
Chapter 1 Overview
Sequencing Consumables Overview
Introduction
The HiSeq
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2000 system provides power and efficiency for large-scale genomics. Innovative engineering
combines with proven SBS technology to set new standards in output, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness.
Features
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Dual-surface imaging—The HiSeq 2000 uses a 4-camera epifluorescence system with cutting-edge
scanning technology to enable dual surface imaging.
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Dual flow cells—The HiSeq 2000 is a dual flow cell system, which allows sequencing of a single flow cell or
2 flow cells with different read lengths simultaneously.
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High-capacity reagent chiller—The reagent compartment is a high-capacity chiller that holds enough
reagents for the entire sequencing run.
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Integrated fluidics for paired-end runs—Integrated paired-end fluidics provide reagents from the reagent
compartment to the flow cell for Read 2 resynthesis and for indexed sequencing.
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Interface control options—The instrument software interface provides options for setting up a run and
operating the instrument. Use the touch screen monitor or the integrated keyboard to provide input.
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Real-time base calling—The instrument software extracts intensities from images and performs quality-
scored base calling on the instrument computer. This method allows monitoring of quality metrics during
the run and saves time during subsequent data analysis.
Downstream analysis of sequencing data can be performed with Illumina analysis software or third-party
software on IlluminaCompute, Illumina BaseSpace, or a custom infrastructure.
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BaseSpace
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Sequence Hub integration—The sequencing workflow is integrated with
BaseSpace Sequence Hub, the Illumina genomics computing environment for data analysis, storage, and
collaboration. As the run progresses, output files are streamed in real time to BaseSpace Sequence Hub.
Additional Resources
The following documentation is available for download from the Illumina website. Always check support
pages for the latest versions.
Resource
Description
A wizard for generating customized end-to-end documentation that is
tailored to the library prep method, run parameters, and analysis method
used for the sequencing run.
HiSeq 2500, 1500, and 2000 Site Prep
Guide (document # 15006407)
Provides specifications for laboratory space, electrical requirements, and
environmental considerations.
HiSeq 1500 and HiSeq 2000 Safety and
Compliance Guide (document #
1000000000665)
Provides information about instrument labeling, compliance certifications,
and safety considerations.
Document # 15011190 v03
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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