Automated sample prep to assay setup instrument
Features
For fully integrated automation of complete workflows, from sample preparation to assay setup
- Innovative, easy-to-use modular system with built-in touchscreen
- Purification of DNA and RNA from a wide range of samples
- Automatic transfer of eluates to the QIAsymphony AS for assay setup
- Continuous sample loading, with bar code reading for sample tracking
- Import of sample lists and export of sample sheets
Details & Specifications
Feature | Specifications |
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Altitude | Up to 2000 m |
Elution volume | QIAsymphony SP — 30–500 µl (application dependent) |
Humidity | Relative humidity of 15–75% (noncondensing); maximum 75% relative humidity for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% humidity at 32°C |
Input volume | QIAsymphony SP — minimum input volume: 200 µl (application dependent) |
Instrument dimensions | QIAsymphony SP, 128 x 103 x 73 cm; QIAsymphony AS, 59 x 103 x 73 cm; QIAsymphony SP/AS (integrated operation), 185 x 103 x 73 cm |
Kits or Application Packs designed for this instrument | QIAsymphony SP — QIAsymphony DSP Virus/Pathogen Kits and other QIAsymphony Kits; QIAsymphony AS — artus QS-RGQ Kits (not available in all countries), Rotor-Gene Kits and other QIAGEN real-time and end-point PCR kits |
Operating temperature | 15–32°C |
Overvoltage category | II |
Place of operation | For indoor use only |
Pollution level | 2 |
Power | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 1400 VA, mains supply voltage are not to exceed 10% of nominal supply voltages |
Processing | Automated |
Protocols/main application on this instrument | QIAsymphony SP — Purification of DNA, RNA, and bacterial and viral nucleic acids from a wide range of starting materials; QIAsymphony AS — PCR setup. |
Storage temperature | 5–40°C in manufacturer’s package |
Technology | QIAsymphony SP — QIAGEN magnetic-particles chemistry |
Transportation temperature | –25 to 70°C in manufacturer’s package |
Weight | QIAsymphony SP, 175 kg; QIAsymphony AS, 90 kg; QIAsymphony SP/AS (integrated operation), 265 kg |