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LightScanner® System

The LightScanner is the first and only instrument to utilize Hi-Res Melting™ for mutation scanning and genotyping in a 96- or 384-well plate system. This exciting technology, licensed exclusively to Idaho Technology, is based upon to the following patent publications: 2005-02333335 (Nucleic and Melting Analysis with Saturation Dyes) and 2006-0019253, (Amplicon Melting Analysis with Saturation dyes).

The LightScanner is unsurpassed in its temperature control and data acquisition rates. With superb sensitivity and specificity, this instrument is designed to meet the needs of high throughput scanning projects. Simply add LCGreen® dye to the initial PCR reaction– then transfer the PCR plate to the LightScanner for melting. Intuitive analysis software groups the results and provides automatic results.

Benefits from a Complete Product Solution

Instrument   Chemistry
  Results in less than five minutes   Optimized Master Mix for superior PCR performance for Hi-Res Melting applications
  Hi-Res Melting is non-destructive allowing samples to be recovered for further analysis
Support Software
  Obtain quick assistance through phone and online help desks   Software automatically analyses each sample and defines the standards and variants
  Work directly with highly experienced scientists   Simple data management tools
  Primer design software
 

LightScanner Software

Our comprehensive software package provides both assay design and data analysis modules. The primer design module streamlines assay design for Hi-Res Melting. The analysis software features Call-IT®, a patented scientific method where the software critically analyses each sample, defines and groups wild-types and variants. This software also provides users with simple data management tools.

 

 

 

LightScanner and Computer Specifications

Instrument Specifications
Size (w x d x h) 7.8” (20 cm) x 16.5” (42 cm) x 31.8” (81 cm)
Weight 25 kg / 55 lbs
Voltage Input 100-240 VAC, +/-10%, 50-60 Hz with automatic detection and configuration, 2.5 A
Wattage 800 W maximum including computer and monitor.
Cooling time 95° to 60 °C (non-linear)
~ 180 seconds at ambient temperature 25 °C
Heating rate 0.1 °C per second
Single run time 15 minutes, including cool down

Sample Handling and Filter System
Sample format Standard 96- or 384-well trays
Reaction volume 5-100 µl
Sample temperature range 40° to 100 °C
Excitation filter 470 +/- 20 nm
Emission filters 510 and 600 nm

Computer and Software
LightScanner Software Accurately performs mutation scanning and genotyping by Hi-Res Melting curve analysis
Computer Pentium-based PC with Windows XP Professional, 17”- 1280 x 1024 graphics monitor and software.
Networking Ethernet connection allows export of data in standard spreadsheet format compatible with LIMS software.

Ordering Information
LightScanner System
Includes instrument, computer, software and Start-up Kit
96-Well Instrument
384-Well Instrument
LSCN-ASY-0011
LSCN-ASY-0001
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