M220 Focused-ultrasonicator

SKU
500295
  • Treatment Power: 75 W PIP
  • Sample Processing Capacity: Single Tube
  • NGS Sample Volumes: 15 to 130 µl

The M220 Focused-ultrasonicator offers the “Scientist’s Standard” in a compact, easy-to-use system making it the ideal DNA shearing solution for MiSeq and PGM users. AFA® technology in the M220 eliminates operator-induced variations, improves recoveries, increases efficiency, and provides standardized results.

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Technical SpecificationDescription
Primary ApplicationsCell lysis: mammalian, bacterial, yeast, cfDNA Extraction from Plasma, DNA Extraction from Dried Blood Spots, DNA/RNA/Chromatin Shearing, DNA/RNA/Total NA/Protein Extraction from FFPE, Tissue lysis and extraction
Treatment Power75 W PIP
Part Number500295
Power Requirements100-240 VAC 500 VA, 50-60Hz
Operating EnvironmentAmbient temperature: 19 °C to 25 °C (66 °F to 77 °F) Relative humidity: 30% to 70%
Operating TemperatureInternal temperature control: Protocol temperature range from 7 °C to 20 °C
SafetyComplies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Certified to IEC/EN/UL 61010-1:2004 “Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part1: General Requirements"
Regulatory LabelingCE, ETL Mark (for Product Safety), WEEE
SonoLab VersionSonoLab 7
Operating SystemWindows 10
WCSNA
ChillerSolid state chiller built-in
Sample Processing CapacitySingle Tube
NGS Sample Volumes15 to 130 µl
Recommended Batch SizeNA
Covaris ConsumablesmicroTUBE, microTUBE-50, milliTUBE 1 ml, miniTUBE
Upgrade PotentialNo
Associated AccessoriesM220 Accessories

Key Features

  • Controlled energy delivery
  • Isothermal processing
  • Non-contact, closed vessel
  • Quiet operation
  • Robust and reliable design
  • Tried and tested in major genome centers worldwide

Benefits

  • User-selectable fragment lengths
  • No heat damage, high sample recovery
  • No cross contamination, no aerosols, no clean up
  • No discomfort to operators
  • Reproducible results, year after year
  • The mechanical shearing method of choice

Quick Guide:

Quick Guide: DNA Shearing with M220 Focused-ultrasonicator

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M220 Focused-ultrasonicator Setup & Instruction Manual

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Evaluation of a New Protein Extraction Method Using an Advanced Acoustic Technology for Identification of Filamentous Fungi by MALDI-TOF MS

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Formulation and Drug Delivery Breakthrough processing for poorly soluble API’s

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Covaris-certified Consumable Guide

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M-Series Focused-ultrasonicators

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