500 pixels/sec with 10 µm spatial resolution
Up to 2 million pixels/image acquired, saved, and analyzed at 10 mm spatial resolution, 1 cm² tissue analyzed in 35 min
Hemoglobin A1c Assay
Whole blood diluted 1:2000
Same sample on all 80 spots
Average=13.14
CV=0.90%
Dual turbomolecular vacuum pumps
24 VDC Mechanical Pump
Patented fast plate loading <30 seconds load to operate
Quick Clean Ion Accelerator—1 minute hands on, 1 hour pump down
23.6″ / 600 mm width
27.5″ / 700 mm depth
41.3″ / 1050 mm height
240 lb / 110 kg weight
Solid-state Nd:YLF @349 nm
0.1-5 kHz standard with computer controlled fluence 1-30 μJ
Number of shots before maintenance >1012
Laser spot dia 5-30 μm
Up to 300 pixels/sec
Resolution and sensitivity over 3-100 kDa mass range, superior to all other linear MALDI-TOF instruments