Used Lab Equipment

Features:

The iScan system utilizes BeadArray microarray technology for a broad range of DNA analysis applications. Each bead on Illumina arrays is covered with hundreds of thousands of copies of specific oligos that act as the capture sequences in one of our array-based assays.

Specifications:

• Average scan time per sample:  1.25 Minutes
• Average scan time per BeadChip: 30 minutes
• Maximum weekly iScan throughput: 6,048
• Laser Excitation: 532 nm and 658 nm dual-laser excitation
• Pixel Resolution: 0.53 μm
• Air Table Dimensions: 61 cm x 6 cm x 69 cm
• System Dimensions: 52 cm x 45 cm x 66cm

The SureScan Microarray Scanner is a laser induced fluorescence scanner designed to read microarrays printed on a standard 1 inch x 3 inch glass slides. It measures the fluorescence intensity of two dyes simultaneously from labeled sample nucleic acid bound to microarrays.

Features:

• 24 slide cassette allows for continuous loading during operation
• Automatic loading of raw data files into Feature Extraction software
• Built-in ozone protection
• Manufactured under ISO 13485 certification

Specifications:

• Dynamic Range
  • 104 (16-bit data format)
  • 105 (20-bit data format)
  • 106 (with XDR scanning)
• Dynamic AutoFocus: Continually adjusts scanner's focus, keeping features in focus at all times
• Resolution: 2, 3, 5, and 10 microns
• Autoloader: 24-slide cassette allows for hands-off operation
• Integrated Barcode Reader: Reads code 128 (A,B,C), Code 39, Code 93, and CODABAR
• Compatible Dyes: Cyanine 3 and Cyanine 5, and Alexa 647, 555, and 660
• Laser Information:
  • Green solid-state laser, 532 nm;
  • red solid-state laser, 640 nm
• Power: 20 mW at 532 nm and 640 nm both controlled to 13 mW
• Scan Window Maximum: 71 mm x 21.6 mm
• PMT Adjustment Automatic PMT gain calibration before each run
• Allows adjustment of signal levels from 100% (default) to 1%
• Detection Limit 01 chromophores per square micron
• Pixel Placement Error 1 pixel @ 5 micron resolution
• Uniformity: 5% CV global non-uniformity; average local non-uniformity is typically 1% based on 100 micron features
• Glass Dimensions Supported: 1 x 3" (25 mm x 75 mm) glass slide
  • Width: 24.95 mm to 26.1 mm
  • Length: 74.8 mm to 76.45 mm
  • Thickness: 0.9 mm to 1.1mm
  • Non-Mirrored slides of low intrinsic fluorescence
• Scan time: Two-color simultaneous data acquisition in 16 minutes per for 3-micron scans and 24 minutes for 2-micron scans (scan region of 61 mm x 21.6 mm)
• Data Workstation and Operating System: PC-based with Windows® 7 – 64 bit
• Approximate Scanner Dimensions: Height: 16.5” (42 cm), Width: 17” (43 cm); Depth: 26” (67 cm)
• Weight Scanner: 125 lbs (56.8 kg)
• Power Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 250 VA max.
• Fuses: Two power supply fuses: T4A, 250 VAC
• Humidity: Operating: 15% to 85% RH at 30°C
• Altitude: Operating maximum: 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
• Operating Temperature Range: 15°C to 30°C
• Laser Product Classification: Class 1