PIPETMAN M96 combines high-throughput performance with the precision required for sensitive, low-volume applications. Designed to simplify repetitive pipetting steps, it helps maintain consistency across wells while improving workflow efficiency. Key features include:
PIPETMAN® M96 (2–20 µL) is designed for accurate, low-volume pipetting across microplates. By enabling rapid, consistent liquid handling across all 96 channels, it helps streamline plate preparation while maintaining reproducibility.
Its intuitive touchscreen interface guides you through each step of your workflow, while the ergonomic design supports comfortable operation during repetitive tasks. Compatible with SLAS-standard microplates and PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips, PIPETMAN M96 integrates seamlessly into your existing lab environment without requiring specialized consumables.
Accessories designed for PIPETMAN M96 help ensure proper plate positioning, stability, and efficient organization during pipetting. They support high-throughput workflows and work seamlessly with SLAS-standard microplates, helping you stay organized without taking up extra bench space.
PIPETMAN M96 is designed for use with standard PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips, ensuring reliable sealing and uniform performance across all 96 channels. These high-quality tips support accurate, reproducible results while simplifying inventory across your lab.
VIEW DIAMOND TIPSPIPETMAN M96 is a compact, high-performance 96-channel electronic pipette designed to simplify and accelerate plate-based laboratory workflows. Combining automation-level efficiency with the flexibility of a benchtop instrument, it enables simultaneous pipetting across 96 wells while remaining compatible with standard PIPETMAN® DIAMOND tips and SLAS labware. Ideal for applications such as PCR setup, ELISA, serial dilutions, and plate replication, PIPETMAN M96 helps laboratories increase throughput, improve consistency, and reduce hands-on time, without the complexity or cost of fully automated systems.
Yes. PIPETMAN M96 is fully compatible with standard SLAS-format microplates, ensuring seamless integration into existing lab workflows.
It works with:
No proprietary plates are required, allowing full flexibility and easier procurement.
Yes. PIPETMAN M96 enables pipetting in 384-well microplates in just four movements using its 96-channel head.
With the Reversible Tray (96/384):
The plate is manually slid from one corner of the tray to the next:
In four simple steps, the entire 384-well plate is filled.
With the Multi-Tray:
The multi-tray offers guided movement using:
Each shift positions the next series of wells under the tips, allowing full 384-well coverage with precision and control.
Result: Efficient 384-well pipetting without the need for a dedicated 384-channel instrument.
Three rotating tray models are available to adapt to different workflows.
All trays:
Single Reversible Trays (96- / 384-Well)
The single tray and rotating tray adapted to 384-well microplates enable you to slide the microplate manually from one corner to another and fill a 384-well plate with 96 tips.
Ideal for laboratories transitioning between plate formats.
Multi-Tray for 96- and 384-Well Microplates
The multi-tray is equipped with two shifting levers: one to move back and forth the 384-well microplate, and one to set the preferred option to move the tray sideways - free sliding or with notches. It is designed for:
No, PIPETMAN M96 uses standard PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips.
This means:
Using standard, widely available tips help laboratories control operating costs over time.
PIPETMAN M96 is designed for intuitive operation. It features:
During protocol execution, the next steps are displayed in real time, helping reduce surprises and minimize user error. Users can also program, store, and run customized workflows with confidence.
PIPETMAN M96 includes an Admin control function that supports compliance with most Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
PIPETMAN M96 is compact and space efficient.
Dimensions (W × L × H): 340 × 210 × 450 mm Weight: Approx. 10.2 kg (without accessories)
Yes. PIPETMAN M96 is fully transportable.
This portability makes it ideal for multi-room or shared lab environments.
Power Supply:
Environmental Conditions:
Storage Conditions:
These materials provide durability while maintaining manageable weight.
All models can be connected to PIPETMAN M96 software to create custom protocols on a computer and upgrade the firmware version with a wire. PIPETMAN M96 Bluetooth-connected models are available in select locations. Please contact your Gilson representative for more details.
PIPETMAN M96 is designed to accelerate plate-based workflows across research, biotech, and regulated laboratories.
Key Applications
In ELISA protocols, PIPETMAN M96 significantly reduces hands-on time while improving consistency.
It is particularly effective for:
By pipetting 96 wells simultaneously, laboratories can streamline microplate filling and reduce variability linked to human factors. Studies and workflow evaluations show substantial time savings compared to manual single channel or multichannel pipettes, especially in high-throughput ELISA testing environments.
This makes it ideal for labs looking to increase throughput without investing in large automated platforms.
Typical PIPETMAN M96 users operate in:
It is particularly attractive for:
PIPETMAN M96 offers multiple pipetting modes to support diverse workflows:
Standard Pipette: For routine applications, including partial plate filling with partial tip fitting.
Reverse Mode for:
Mix
Repetitive
Plate-to-Plate
Manual Mode
Custom Mode
With its wide range of pipetting modes and application flexibility, PIPETMAN M96 adapts to evolving workflows while maintaining consistency, speed, and control - bridging the gap between manual pipettes and fully automated systems.
PIPETMAN M96 and its accessories are designed so that the parts in contact with contaminants can regularly and easily be cleaned and decontaminated. Standard laboratory cleaning and disinfecting solutions can be wiped on the pipette, such as sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach), hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, and surface decontaminants (eg. RNaseZap, Lookout® DNA Erase).
| SKU | FH10001 |
| Range | PIPETMAN M96 |
| Model | P96x20M |
| Adjustable or Fixed Volume | Adjustable Volume |
| Nominal Volume | 20 |
| Systematic Error (μL) | 2 μL = ± 0.12 μL l 10 μL = ± 0.12 μL l 20 μL= ± 0.20 μL |
| Random Error (μL) | 2 μL = ≤ 0.100 μL l 10 μL = ≤ 0.100 μL l 20 μL= ≤ 0.180 μL |
| Systematic Error (%) | 10 %= ± 6.00 % l 50 % = ± 1.20 % l 100 % = ± 1.00 % |
| Random Error (%CV) | 10 %= ≤ 5.0 % l 50 % = ≤ 1.0 % l 100 % = ≤ 0.9 % |
| Volume Range | 2-20 µL |
| Pipette Tips Included | 2 x PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips Blister Refill 384-certified DS200 autoclavable |
| Connected | Yes |
| Number of Channels | 96 |
| Volume | 2-20 µL |
| Amperage | 90-264V AC |
| Calibrated | Yes |
| Frequency | 47 to 63 Hz |
| Programmability | Yes |
| Software | PIPETMAN M Connected Software |
| Disposable | Reusable |
| Material | Housing: Polystyrene (PS), Pin Plate: Polyoxymethylene (POM), Stainless Steel, Metal parts: Aluminum |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 34 x 21 x 45 cm |
| Product Length (Metric) | 34 cm |
| Product Weight (Metric) | 10.2 kg |
| Product Weight (Imperial) | 22.49 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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