The RAZOR Biological Detector is a real-time stand-alone, battery operated thermocycler with built in analysis and detection software. This nine pound instrument is capable of performing thermocycling, analysis and identification without an external power source or attached to a computer. The unit comes with an external low voltage transformer connector, battery charger and software for creating new run protocols, post-run analysis and real-time data downloads on a computer.
Handheld, Light Weight and Portable
The RAZOR's small, portable size makes it the ideal instrument for those who need to bring detection right to the incident. Its reinforced aluminum casing allows it to be taken into the most extreme environments. For transport, the instrument is packed inside a solid case which is watertight and airtight for the ultimate in protection. Constructed of copolymer polypropylene molded plastic, ATA rated and exceeding spec. 3oo, these cases can withstand the toughest conditions.
Battery Operated
The low voltage battery that slides onto the bottom of the RAZOR instrument is able to complete five full runs per charge. The battery can be swapped out to perform additional runs or charged using the low voltage charger supplied. The instrument can be plugged into a power source for non-field field testing or analysis.
Freeze-dried Sample Pouch
Samples tested on the RAZOR instrument use our revolutionary new pouch technology. Each pouch is target specific and contains all of the probes, primers, buffers, etc. necessary for real-time fluorescent detection. Reaction set-up does not need centrifugation and requires no pipetting.
RAZOR Instrument Software
The Razor's instrument software performs system self-test diagnostics upon start-up and stores the run-time protocols needed for the available reagent pouches. It prompts the user on the LCD display and guides them through reaction setup and testing. After a test is finished the instrument displays positive and negative results in an easy-to-read format. The results and real-time data are saved in the instrument's memory and can be downloaded to the RAZOR desktop software for further analysis.
Intuitive Desktop Software
The RAZOR instrument is designed to run without any external computer source. Additional data analysis and instrument setup can be performed with the included in-depth desktop software. The desktop software is used to program protocols, upload protocols to the instrument and manage run files. Razor runs can be downloaded to the desktop software for more in-depth analysis of data.
Technical Specifications
Sample Capacity: 12 samples
Instrument Display: 3 1/4" x 3/4", two line LCD backlit display
Data Storage: XML Object File, (.ixo)
Weight: 9 lbs 1 oz / 4.1 kg including battery
Size: 6.6 x 4.4 x 9.1 inch / 17 x 11 x 23 cm (h x d x w)
Sample Handling
Sample Pouch: 12 independent 100 µl assays are freeze-dried into the sample pouch. Syringe with plastic cannula are used to load unknowns and water for positive and negative controls. Custom assay formats are available.
Reaction Volume: 100 µl per reaction well
Acquisition
Fluorescence Acquisition: Single color optics modules
Excitation wavelengths: 475 +/- 20 nm
Emission wavelengths: > 515 nm
Programming
Instrument Interface: Automated detector software automatically analyzes fluorescence amplification curves and reports results as "+" or "-" on the RAZOR LCD screen. The user can predefine "Metacalls" based on integrating detector results from independent amplification reactions with the results from the positive and negative for an additional level of specificity.
Desktop Software Interface: Windows® 2000 Software Application. PC software can upload protocols to the Razor and download data for real- time or offline analysis. Amplification curves can be displayed in real-time along with automatic calculation of the crossing threshold.
Temperature Control
Accuracy: +/- 1º C across sample area
Uniformity: 0.5º C across sample area
Operating Conditions: 0º C to 35º C
Power Source
Internal Battery Pack: Rechargeable Battery Pack Included with instrument
External Power: 24V DC, 4A (110 - 220 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 3A input)
