FAQ
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How do I know if the battery is fully charged?
The LED battery indicator shows the battery status.
-Battery Indicator: (Blue) Fully charged
-Battery Indicator: (Purple) Half charged
-Battery Indicator: (Red) Almost empty
-Battery Indicator: (Off) Empty
-Battery Indicator: (Blinking red) Partial charge
-Battery Indicator: (Continuous blue) Full charge -
How do I adjust the speed of aspiration and dispensing?
You can adjust aspiration and dispensing speed by rotating the speed control wheel and pressing the aspiration and dispensing buttons.
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Can I dispense liquid in gravity mode?
Yes, you can dispense liquid in gravity mode by pressing the dispensing button slightly (4~5 mm).
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What are the possible reasons for reduced suction efficiency of the BlueSwan?
Reduced suction efficiency may be caused by a dirty or wet membrane filter or a low battery.
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What can I do when the serological pipette in the BlueSwan drips?
Please check the following items.
- That the serological pipette is securely inserted in the pipette holder.
- That the pipette holder and membrane filter are both inserted correctly.
- That the pipette holder and pipette are intact and undamaged. -
The serological pipette is loose in the BlueSwan. What is the reason for this?
The serological pipette may not be inserted correctly into the BlueSwan or the pipette holder may be damaged.
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What are the specifications of the battery used in the BlueSwan?
-Type: Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery
-Capacity: 1100 mAh
-Full recharge time: Approx 4 hours
-Number of dispenses: Approx 4500 (with a 25 ml pipette) -
What is the function of the protective hole?
If too much liquid gets into the filter by accident, it will flow into a circulating silicon tube inside the machine and spurt out of the protective hole. This unique and safe design prevents parts inside the BlueSwan from corrosion and contamination.
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Is the BlueSwan UV-resistant and autoclavable?
- The housing of the BlueSwan is UV-resistant.
- The PTFE filter, silicone pipette holder and polypropylene nose cone can be autoclaved (121°C, 1.2 kg/cm2 for 20 min). -
How much does the BlueSwan weigh?
It weighs 180 g including the rechargeable battery.
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What kind of membrane filters are used in the BlueSwan?
The filter is a 25 mm diameter hydrophobic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filter with a pore size of 0.2 µm.