The Agilent G2565CA Microarray Scanner is part of the microarray analysis solution from Agilent Technologies. The microarray scanner is a sophisticated laser- induced fluorescence scanner designed to read microarrays printed on standard 1 in x 3 in slides.
The microarray scanner measures the fluorescence intensity of labelled sample nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) bound to microarrays. Its ability to measure fluorescence from two dyes simultaneously facilitates all two- colour microarray studies. This technology provides for rapid, high- quality, automated scanning of microarrays.
| Feature | Description |
| Dynamic Range | 104 (16-bit data format), 105 (20-bit data format), 106 (with XDR scanning) |
| Dynamic Auto-Focus | Continually adjusts scanner’s focus, keeping features in focus at all times |
| Autoloader | 48-slide carousel allows for hands-off operation |
| Integrated Barcode Reader | Reads code 128 (A,B,C), Code 39, Code 93, and CODABAR |
| Compatible Dyes | Cyanine 3 and Cyanine 5, and Alexa 647, 555, and 660 |
| Laser Information | SHG-YAG laser, 532nm; Helium-Neon laser, 633nm Power: 20 mW at 532 nm and 23 mW at 633 nm both controlled to 13 mW |
| Scan Window Maximum | 21.6 mm x 71 mm |
| PMT Adjustment | Allows adjustment of signal levels from 100% (default) to 1% |
| Detection Limit | 0.05 chromophores per square micron |
| Pixel Placement Error | 1 pixel @ 5 micron resolution |
| Uniformity | 5% CV global non-uniformity; average local non-uniformity is typically 1% based on 100 micron features |
| Scan time | 2-color simultaneous data acquisition in 15 minutes per for 3 micron scans and 20 minutes for 2 micron scans (scan region of 61 mm x 21.6 mm) |
| Data Workstation and Operating System | PC-based with Windows® 7 – 64 bit Data Analysis Software – 2 perpetual licenses of Agilent Feature Extraction included |
| Approximate Scanner Dimensions | Height: 21.5” (55 cm), Width: 35.5” (90 cm), Depth: 25” (63.5cm) |
| Weight | Scanner: 218 lbs (98 kg), PC and LCD monitor: 56 lbs (25.5 kg) |
| Power Input | 100/120/220/240/VAC; 50/60 Hz; 2 Amps |
| Operating Temperature Range | 15°C to 30°C |
| Laser Product Classification | Class 1 |
