manufacturer :       BioRad

model :                   QuickStep

annotation :           Dokumente engl .

Technical Data

Environment and storage conditions

This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (EN61010 - 1):

• indoor use;
• altitude up to 2000 m;
• temperature 5 °C to 40 °C;
• maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;
• mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage;
• applicable rated pollution degree.

Operating temperature

The operating temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C. Prefer air-conditioned rooms and instrument places protected from direct sun exposure.

Mains voltage and fuses

Analyzer

Voltage range:             110V~ to 230V~ ±10 %

Power requirement:   max. 400 W

Frequency range:        50Hz to 60Hz

Mains fuse:                  6,3AT

Computer, monitor and printer

For electrical details of the PC equipment please refer to the technical documentation of the OEM manufacturer.

Weights and dimensions of the Quick Step Biotest system

Analyzer with cover

Weight:            130kg

Dimensions:   114cm x 156cm x 100cm (W x D x H)

(Depth with waste bag and completely opened drawer)

Accessories

Weight:            Approximate 84kg

For details of the PC equipment please refer to the technical documentation of the OEM manufacturer.

Photometer

Spectral range             400 - 700 nm

Dynamic range            -0.100 to 3.000 OD (measurement range)

Accuracy                     ± 0.005 or 2.5% (whichever is greater)

Linearity                       0 - 2.000 OD ±1%

Detection                     Photodiode

Reading time               < 15 seconds

Filters                           Up to 8 positions

Values are achieved under optimal conditions and can vary depending on environmental conditions, instrument status and processing conditions!

Incubation

Capacity                      4 independently controlled chambers

Temperature range     Room temperature + 7 °C to 50 °C

Accuracy                     - 2 °C; + 0 °C (measured in plate, 100 µl aqua)

Uniformity                    - 1 ,5 °C; + 1 °C (measured in plate, 100 µl aqua)

Values are achieved under optimal conditions and can vary depending on environmental conditions, instrument status and processing conditions!

Washer

Capacity                      Max. 4 positions (including cleaning solution)

Wash head                  1 x 8

Dispense volume        200-2500 µl/well

Precision                     ± 5% CV at 300 µl

Residual volume         < 2.5 µl in U-shaped bottom

< 4 µl in flat bottom

Fluid alarms                 Reagent low, waste full

Features                      Sweep mode, soak, top & bottom wash, variable pump speed

Values are achieved under optimal conditions and can vary depending on environmental conditions, instrument status and processing conditions!

Dispenser

Pipettor                                    Liquid pipettor for disposable tips

Liquid level detection               Standard

Min.-Max. volumes                  10 µl to 300 µl with 300 µl (small Eppendorf ) tips

301 µl to 1000 µl with 1100 µl (large Eppendorf ) tips

Accuracy                                 < -15 % at 25 µl (aqua)

< - 5 % at 100 µl (aqua)

Precision                                 < 5 % CV at 25 µl

< 2.5 % CV at 100 µl

Features                                  Tip detection, mixing, multi-dispensing

Values are achieved under optimal conditions and can vary depending on environmental conditions, instrument status and processing conditions!