What is the difference between ZEUS and ZEUS X1?
ZEUS® X1 (Z-Excursion Universal SamplerTM - eXchange Series 1 mL) is a fully programmable, compact pipettor that gives integrators access to Hamilton’s latest innovations in air displacement technology. Building upon the success of its predecessor ZEUS, the clean-sheet design of ZEUS X1 combines over 60 years of liquid handling experience into one powerful channel.
New ZEUS X1 features include:
- The industry’s first integrated Z-axis with a removable and replaceable pipetting head for quick and easy service.
- An adjustable mount for fine tilt and offset alignment.
- Improved pressure and capacitive liquid level detection and following during aspiration and dispense.
- 20 mm increase in Z-travel.
- Hamilton’s proprietary CO-RE® II technology which decouples tip retention and sealing enabling low-force tip pick-up and eject to eliminate the risks of tip deformity, aerosol generation, and premature equipment wear commonly found in inferior force-driven automated systems.
- 22% smaller build package enables 18 mm spacing with a single channel which means no more front and back motor configurations.
- Reinforced enclosure improves durability and protection of internal components for worry-free handling.
- Timing belt driven Z-axis for more accurate control of force and improved bottom search functionality.
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ZEUS® X1 Feature Comparison
| ZEUS X1 | ZEUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Pipette Drive | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pressure Sensor | ✔ | ✔ |
| Capacitive Sensor | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tip Ejector | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tip Sensor | ✔ | ✔ |
| Qualitative Pipette Monitoring | ✔ | ✔ |
| Liquid Class Definitions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Z-Axis | ✔ | ✔ |
| Container Geometry Definitions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Liquid Following | ✔* | ✔ |
| Search Bottom | ✔* | ✔ |
| Liquid Level Detection | ✔* | ✔ |
| CO-RE® II | ✔* | ✔ |
| Customer Replaceable Head | ✔ | |
| Adjustable Mount for Alignment | ✔ | |
| Z Travel | 200 mm | 180 mm |
| Soft Tip Pickup and Eject | ✔ | |
| Capacitive Clot Detection | ✔ |
*Improved Functionality