SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE
CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
All SMART pipettes are been quality tested according to ISO8655/DIN
12650. The quality control according to ISO 8655/DIN 12650 involves
gravimetric testing of each pipette with distilled water (quality 3, DIN
ISO3696) at 25°C +- 1° C.
All SMART pipettes are been calibrated in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
laboratory. Each Pipette is calibrated, inspected and validated by
qualified technicians according to defined quality system.
SMART pipettes are constructed to permit re-adjustment for other
pipetting techniques or liquids of different temperature and viscosity.
Devise requirements and test conditions
An analytical balance must be used. The balance selection depends
upon selected model of the pipette and sensitivity of balance reading.
Test liquid: Water, distilled or deionized, grade 3 water conforming
ISO 3696.
Calibration should be carried out in a draft-free room at a constant
(+- 0.5°C) temperature of water, pipette and air between 15°C to 30°C.
The relative humidity must be above 50%, especially with volumes
under 50ul, the air humidly should be as high as possible to reduce
the effect of evaporation loss.
Special accessories for analytical balance, such as the evaporation
trap are recommended for the calibration of volumes under 50ul.
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Procedure to check calibration
The pipette is checked at maximum volume, at 50% of maximum
volume and at minimum or 10% of maximum volume, whichever is
higher.
• A new tip is first pre-wetted 3-5 times and a series of ten pipetting
is done at each volume.
• Use of forward pipetting technique is recommended.
• Calculate the inaccuracy and imprecision for all three volumes as
per EN ISO 8655/ DIN 12650 standards on the basis of the following
calculation
Conversion of weight readings to volume
_ _
Mean Value V = X · Z
_
Mean Value X = ∑ Xi
n
Xi = Balance Reading
n = number or reading
Z = Conversion factor
[example Z=1.0040 ul/mg at 25°c and 1013 hPa]
Calculation for in-accuracy (Systematic Error)
_
A% = V - Vo
· 100
Vo
_
V = Mean Value
Vo = Particular volume at which readings are taken
Calculation for Impression (Random Error)
n S = Standard Deviation
∑ ( Vi - V)2
S= i=1 V = Mean Value
n-1 n = number of readings
CV% = 100 · S
_
V
• Compare the results to the limits in the subsequent tables
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Variable Volume Pipette
Incre- Test Inac- Impreci-
Color Volume Range
CAT No. ments Volume curacy sion
code [ µl ]
[ µl ] [µl] (±) % (±) %
0.25 12 6
SVA-125 0.1 - 2.5 µl 0.002 1.25 3 3
2.5 2.5 1.6
1 2.5 1.8
SVA-100 0.5-10 µl 0.02 5 2 1
10 1 0.6
5 2 2
SVA-200 5-50 µl 0.1 25 0.8 0.4
50 0.6 0.3
10 3 1
SVA-500 10-100 µl 0.1 50 1 0.5
100 0.8 0.2
100 3 0.6
SVA-600 100-1000 µl 0.1 500 1 0.4
1000 0.6 0.2
2 3 2
SVA-700 2-20 µl 0.02 10 1.5 1
20 0.9 0.4
20 2.5 0.7
SVA-800 20-200 µl 0.2 100 0.7 0.3
200 0.6 0.2
500 2.4 0.6
SVA-905 500-5000 µl 10 2500 1.2 0.25
5000 0.6 0.15
1000 3 0.6
SVA-1000 1000-10000 µl 20 5000 0.8 0.3
10000 0.6 0.2
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Fix Volume Pipette
Test
Color Volume Range Inaccuracy Imprecision
CAT No. Volume
code [ µl ] (±) % (±) %
[µl]
SFA-2.5 2.5 µl 2.5 2 1.6
SFA-0005 5 µl 5 1.3 1.2
SFA-0010 10 µl 10 1.2 0.8
SFA-0020 20 µl 20 1 0.5
SFA-0025 25 µl 25 1 0.3
SFA-0050 50 µl 50 0.7 0.3
SFA-0100 100 µl 100 0.6 0.2
SFA-0200 200 µl 200 0.6 0.2
SFA-0250 250 µl 250 0.6 0.2
SFA-0500 500 µl 500 0.6 0.2
SFA-1000 1000 µl 1000 0.6 0.2
SFA-2000 2000 µl 2000 0.3 0.15
SFA-5000 5000 µl 5000 0.3 0.15
SFA-10000 10000 µl 10000 0.6 0.2
Multi Channel Pipette
8 Channels & 12 Channels
Test
Volume Incre- Inac- Impreci-
Color Vol-
CAT No. Range ments curacy sion
code ume
[ µl ] [ µl ] (±) % (±) %
[µl]
1 8 5
SMA8-010
SMA12-010 0.5-10 µl 0.02 5 4 2
10 2 1
2 7 3
SMA8-020
2-20 µl 0.02 10 3 2
SMA12-020
20 2 1.6
5 3 2
SMA8-050
5-50 µl 0.1 25 1.5 1
SMA12-050
50 1 0.7
10 3 2
SMA8-100 10 – 100
0.1 50 1 0.8
SMA12-100 µl
100 0.8 0.3
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20 5 1.4
SMA8-200 20-200
0.2 100 1 0.4
SMA12-200 µl
200 0.7 0.25
30 3 1
SMA8-300 30-300
0.2 150 1 0.5
SMA12-300 µl
300 0.6 0.3
Calibration Adjustment
1. Calibration adjustment is done with the Recalibration (Ellen) key.
2. Remove the calibration guard and place the Recalibration (Ellen)
key into the opening of the calibration screw on the side of the
handle.
3. Turn the key clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to de-
crease the volume.
4. After adjustment, check the calibration according to the instruc-
tions above.
5. Once within permissible error range, place calibration guard in its
position to avoid accidental changes in calibration.
For more detail information about Calibration and Adjustment, visit
www.accumaximum.com/calibration
Depending upon use, we recommend checking of calibration every six months.
However this can be adjusted to individual requirements.
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MAINTENANCE
When the SMART pipette is not in use, please make sure that it is
stored in an upright position. Accumax recommends the SMART
stand for this purpose.
You should check the pipette at the beginning of each day for accu-
mulation of dust and dirt on the outside surfaces. Attention should
be paid to the tip cone. No other solvents except Iso-propanol should
be used to clean the pipette. If the pipette is used daily, it should be
inspected every three months.
The servicing procedure starts with the disassembly of the pipette.
Please refer to the spare parts lists for better understanding of the
components. Shown here is an example of dis-assembly and as-
sembly procedure of 100-1000 μl pipette, the basic procedure is to be
followed for all other volume pipettes.
1 2 3
1. For opening press 2. Rotate the tip ejector 3. Turn out the tip ejector,
the tip ejector closer closer in the direction slowly
upwards indicated until the
snap
• Pull out the piston and other parts by unscrewing the tip cone.
Push out with piston the rest of the piston assembly including the
Seal and O-ring. Remember to keep all parts in order for reassem-
bly.
• Clean the piston, the piston spring, Seal and the O-ring with a iso-
propanol and lint free tissue. Allow them to dry.
• Check the tip cone for foreign particles and remove, if any.
• Grease the cleaned parts with the approved lubricant provided with
each pipette.
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1
Align the notch on the tip ejector with the slots on tip
ejector closer as indicated
2
Ensure the notch on the main handle matches the
slots on the tip ejector closer. Push the tip ejector
closer upwards as indicated.
3
Insert both parts in the aligned manner as indicated.
Once completely closed, twist the tip ejector closer in
the indicated direction to close
For correct re-assembly, it is crucial that the slots on the tip ejector closer match
the notches on the inside of the main handle. Please follow the above procedure.
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List of Spare Parts
Group 1
Variable Volume 100-100µl
Fix Volume 250µl
500µl
1000µl
SP 377-1
SP 302-1
SP 70-1
SP 23-1
SP 317-1
SP 392-1
SP 259-1
SP 44-1 SP 314-1
SP 14-1
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Group 2 Group 3
Variable Volume 0.1-2.5µl Variable Volume 0.5-10µl
Fix Volume 0.5µl Fix Volume 10µl
2.5µl
SP 41-1 SP 41-2
SP 301-1
SP 301-1
SP 48-2 SP 48-2
SP 258-1
SP 48-1 SP 259-1
SP 48-1
SP 38-1
SP 38-1
SP 25-1
SP 25-1
SP 314-1
SP 314-1
SP 14-1
SP 14-1
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Group 4 Group 5
Variable Volume 2-20µl Variable Volume 5-50µl
Fix Volume 20µl Fix Volume 25µl
50µl
SP 39-3
SP 40-1
SP 301-1
SP 306-1
SP 48-2 SP 45-1
SP 391-1
SP 265-1
SP 260-1
SP 47-1
SP 48-1
SP 38-1
SP 38-1
SP 25-1
SP 24-1
SP 314-1
SP 314-1
SP 14-1
SP 14-1
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Group 6 Group 7
Variable Volume 10-100µl Variable Volume 20-200µl
Fix Volume 100µl Fix Volume 200µl
SP 39-1 SP 366-1
SP 303-1
SP 305-1
SP 45-1
SP 45-1
SP 386-1
SP 261-1 SP 388-1
SP 264-1
SP 46-1
SP 45-1
SP 38-1 SP 38-1
SP 24-1 SP 24-1
SP 314-1 SP 314-1
SP 14-1
SP 14-1
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Group 8 Group 9
Variable Volume 1-5ml Variable Volume 1-10ml
Fix Volume 2ml Fix Volume 10ml
5ml
SP 31-2 SP 30-2
SP 51-1 SP 50-1
SP 53-1
SP 52-1
SP 353-1 SP 353-1
SP 304-1 SP 304-2
SP 57-2 SP 57-1
SP 263-1 SP 262-1
SP 42-1 SP 43-1
SP 28-1
SP 29-1
SP 26-1
SP 27-1
SP 312-1
SP 313-1
SP 55-1
SP 54-1
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autoclaving
Accumax SMART pipette is completely autoclavable at 2 bar pres-
sure, 121°c temperature for 20 minutes exposure time according to
DIN.
• Keep digital counter in unlock position.
• Autoclave the complete pipette without any disassembling.
• After autoclaving, allow pipette to completely cool and dry.
If the pipette is autoclaved frequently, the piston and springs should
be greased with the lubricant supplied with each pipette to maintain
smooth movement.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem area Possible Cause Solution
Pipette is Worn O-ring or seal Replace worn parts
leaking
Foreign particles between tip Clean tip cone, attach
and tip cone new tip
Foreign particles between Clean seal and piston
piston and seal
Pipette wont Worn O-ring or seal Replace worn parts
aspirate
Tip cone is loose Tighten tip cone
Piston is damaged Return pipette to
(Chemically or Mechanically) Authorised Distributor
Damaged tip cone Replace the tip cone
Pipette is Improper assembly See “Maintenance”
inaccurate section
Tip cone is loose Tighten tip cone
Tip incorrectly attached Attach firmly
Calibration altered Recalibrate according to
instructions
Inaccurate Calibration not suitable for Recalibrate with the
dispensing with particular liquid liquid in question
certain liquids
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