Microarray Reader for Multi-Array Slides // Fast, Easy-to-Use, Affordable
Microarrays are becoming one of the most currently used technology in laboratories, for both basic and applied research.
DiagArray™ is a compact, versatile and intuitive fluorescence microarray reader designed for fast and accurate readout of slides with multiple arrays per slides.
DiagArray™ is also available in OEM versions.
DiagArray™ is a microarray reader for research use only.
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Key Features
- Ideal for multi-array slides
- Standard microscope slide format
- Up to 4 reading wavelenghts
- 9 µm optical resolution
- Large field CCD detection technology
- Integrated barcode reading
Benefits
- Fast slide readout
- High sensitivity
- Easy-to-use
- Robust and powerful microarray analysis software
- Small footprint and weight
Applications (Research Use Only)
- DNA and protein arrays
- Cytogenetics (aCGH)
- Molecular diagnostics tests
- SNP detection, genotyping
- Diagnosis of infectious diseases
- Allergy diagnosis
- Pathogen detection
- Food testing
- Environmental control
- Agricultural and GMO testing
Example: CGH-array (BAC)
Slide layout adaptable to specific application
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DiagArray™ allows easy editing of specific multiarray layouts that correspond to various research projects.
- Moreover, taking the images of elementary arrays significantly optimizes overall readout time compared to the full slide laser scanning
OEM Customization possiblities
- Detection technology: fluorescence, chemiluminescence, colorimetric
- Number of channels (colors)
- Reading wavelenghts (from UV to IR)
- Sensitivity & resolution
- Fully personalized cover (design, logo, ...)
- Application specific software development (data analysis and reporting)
Specifications
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Compatible fluorophores | Cy®3/Cy5 and analogous * |
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Maximum number of channels | Up to 4 channels * |
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Scanning method | X-Y translation stage |
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Detector type | Scientific grade CCD camera |
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Excitation | Solid state sources |
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Exposure time per test site | from 100ms to 60s |
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Slide format | Standard microscope slide (75x25x1mm) |
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Slide layout | Multi-well (multi-array) |
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Maximum size of elementary image | 13.8x9.2mm |
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Optical resolution | 9µm |
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Dynamic range | 16 bit |
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Image file format | TIFF |
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Result file format | GPR |
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Preview mode | Yes |
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Barcode read-out | Yes |
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Microarray analysis software | Included (acquisition, visualisation and quantification) |
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Connection to PC | USB |
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Dimensions | L21xD39xH45cm |
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Weight | 14kg |
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Power supply | External adaptor AC 100-240V / DC 24V |
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* Please inquire us for custom fluorophores (from UV to IR)
