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High-Resolution Microarray Scanner Specifications

Feature Description
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
Autoloader 48-slide carousel allows for hands-off operation
Integrated Barcode Reader Reads code 128 (A,B,C), Code 39, Code 93, and CODABAR

 

Standard Features

 

Feature

Description
Compatible Dyes Cyanine 3 and Cyanine 5, and Alexa 647, 555, and 660
Laser Information 1 - SHG-YAG laser, 532nm
1 - Helium-Neon laser, 633nm
Power: 20 mW at 532 nm and 23 mW at 633 nm both controlled to 13 mW
Scan Window Maximum 21.6 mm x 71 mm
PMT Adjustment Allows adjustment of signal levels from 100% (default) to 1%
Detection Limit 0.05 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

2-color simultaneous data acquisition in 15 minutes per for 3 micron scans and 20 minutes for 2 micron scans (scan region of 61 mm x 21.6 mm)
Data Workstation and Operating System PC-based with Windows® XP
Data Analysis Software - 2 perpetual licenses of Agilent Feature Extraction included
Approximate Scanner Dimensions Height: 21.5" (55 cm)1
Width: 35.5" (90 cm)2
Depth: 25" (63.5cm)3

1. Up to 38” (97 cm) with autoloader door open.
2. Up to 45” (114 cm) required during service when electronics compartment is accessed.
3. Allow an additional 3" (8 cm) clearance behind the instrument to provide adequate ventilation.

 

Weight Scanner: 218 lbs (98 kg)
PC and LCD monitor: 56 lbs (25.5 kg)
Power Input 100/120/220/240/VAC; 50/60 Hz; 2 Amps
Operating Temperature Range 15°C to 30°C
Laser Product Classification Class 1


* Descriptions and specifications subject to change without notification.


Additional Service




For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures