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Products - Microarray Instruments - SpotLight Scanners

ArrayIt® introduces a new line of microarray scanning instruments that provide improved performance and efficiency compared to commercial laser scanners. SpotLight leverages new “cool” excitation technology, sensitive deep-space imaging detectors, proprietary high numerical aperture lenses and custom filter sets to capture more signal than traditional microarray scanners, while offering greatly reduced background. ArrayIt® sets a new standard in microarray scanning with the 2-color SpotLight and the 6-color SpotLight Turbo systems. Computer and monitor included.

Figure 1. Human P450 genotyping (DrugMet) microarray scanned in the green (cyanine 3) channel using a SpotLight Microarray Scanner at 10 µm resolution. Total imaging time was 8 seconds. The signal to background ratio is approximately 3,000:1. The 16-bit data are coded to a rainbow color palette and the space bar corresponds to 250 µm.

Figure 2. Example FITC protein microarray scan. Sample data provided by Nutricognia http://www.nutricognia.com/

Product Description:

Instrument type: microarray scanner
Number of channels: 2-color and 6-color (coming soon)
Format: standard glass slide 25 x 76 mm (1 x 3")
Sensitivity: 0.1 fluors per µm² and 1,000 fluors per spot
Signal-to-background: 8-10X higher than many commercial laser scanners
Scan all types slide based microarrays
Compatible with all types of surface chemistries including glass, plastic, hydrogels, nitrocellulose and nylon.
Resolution: 10, 20 and 50 µm
Maximum scan area: 25 x 76 mm
File format output: Standard 16 bit TIFF (0-65,536)
Dynamic Range: >1,000,000-fold using multiple integration times
Software requirements: Win 2000, Win XP
Computer Hardware requirements: P IV-2.0 GHz, 256 megs RAM, 20 GB drive
Standard detection wavelengths: Cy3 (530 nm) and Cy5 (625 nm)
Optional detection wavelengths: 455 nm, 470 nm, 505 nm, 590 nm, 617 nm, 625 nm and white light
Standard filter sets: optimized for Cy3 and Cy5
Optional filter sets: fluorescein and fluorescein analogs, TRITC (Rhodamine), APC, ethidium bromide, Alexa dyes, and several GFP variants
Standard detection label: fluorescent
Optional detection labels: chemilluminscent and colorimetric
SpotLight physical dimensions (W x L x H): 30 x 30 x 46 cm (12 x 12 x 18 in)
SpotLight Turbo physical dimensions (W x L x H): 30 x 46 x 46 cm (12 x 18 x 18 in)
SpotLight weight: 11 kg (24 lbs)
SpotLight Turbo weight: 14 kg (31 lbs)
Energy consumption: low
Heat emission: low
Electrical requirements: 100 or 240 Vac and 50-60 Hz

Ordering Information:

Product

Description

Catalog ID

Price (U.S. dollars)

SpotLight Microarray Scanner

Most advanced microarray scanner on the market, utilizes cool excitation technology for extremely high signals and low background, two color Cy3 and Cy5 detection, 10 µm resolution, 16-bit data output, sets a new standard for microarray detection

SLMS

$26,950

SpotLight Turbo Microarray Scanner

Most advanced microarray scanner on the market, utilizes cool excitation technology for extremely high signals and low background, six color detection for FITC, Cy3, Cy5 and three additional channels, 10 µm resolution, 16-bit data output, sets a new standard for microarray detection

SLMST

Inquire

Extended Warranty for SpotLight Microarray Scanner

Full one-year parts and warranty package for the SpotLight Microarray Scanner including detection module, lenses, filter sets, motion control, and other software and hardware components, highly recommended for medium and high-throughput users, free replacement scanner during repair period eliminates down time and maintains research continuity

PWSL

$4,400

Extended Warranty for SpotLight Turbo Microarray Scanner

Full one-year parts and warranty package for the SpotLight Turbo Microarray Scanner including detection module, lenses, filter sets, motion control, and other software and hardware components, highly recommended for medium and high-throughput users, free replacement scanner during repair period eliminates down time and maintains research continuity

PWSLT

$8,800

Lead time for SpotLight Scanners is approximately 8 weeks from receipt of 50% down payment.

For the most current pricing information, technical assistance, and shipping schedules please contact us: arrayit@arrayit.com or by telephone (408) 744-1331 or fax (408)744-1711.

*International pricing may vary as much as 30% (or more depending on country) due to import duties, stocking fees and technical support.

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