| Feature |
Auto Prep 200 Workstation |
Manual Preparation |
| Concentration Calculations |
Automated calculation |
Usually performed by the operator |
| Transfer Volume Calculation |
Automatic |
Manual calculation or separate software |
| Calibration Curve Preparation |
Programmable and repeatable |
Repeated manual preparation |
| Serial Dilution |
Can generate intermediate solutions intelligently |
Requires manual planning and execution |
| Liquid Transfer |
Automated dual-pump system |
Manual pipetting or dispensing |
| Volatile Solvent Handling |
Piercing needle supports capped-container transfer |
Depends on manual handling procedures |
| Cleaning |
Programmable multistage cleaning |
Manual cleaning or rinsing |
| Cross-Contamination Control |
Cleaning routines or disposable pipette-tip mode |
Depends on operator technique and consumables |
| Temperature Management |
Integrated semiconductor-based temperature control |
Depends on laboratory environmental conditions |
| Light Protection |
Optional light-shielding enclosure |
Requires separate protective measures |
| Process Monitoring |
Real-time status and transfer-volume display |
Manual observation and recording |
| Data Traceability |
Automatically generated preparation reports |
Depends on manual records or external systems |
| Operator Workload |
Reduced routine manual intervention |
More hands-on preparation work |