Razor Ex: Real Time PCR BasedBio Detection and Identification System
Benefits from a Complete Product Solution
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Chemistry |
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Simultaneously tests up to 12 real time PCR samples |
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Freeze-dried reagents; just add sample and water |
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Results in 30 minutes |
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Validated for sensitivity and specificity on the RAZOR EX System |
| Support |
Software |
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Obtain quick assistance through phone and online help desks |
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Simple wizard-based user interface |
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Automated qualitative analysis and text delineated exportable data |
User Interface
Internal calibration and diagnostics ensure the instrument is functioning within tolerances before and during operation. Automatic analysis software runs “on-the-fly,” with raw data and software analysis presented simultaneously.
Designed for use in personal protective equipment.
Large intuitive push-buttons
Bright Color screen
Bar code reader for protocol and pouch information uploads
Software features include:
After incident data analysis
Data archiving
Report function
RAZOR EX System and Computer Specifications
| The RAZOR system can test for the following targets |
| Hazmat |
Anthrax, Brucella melitensis, Botulism A, Coxiella, E. coli 0157, Tularemia, Ricin, Salmonella, Smallpox, and Plague |
| Food Safety |
Campylobacter, L. monocytogenes, and Salmonella |
| Water Safety |
Cryptosporidium Target 1, E. coli 0157, and Salmonella |
| Instrument Specifications |
| Size (w x d x h) |
10″ (25.4 cm) x 4.5″ (11.4 cm) x 7.5″ (19 cm) |
| Weight |
11 lb / 4.9 kg |
| Instrument Power Supply |
Rechargeable battery pack included with instrument |
| External Power Supply |
24 V DC, 4 A Output, 110–220 V AC |
| Performance Parameters |
Instrument set-up time ≤ 5 minutes
Sample run time ≤ 30 minutes (average) |
| Temperature Control |
Lower Heater: 56 °C to 64 °C / Upper Heater: 86 °C to 94 °C
Uniformity: 0.5 °C in single sample–Intersample / 1.0 °C across sample area–Intersample |
| Fluorescence Acquisition |
One-color optics modules
Excitation wavelength 470 ± 20 nm
Emission wavelength 530 ± 10 nm–TaqMan®
Emission wavelength 690 ± 60 nm–HybProbe™ |
| Certifications |
CE, CSA |
| Software and Training |
| RAZOR EX Software |
Windows® XP application, downloads data for real-time offline analysis, intuitive navigation and after action reports. |
| Training |
The system comes with a training DVD with all the necessary multimedia tools for sampling, pouch loading, machine operation, maintenance, and software. |
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