Thermo Scientific - KingFisher* Duo
The Thermo Scientific* KingFisher Duo is a low- to medium-throughput system consisting of the KingFisher Duo magnetic...
As a fast, compact system, the KingFisher Duo has a small benchtop footprint making it ideal for space-restricted laboratories. This easy-to-use system is ideal for research and diagnostic laboratories requiring nucleic acid purification, while it is easily modified for use in proteomics and cell isolation.
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Features of KingFisher* Duo
The flexible, open system of the KingFisher Duo enables users to select from a variety of starting materials, from blood and other body fluids to cells and tissue samples, allowing a single instrument to be used for a variety of applications. As a stand-alone unit, it is able to save and run log files, while in combination with the Thermo Scientific BindIt* software, users are provided with absolute traceability and complete data management. Protocols can also be developed and protected using this dedicated software, which can be imported directly to the instrument via a USB stick.
- Flexible, fast and compact size system for diverse applications
- Process a variety of sample types in volumes ranging up to 5mL
- Optimized DNA and RNA isolation kits and protocols for exquisite performance
- Excellent traceability with complete data management
General Specifications
Depth | 18.8 in |
Height | 17.7 in |
Width | 15.8 in |
Weight | 35 lbs |
Additional Specifications
Processing Volume:
50-1000µL (96 DW plate, 12-pin magnet head)
30-130µL (elution strip, 12-pin magnet head)
200-5000µL (24 DW plate, 6-pin magnet head)
Capacity (samples/run):
Up to 12 (12-pin magnet head)
Up to 6 (6-pin magnet head)
Magnetic rods: 12 or 6
Plates per deck: 2
Plate types:
Microtiter 96 Deepwell plate (95040450)
KingFisher Flex 24 Deepwell plate (95040470)
Elution strip: Special design, 1x12 format
Heating temperature (Row A): Block temperature from 10° to 75°C in RT
Cooling/heating temperature (elution strip): Block temperature from 4° to 75°C in RT
Magnetic particle size: ca. > 1µm
Collection efficiency of particles: >= 95%
Keyboard/Display: LCD color display
Internal memory: Space for ca. 200 protocols
Protocol import: Using BindIt software or USB stick
Computer interface: USB