PLT Pipette Leak Testing Unit

The BRAND PLT Pipette Leak Testing Unit detects even the smallest leaks in air displacement pipettes. Leakage, arising from damage either to the seals, pistons or tip cones, is the most frequent cause of inaccuracy in piston-operated pipettes. To ensure accurate pipetting results, air-displacement pipettes must be calibrated at regular intervals. While the PLT cannot replace regular gravimetric testing, daily pipette checks can provide a safeguard during the periods between calibrations.

Product Features:

Test with or without tips
Quantifiable results with pass/fail criteria for each pipette size
Results in seconds

Now available! New PLT Connect Software allows tracking of instruments and printing of test results.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use the PLT unit instead of sending my pipettes for calibration?
No. The PLT unit does not replace regular gravimetric testing of your pipettes. However, what it does provide is a safeguard during the periods between calibrations. Daily checks with the PLT unit can detect small leaks which affect the accuracy of the pipette, ensuring greater process reliability.

2. What is the purpose of testing my pipette both with and without a tip attached?
When you perform the test with a tip attached, the entire pipette system is checked. If a leak is detected, repeat the test without the tip. If no leak is detected without a tip attached, the pipette is funtioning fine. The leak is arising from the tip cone/tip coupling region. Most likely the tip is not a good fit. Try a different brand of tip.

3. Can I test my multi-channel pipette with the PLT unit?
Yes. The multichannel pipette adapter is not provided with the PLT unit, but is available for purchase. It is catalog number 703977.

4. Can I get replacement filters for the pipette adapters?
Yes. The replacement filters are sold in packs of 10 - catalog number 703978.

WARNING These products can expose you to chemicals including Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Lead and Lead Compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The PLT unit is supplied with: single channel adapters for testing with and without tips, universal power supply (100-240V, 50/60Hz), operating manual, carrying/storage case.

Description	Pkg. Size	Cat. No.
PLT Pipette Leak Testing Unit	Each	703970
PLT Connect Software	CD-Rom	703980
Multichannel pipette adapter, incl. 4 plugs	each	703977
Replacement PE filters	Pack of 10	703978
Single channel pipette adapter, for testing with tip, incl. plug	Each	703975
Single channel pipette adapter, for testing without tip, incl. plug	Each	703976
Universal power supply, 110-240V	Each	703979

Item Group: PLT unit
Unit of Measure: Each
Pack Quantity: Pack of 1

Plt Pipette Leak Testing Unit