DxM MicroScan WalkAway ID/AST System

Physical

  • DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway: 29" H x 38.5" W x 34" D; 376 lbs
  • DxM 1096 MicroScan WalkAway: 37" H x 38.5" W x 34" D; 410 lbs
  • Color: White with gray trim
  • Interface connector: RJ-45 carrying RS-232 protocol

Power Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100/120/220/230/240 VAC selected by internal jumpers
  • Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
  • Line current:
    • 9 A (nominal), 11 A (maximum) for 100/120 VAC operation
    • 4.5 A (nominal), 5.5 A (maximum) for 220/230/240 VAC operation
  • Power loss protection: Circuitry provided to ensure fail-safe operation; power interruption will not result in a hazard; automatic restart
  • Heat generation: 3,400 BTU/hour

Recommended Laboratory Environmental Conditions

  • Temperature: (operating) 59°F to 80.6°F
  • Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Safety Requirements

  • Ground impedance: 0.1 Ω (maximum)
  • Dielectric withstand voltage: No dielectric breakdown (at 1,400 VDC for one minute)
  • Leakage current: <0.5 mA
  • Removable power cord:
    • 3-conductor, 14 AWG (100/120 V)
    • 3-conductor, 16 AWG (220/230/240 V)
  • Interlocks: Provided on panel access door, reagent dispense drawer and service hatch
  • Power plug: NEMA type 5-15P/IEC 60320 type C14
  • Standards: Certified to conform to IEC 61010-1: 2010 (3rd Edition), EN 61010-1: 2010 (3rd Edition), CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, UL 61010-1 (3rd Edition), IEC 61010-2-081: 2015, EN 61010-2-081: 2015, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-081:15, UL 61010-2-081: 2015, IEC 61010-2-101: 2015, EN 61010-2-101: 2017, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-101:15, UL 61010-2-101: 2015

Overcurrent Protection

  • Fusing: Primary fuses F1 and F2, IEC (5x20 mm size) time lag/slow blow type, 250 V rated, 12 A (100/120 V)/ 6.3 A (220/230/240 V)
  • Light source:
    • Tungsten-halogen lamp, 50 W, 12 V
    • Tungsten-halogen lamp, TL 21⁄2, 15 W, 10.5 V

Display

2-line, 20-character alphanumeric vacuum fluorescence display

Temperature Control

Set by computer at 35°C ±1°C

Bar Code

Code 39 standard conformance

Performance

  • Panel capacity for DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway System: 40 MicroScan panels with 96 wells each of any type compatible with the incubator environment; up to eight panel towers with five panels each
  • Panel capacity for DxM 1096 MicroScan WalkAway System: 96 MicroScan panels with 96 wells each of any type compatible with the incubator environment; up to eight panel towers with 12 panels each
  • Incubation temperature stability: ±1°C
  • Reagent type capacity: 10 reagents total
  • Reagent dispense volume (μl): 15 to 90, depending on reagent dispensed
  • Oil dispense volume (μl): 60 to 150
  • Operator interface: Front-panel controls and PC keyboard, monitor and LabPro software

DxM MicroScan WalkAway ID/AST System