USER GUIDE:
Ionic® Purification System
Purigen Biosystems
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY.
Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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General Description
The revolutionary Ionic
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Purification System from Purigen Biosystems uses isotachophoresis (ITP) to extract, purify, and concentrate
nucleic acid from biological samples. Samples prepared by the system are pure, abundant, and ready in just 60 minutes.
System Overview
FIGURE 1:
Instrument (front)
TABLE 7:
Instrument parts (front)
Call Out
Instrument Component
Definition
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Touchscreen
Operation of the Purigen Biosystems Ionic system is conducted entirely through the integrated touchscreen.
Operators can select and initiate protocols as well as import sample information and export run data from the
touchscreen. All error messages, help messages, and prompting will occur on the touchscreen during normal
operation. The system software also includes integrated user management to track protocols and information by
user.
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Cover
The Ionic system utilizes an actuated cover during normal operation to control the environment and processing of
samples on a Purigen Biosystems fluidic chip. The cover will automatically extend and retract in response to
interaction with the instrument's touchscreen while progressing through a protocol or performing maintenance
operations.
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Chip holder
The chip holder within the instrument provides a location for the placement of a Purigen Biosystems fluidic chip. The
holder is designed to prevent placement of a fluidic chip in an incorrect orientation.
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USB port
Operators can insert a USB flash drive into the USB port at the front of the system to export data files for off-line
analysis.
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Leveling knobs
(left, right)
The integrated leveling system is adjusted at the time of system install. Adjustment may be necessary to re-level the
instrument after moving the instrument or if the position of the instrument has somehow changed after installation.
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