Life Technologies 7467 - Ion Personal Genome Machine (PGM) DNA Sequencer

Product Information

The Ion Personal Genome Machine (PGM) System combines semiconductor sequencing technology with natural biochemistry to directly translate chemical information into digital data, democratizing sequencing. It makes sequencing accessible to the lab and leverages the exponential improvements in the semiconductor industry to provide scalability and flexibility for various applications. The system uses natural sequencing chemistry, providing sequencing results typically in 37 hours. It brings next-generation sequencing to the lab with a small benchtop footprint, low-cost reagents, and simple touchscreen user interface, coupled with the Torrent Suite Software for data analysis. It is a versatile tool that provides easy downstream analysis with optional third party analysis tools. It caters to a wide variety of practical laboratory applications, such as affordable sequencing for small genomes and targeted panels.

• Natural sequencing chemistry
• Scalable and flexible semiconductor technology
• Low-cost sequencing reagents
• Simple touchscreen user interface
• Versatile genome sequencing options
• Optional third-party analysis tools

• CPU: Dual 6-core 2.66 GHz CPUs
• Capacity: 1 chip per run
• Chip Compatibility: Ion 314 Chip v2 BC, Ion 316 Chip v2 BC, Ion 318 Chip v2 BC
• Data Output: BAM Files, FASTQ Files, SFF Files, VCF Files
• Dimensions: 24 in (61 cm) (W) x 20 in (51 cm) (D) x 21 in (53 cm) (H)
• Display Interface: Touchscreen User Interface
• External Computer: Torrent Server
• For Use With (Equipment): Ion PGM System
• Frequency: 5060 Hz
• High Throughput Compatibility: High Throughput-Compatible, Multiplexing
• Instrument Memory: 48 GB RAM, Eight 2 TB Hard drives in RAID 5
• Operating System: Ubuntu 10.04
• Output: Ion 314 Chip v2: Up to 100 Mb, Ion 316 Chip v2: Up to 1 Gb, Ion 318 Chip v2: Up to 2 Gb
• Product Line: Ion Torrent, Personal Genome Machine (PGM)
• Product Size: 1 instrument
• Read Length: 35400 bases (average: 200 bases)
• Run Time: Ion 314 Chip v2: 2.3 to 3.7 hr, Ion 316 Chip v2: 3.0 to 4.9 hr, Ion 318 Chip v2: 4.4 to 7.3 hr
• Sequencing Scale: 3 Mb to 2 Gb
• Technique: Post-Light Ion Semiconductor Sequencing
• Throughput: Up to 2 Gb per run
• Voltage Limit: 100 V (min) to 240 V (max)
• Weight: 65 lbs (30 kg) (Freestanding)

Metric: 30 kg
Imperial: 65 lbs

Metric: 61 cm x 51 cm x 53 cm
Imperial: 24 in x 20 in x 21 in

901890

901890 - Other Instruments and Apparatus for Physical or Chemical Analysis - The harmonized code 901890 was chosen based on the product description detailing its purpose in ion sequencing and physical or chemical analysis.