The device has two heating blocks, each of which takes a single 8-microtube strip that was specially designed for the instrument.
The tubes feature locking caps that do not open after a run, so preventing any contamination. The blocks can be controlled independently or run together for processing up to 16-samples.
The instrument boasts low power requirements and includes a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery that can keep it running for a full working day.
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Benefits of the Genie II
With best-in-class instruments and fast reagents, we offer a fully integrated solution to today’s complex challenges. Our tiered products, available at a range of price points and with various features, provide you with maximum control in your operations.
Stand-alone operation from the integral 7” high-resolution touch screen with no need for a host computer
Highly accurate temperature control up to 100°C with the ability to run a thermal gradient along each block (assay optimisation)
High capacity internal data store for saving run data and experiment prototcols
Fitted with internal Li-Po battery that allows a full day’s operation away from a mains electricity supply and rapid charging
- Purpose-designed sophisticated instrument that supports any isothermal DNA / RNA amplification method employing fluorescence readout
- Stand-alone operation from the integral 7” high-resolution touch screen with no need for a host computer
- Two heating blocks, each taking a single strip of eight 150 µl microtubes, that can be run together or completely independently
- Highly accurate temperature control up to 100°C with the ability to run a thermal gradient along each block (assay optimisation)
- High capacity internal data store for saving run data and experiment prototcols
- Fitted with internal Li-Po battery that allows a full day’s operation away from a mains electricity supply and rapid charging
- Rapid Isothermal Amplification
- Result confirmation by anneal step
- Low-cost and easy-to-use
- Compact, portable and robust
- Mains or battery-powered
- Easy access to data via USB interface
- Use independently via touchscreen or link to a computer via a USB cable
Technical specifications
| Sample number | 16 wells (2×8 strips) |
| Sample volume | 10µl to 150µl |
| Touchscreen | High-brightness TFT/LCD module (800×480) |
| Heater technology | Ceramic substrate with resistive coating |
| Cooling method | Forced convention |
| Temperature sensor | High-precision thermistor |
| Temperature control type | Multi-zone independent digital PID |
| Temperature control range | Ambient - 110°C |
| Temperature accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Temperature uniformity across block | ±0.2°C |
| Temperature gradient | Programmable up to 8°C |
| Optics Source | 470 nm LED with high-quality interference filter 40 nm band pass |
| Detection Filter | 510 nm longpass photodiode high-quality interference system |
| Operating temperature | 10°C - 40°C |
| Approvals | CE |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 150W |
| Dimensions | 12cm (H) X 21cm (D) X 30cm (W) |
| Weight | 2kg / 4.4 lb |
Plant testing kit using the Genie® II:
OptiGene Genie® II brochure
The Genie II instrument is the flagship product of OptiGene and has been in full production since the spring of 2011. Download the PDF to find out more about the Genie II.
Accessories
Genie Strip Holder
The Genie® strip holder allows you to set up your reactions quickly and easily. The aluminium holder can also act as a cool block.
