Frequently Asked Questions – Adjustable  

Can I calibrate the Ovation pipette myself

At what volume should I dispense when verifying calibration or changing calibration for a specific liquid?

At what volume should I verify my Ovation adjustable volume pipette?

I can’t reach the bottom of my taller sample tubes. What do I do?

What is the expected life of the battery?

Can I calibrate the Ovation pipette myself? return to faq

Yes. Software for in-lab calibration is internal to the pipette. Once you have determined the actual volume that the pipette is delivering, this value can be directly entered into the calibration software. That’s all it takes. A known calibration factor for any liquid can also be entered at any time.

At what volume should I dispense when verifying calibration or changing calibration for a specific liquid?  return to faq

• For pipetting performance across the entire range, calibration verification should be based on the volume delivery at the pipette’s maximum volume.
• For optimum performance with a specific liquid at a set volume, use that volume setting. If the specific liquid is dispensed at multiple volumes, then use the pipette’s maximum volume.

At what volume should I verify my Ovation adjustable volume pipette?  return to faq

Unless the pipette is used only at one set volume, the pipette should be verified at the low, mid-range and high volume settings. Unlike other pipettes, accuracy and precision specifications for the Ovation apply to the entire operating range, not just to certain points of the pipette's range.

I can’t reach the bottom of my taller sample tubes. What do I do?  return to faq

An extended nozzle that increases the pipette¹s reach by 1² is available for models dispensing 200µL or less. This allows the tip to reach the bottom of even 50mL centrifuge tubes. The larger volume capacity tips used on Ovation pipettes for dispensing 201 to 1000µL easily reach the bottom of taller sample tubes without a nozzle extension. Order VistaLab Cat. #9057-1012 .

What is the expected life of the battery?  return to faq

Users are finding that the battery is lasting 12-18+ months. Life expectancy is dependent on the frequency of volume setting changes. When the error message “r2.0x” appears on the display, this indicates that there is insufficient power remaining in the battery to reposition the plunger motor to the new volume setting. The battery needs to be replaced immediately. The battery is replaceable by the user and the only tool required is a coin. The battery is a lithium 3V CR2 battery available at most general goods stores and radio/camera shops.