Automated Nucleic Acid Purification System
Advantages
- purify DNA and RNA from up to 12 samples
- proven performance-leading magnetic-particle chemistry
- best in error prevention
- advanced process safety and standardized sample preparation
- highest degree of automation
- total in-process control
- data storage, backup and archiving
Overview
Ultimate safety of set-up and operation
With its innovative design, the InviGenius
delivers exceptional process safety and a completely monitored
purification process. Elaborate software control of the entire
purification procedure enables full process documentation and prevents
errors in sample tracking.
Safety features for a completely monitored purification process:
- loading racks for primary tubes, e.g. for common blood collection systems
- automatic recognition of samples and reagents by barcode scan while loading: helps to prevent human errors, allows tracking of samples, can be connected with LIMS allowing workflow continuity and archiving of the data
- defined and protected protocols prevent user-errors
- air displacement pipettor - with liquid level sensing capability; no system liquid required – reduced maintenance
- heat incubator with lid for efficient sample lysis up to 90 °C – the heated lid prevents aerosol formation and condensation
- liquid level detection via conductive disposable pipette tips by barometric and capacitive measurements – contributes to the robustness of the purification procedure
- automatic detection of sheath presence to ensure process safety
- tip routing to prevent crossing critical areas with “loaded” disposable tips
- inventory check before and during run - software-supported setup of reagents, waste and disposables
- bottom magnets - prevent carry over of beads in eluates
- drop catcher – helps to minimize the risk of cross contamination
- UV light – enables decontamination of the worktable
Fully automated walk-away purification for routine applications
The InviGenius automated system streamlines the sample preparation workflow providing true sample-“in”, high quality and ready to use DNA or RNA-“out” technology. No user intervention is necessary from sample loading to extracted DNA/RNA.
The InviGenius takes efficiency to a new level
Combining the unique STRATEC Molecular
magnetic-particle chemistry with broad application ranges for DNA and
RNA purification, the InviGenius sets a new milestone in automated
sample preparation technology allowing for increased standardization and
streamlining of laboratory workflows.
The InviGenius controls an
array of magnetic rods that can attract or release magnetic particles.
After sample lysis the InviGenius transfers magnetic particles with
bound nucleic acids through the buffers – unlike other systems – and
elutes pure nucleic acids ready-to-use for subsequent downstream
analysis.
Isolation principle:
- sample loading
- sample identification
- buffer loading
- buffer identification
- lysis
- magnetic bead based extraction
- eluate transfer to microplate or tubes
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Technical specification |
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| Sample volume | 50 to 400 µl (protocol-specific) |
| Capacity | up to 12 samples per run |
| Processing time | 45 – 120 min (protocol-specific) |
| Magnetic rods |
12 (plus buttom magnets) |
| Heating temperature | Heat incubator, up to 90 °C |
| Computer | integrated PC |
| Internal Software | MS Windows |
| User Interface | touch screen |
| Ports/ Drives | USB, Ethernet, RS232/ 80 GB hard disc |
| Dimensions | 77 x 72 x 68 cm, 95 kg |
| Type | stand-alone tabletop instrument |
| Pipette tips | 50 and 1000 µl conductive disposable filter tips |
| Integrated barcode reader | 2/5 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar max. length of barcode : 20 digits |
| Air displacement pipettor | up to 1000 volume range, barometric and capacitive liquid level detection |
| Pipetting precision | less than 2% CV at 20 µl, less than 0.5 % CV at 100 µl |
Ordering Information
| Product | Package Size | Catalogue No |
|---|---|---|
| InviGenius | 1 unit | 5011100000 |
| Starting Box I/ IG 1 rack with 24 sheaths 2 x 2 rack/ pack (384 pieces) conductive filter tips, 1 ml 5 disposable waste trays 120 sample tubes, 5 ml |
1 box | 2400110100 |
| Sheaths | 1000 pieces | 5011100200 |
| Sheaths Bundle | 10 x 48 pieces/ rack | 5011100300 |
| Conductive filter tips, 1100 µl (bundle) | 10 x 96 pieces/ rack | 5011100400 |
| Waste tray/ IG (disposable) | 25 pieces | 5011100100 |
