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Octet RED System
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Octet RED System Specifications

OCTET RED SYSTEM

Detection Technology

Biolayer Interferometry (BLI)

Capabilities

Kinetic and affinity data—kobs, ka, kd, KD; binding specificity and cooperativity

Epitope mapping/binning

Yes/No binding

Protein concentration determinations

Sampling Format

Test plate: 96-well, black, flat bottom, polypropylene microplate

  • SBS standard plate
  • Single, test plate capacity

Test volume: 100-200 μL

  • Application-dependent
  • Non-destructive and recoverable

Sample types:  low MW analytes, peptides, proteins

Buffer compatibility: cell media, serum, plasma, DMSO

Analysis Runtime per Interaction

Variable, up to 3 hours total runtime

Typical Working Ranges

Kinetics

  • Association rate constant (ka): 101 to 107 M-1 s-1
  • Dissociation rate constant (kd):  10-6 to 10-1 s-1
  • Affinity range: 10-3 to 10-12 M

Quantitation

  • 0.5 μg/mL to 2000 μg/mL
  • Protein and assay–dependent

Molecular weight detection: >250 Da

Baseline noise: typically < 2.5 pm RMS

Baseline drift: typically < 21 pm/hour

Analysis temperature range: ambient to 47 °C

Automation

Up to 8 biosensors in parallel

Maximum of 96 tests unattended

Optics and Mechanics

8-channel biosensor manifold

Optical interferometer

Test plate temperature

  • 2°C over ambient to 42°C
  • 1°C increment

Orbital flow

  • Static or
  • 100 – 1500 rpm

Dimensions

Height: 18.6 inches (475 mm)
Depth: 17 inches (430 mm)
Width: 20.8 inches (530 mm)
Weight: 54 lbs. (24.5 Kg)

Electrical Requirements

Mains: AC 100 – 240 V, 2.0 – 0.9A, 50/60 Hz, single phase

Power consumption: 120w (240 peak)

Data Handling and Storage

Integrated software package for operation and data analysis
PC operating system: Microsoft® Windows® XP (Professional)
Interfacing: RS232, USB

Compliance

TBD

 

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