The V1002-8 is the 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter for the Accuris V1002 handheld vacuum controller. It uses standard 200 µL pipette tips for 8-channel parallel aspiration of 96-well plate workflows. The adapter pairs the controller's vacuum output to 8 simultaneous aspiration lines, each terminated in a standard 200 µL pipette tip, supporting rapid 12-row aspiration of a 96-well plate in 12 strokes (8 wells per stroke × 12 column-positions).
Key Specifications
| SKU | V1002-8 |
| Type | 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter |
| Tip compatibility | Standard 200 µL pipette tips (operator-supplied) |
| Workflow | 8 parallel aspiration channels for 96-well plate row-direction aspiration |
| Compatible chassis | V1002 handheld vacuum controller (and V0020 Aspire chassis with vacuum controller) |
| Sister 8-channel adapter | V1002-S8 (fine-tip stainless steel 8-channel, $258.00; different tip format) |
| List price | $258 |
Why 8-Channel Parallel Aspiration
For 96-well plate aspiration workflows (typical ELISA wash steps, cell-culture media removal, magnetic-bead workflow supernatant removal), the 8-channel adapter delivers 8× faster workflow vs single-channel aspiration:
| Workflow | Single-channel time | 8-channel time |
| Aspirate 96-well plate | 96 strokes × ~3 sec = ~5 min | 12 strokes × ~3 sec = ~36 sec |
| Aspirate 8 plates | ~40 min | ~5 min |
The 8-channel format matches the standard 96-well plate row format (8 wells per row × 12 rows), operator aspirates one row per stroke, completing the full plate in 12 strokes.
V1002-8 vs V1002-S8: Pick the Right 8-Channel Adapter
| Adapter | Tip format | Best for |
| V1002-8 (this product) | Standard 200 µL pipette tips (disposable, operator-supplied) | Standard cell-culture media aspiration, ELISA wash steps where disposable-tip workflow matters for contamination control |
| V1002-S8 | Fine-tip stainless steel (autoclavable, no per-use tip cost) | Sensitive-cell workflows where fine-tip geometry matters; cost-optimized workflows where stainless-steel reusability vs disposable-tip cost economics favor the steel option |
Pick the V1002-8 (200 µL tip) when:
- Disposable-tip workflow prevents cross-sample contamination (single-use tip per sample)
- Standard 200 µL tip inventory already in lab. Pair with the existing tip stock
- Routine cell-culture aspiration where disposable workflow is the standard
Pick the V1002-S8 (fine-tip stainless steel) when:
- Reusable autoclavable tip is preferred for budget-tier procurement
- Fine-tip geometry matters for sensitive cell workflows (less disturbance to adherent cells)
Application Profile
96-well plate aspiration workflows: the workhorse application. ELISA wash steps, cell-culture media removal at the 96-well plate scale, magnetic-bead workflow supernatant removal.
High-throughput cell-culture workflows. Production tissue-culture facilities running 96-well plate-format cultures benefit from 8× faster aspiration.
ELISA workflow facilities. Labs running daily ELISA panels benefit from 8-channel wash-step aspiration speed.
Method-development workflows. Protocol-development workflows where 96-well-plate-format aspiration is being optimized.
Multi-investigator facility procurement. Shared cell-culture / ELISA facilities benefit from 8-channel adapter for production-scale workflow throughput.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with vacuum controller chassis. Confirm V1002 or V0020 Aspire chassis is in inventory.
Pair with 200 µL pipette tip inventory. The adapter requires disposable 200 µL pipette tips. Confirm tip inventory at order. Standard 200 µL low-retention tips are typical workflow choice.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, 96-well plate aspiration workflow throughput, tip inventory or pairing-procurement plan, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard accessory terms. Confirm at quote.
Accuris V1002 vacuum controller adapter family:
- V1002-1SL: Single-channel extra-long 80 mm stainless steel ($41)
- V1002-8 (this product): 8-channel for 200 µL pipette tips ($258), disposable-tip workflow
- V1002-S8, 8-channel fine-tip stainless steel ($258.00), reusable-tip workflow
Pick the V1002-8 for disposable-tip 96-well-plate parallel aspiration; step to V1002-S8 for reusable stainless-steel fine-tip workflow.
