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  • 1 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.

  • 2 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.

  • 3 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)

  • 4 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.

  • 5 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).

  • 6 How much does the BlueSwan weigh?

    It weighs 180 g including the rechargeable battery.

  • 7 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.

  • 8 What is the Under Liquid Level function?

    Under Liquid Level is the default setting. When APM aspirates or dispenses, the point of the tip is 1~2mm under the level of the liquid surface.

  • 9 What is the Bottom function?

    The tips will move to a position about 1~2mm above the bottom of the labware when aspirating or dispensing.

  • 10 What is the Top function in dispense?

    The tips will move to the top position of the labware (except for the 384-well microplate) when the APM dispenses.