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
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