With the advancement of science and technology, the emergence of fully automatic pipetting workstations has provided scientific researchers with unprecedented convenience and accuracy. Opentrons fully automatic pipetting workstation, with its excellent performance and flexible applicability, has become the tool of choice for many laboratories. However, to achieve full effectiveness, a suitable and stable laboratory environment is essential. This article aims to analyze in detail the specific requirements of the Opentrons fully automatic pipetting workstation for the laboratory environment, and aims to help scientific researchers deeply understand and optimize experimental conditions, thereby further improving experimental efficiency and data quality.

Opentrons fully automatic pipetting workstation

1. Working temperature: The workstation needs to operate within the temperature range of 20℃~24℃. This requirement ensures the stability and accuracy of the pipette and other internal components, avoiding errors caused by temperature fluctuations. 2. Working humidity: The relative humidity should be maintained between 40% and 60%RH. Proper humidity helps prevent static interference and corrosion of internal pipette parts, ensuring pipetting accuracy and extending the life of the equipment. 3. Cleanliness: The workstation should be placed in a relatively clean environment to reduce interference from dust and other pollutants. Some Opentrons models such as Flex and OT-2 are equipped with HEPA modules, which can effectively filter particles above 0.3μm in the air and provide a clean operating environment for experiments. However, even then, overall laboratory cleanliness still needs to be maintained to minimize the risk of contamination. 4. Power supply requirements: The workstation requires a stable power supply, which usually requires a single platform of 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, and a maximum power of about 1150W (the specific value may vary depending on the model). Unstable power can cause equipment failure or affect experimental results. 5. Space requirements: The laboratory should provide sufficient working space to place the Opentrons fully automatic pipetting workstation and allow operators to perform necessary operations and maintenance. Also, make sure there is adequate ventilation space around your workstation to avoid overheating and performance degradation. 6. Electromagnetic environment: Avoid placing the workstation in a strong electromagnetic field environment, such as near large motors, transformers, etc. Strong electromagnetic fields can interfere with the workstation's electronic components and sensors, leading to inaccurate pipetting or equipment failure. 7. Other precautions: When using the workstation, relevant operating procedures and safety guidelines should be followed to ensure the safety of operators and the normal operation of equipment. Perform regular maintenance and upkeep on the workstation, such as cleaning pipettes, checking sensors, etc., to ensure its long-term stable operation.

The laboratory environment requirements of Opentrons fully automatic pipetting workstation cover many aspects such as temperature, humidity, cleanliness, power supply, space, and electromagnetic environment. Only by meeting these requirements can the normal operation of the workstation and the accuracy of experimental results be ensured.

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