Description
QIAGEN’s real-time PCR cycler, the Rotor-Gene Q, combines multiple optimized design features to provide the outstanding performance and reliable results that your research demands. Together with optimized QIAGEN kits for real-time PCR, the Rotor-Gene Q enables streamlined analysis for a wide range of applications. Q-Rex Software is operating and analysis software for life science qPCR applications. A choice of plug-ins lets you add new functionality without affecting established workflows.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: Width, 37 cm (14.6 in.): Height, 28.6 cm (11.3 in.); Depth (without cables), 42 cm (16.5 in.); Depth (door open), 53.8 cm (21.2 in.)
- Operating temperature: 18-30ºC (64-86ºF)
- Pollution level: 2; Environmental class 3K2 (IEC 60721-3-3)
- Humidity: 10–75% (noncondensing)
- Features: Dynamic range, 10 orders of magnitude
- Protocols/main application on this instrument: Protocols/main application on this instrument
- Software: Q-Rex Software, supplied on the installation CD provided
- Overvoltage category: II
- Heat dissipation/thermal load: Average, 0.183 kW (632 BTU/hour); Peak, 0.458 kW (1578 BTU/hour)
- Optical System: Up to 6 channels spanning UV to infra-red wavelengths; Excitation sources: High energy light-emitting diodes; Detector: Photomultiplier; Acquisition time: 4 s. The software allows to create new excitation/detection wavelength combinations
- Power: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, <520 VA (peak); Power consumption <60 VA (standby); Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10% of the nominal supply voltages; F5a 250 V fuse
- Kits designed for this instrument: artus QS-RGQ Kits (not available in all countries), RG SYBR Green PCR Kits; RG SYBR Green RT-PCR Kit; RG Probe PCR Kits; RG Probe RT-PCR Kit; RG Multiplex PCR Kit
- Place of operation: For indoor use only
- Samples per run (throughput): Tubes 0.2 ml; Strip Tubes 0.1 ml (4 tubes); Rotor-Disc 72; Rotor-Disc 100; Up to 100 samples per run using a Rotor-Disc 100
- Storage conditions: 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) in manufacturer’s package; Max. 75% relative humidity (noncondensing); Environmental class 1K2 (IEC 60721-3-1)
- Technology: Real-time PCR cycler
- Transportation conditions: –25ºC to 60ºC (–13ºF to 140ºF) in manufacturer’s package; Max. 75% relative humidity (noncondensing); Environmental class 2K2 (IEC 60721-3-2)
- Thermal performance: Temperature range, 35 to 99ºC; Temperature accuracy, ±0.5ºC (type, measured 30 seconds after clock start); Temperature resolution, ±0.02ºC (smallest programmable increment); Temperature uniformity, ±0.02ºC
- Typical run time: 40 cycles in 45 min (assay dependent)
- Weight: 12.5 kg (27.6 lb.), standard configuration
- Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6500 ft)
