TS EN ISO 23783-1

TS EN ISO 23783-1 is a vocabulary and general-requirements standard for automated liquid handling systems. It establishes the common terminology used for ALHS and frames the general conditions under which these systems are used in laboratory work, where liquid transfer is carried out automatically without human intervention into labware.

What is covered by automated liquid handling systems?

The scope applies to ALHS with complete, installed liquid handling devices, including tips and other essential parts needed to deliver a specified volume. The distinction matters because an automated liquid handling system is more than a motion platform: the liquid-handling function depends on the integrated components that actually aspirate, dispense, and control volume delivery. In general technical context, these systems are used to support repeatable liquid transfer in workflows such as dispensing, dilution, and multiwell plate handling, where consistent terminology helps align equipment descriptions and operating practices.

General requirements and environmental conditions

This part specifies general requirements for the use of ALHS, along with type-specific use requirements, settings, and adjustments for each ALHS type. It also specifies environmental requirements for use. Volumetric performance measurement procedures are not given here; they are covered in ISO 23783-2, while the determination, specification, and reporting of volumetric performance are addressed in ISO 23783-3. As a general technical matter, automated liquid handling is valued for consistency, workflow efficiency, and reduced operator dependence, which is why a controlled vocabulary and common usage framework are important in laboratory settings.