This document describes the features and performance of the Velocity11 Bravo liquid handling platform, as well as the advantages of using this platform for automated liquid handling.
This document serves as a technical note for the Agilent Velocity11 Bravo liquid handling platform, specifically evaluating the performance of its 96-channel ST disposable tip head with 10 uL tips. The platform is designed for automated liquid handling in laboratories, offering nine deck positions that can accommodate various microplate formats and be configured with heating, cooling, or shaking stations.
The note describes a testing method using a tartrazine/DMSO solution to measure accuracy and precision across a volume range of 0.3 to 2.0 uL. Results indicate that the system achieves a coefficient of variation (CV) of 3.1% and an accuracy of +1.5% at 0.3 uL, with performance meeting or exceeding 2.0 uL specifications at higher volumes. The document concludes that the platform is ideal for applications requiring precise dispensing at low volumes, such as genomic applications and cell-based assays.
| Tip Volume Range | 0.3-10 uL |
|---|---|
| Deck Positions | nine |
| Accuracy at 0.3 uL | +1.5% |
| Precision at 0.3 uL | 3.1% CV |
| Accuracy at 0.5 uL | +0.8% |
| Precision at 0.5 uL | 2.3% CV |
| Accuracy at 2.0 uL | +0.8% |
| Precision at 2.0 uL | 1.1% CV |
The accuracy is +1.5% and the precision is 3.1% CV.
Yes, it is designed to fit inside some models of laminar flow hoods and retain laminar flow.
It accommodates any 96-, 384-, or 1536-well SBS standard microplates.