Overview

This document defines terms relating to automated liquid handling systems (ALHS). This document also specifies general requirements for the use of ALHS. It describes types of ALHS and specific use requirements, settings, and adjustments for each ALHS type. It also specifies environmental requirements for the use of ALHS. This document is applicable to all ALHS with complete, installed liquid handling devices, including tips and other essential parts needed for delivering a specified volume, which perform liquid handling tasks without human intervention into labware. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Committee NA 055-01-08 AA "Volumenmessgeräte" ("Volumetric instruments") at DIN Standards Committee Laboratory Devices and Installations (FNLa).

Document: references other documents

Document: referenced in other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 055-01-08 AA - Volumetric instruments  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 332/WG 1 - Glass and plastics devices including volumetric instruments  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 48/SC 8 - Volume measuring instruments