Real-time PCR cycler and HRM analysis
Features
For outstanding performance in real-time PCR
- Outstanding thermal and optical performance due to rotary format
- An unmatched optical range spanning UV to infrared wavelengths
- State-of-the art analyses supported by user-friendly software
- Low maintenance and maximum convenience due to robust design
- High performance in multiple applications
Details & Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Altitude | Up to 2000 m (6500 ft.) |
| 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.) |
| Features | Dynamic range, 10 orders of magnitude |
| Heat dissipation/thermal load | Average, 0.183 kW (632 BTU/hour); Peak, 0.458 kW (1578 BTU/hour) |
| Humidity | 10–75% (noncondensing) |
| 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 |
| Operating temperature | 18-30ºC (64-86ºF) |
| 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 |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Place of operation | For indoor use only |
| Pollution level | 2; Environmental class 3K2 (IEC 60721-3-3) |
| 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 |
| Protocols/main application on this instrument | Gene expression analysis, microRNA detection, Virus detection, SNP genotyping, SNP genotyping, High Resolution Melt analysis (HRM) |
| 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 |
| Software | Rotor-Gene Q software, supplied on the installation CD provided |
| 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 |
| 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; Ramp rate (peak ramp rates, air), >15ºC/s heating, >20ºC/s cooling |
| Transportation conditions | –25ºC to 60ºC (–13ºF to 140ºF) in manufacturer’s package; Max. 75% relative humidity (noncondensing); Environmental class 2K2 (IEC 60721-3-2) |
| Typical run time | 40 cycles in 45 min with the QIAGEN RG Kits (assay dependent) |
| Warranty | 1 year on instrument; lifetime guarantee on excitation LEDs |
| Weight | 12.5 kg (27.6 lb.), standard configuration |
