ME220 Focused-ultrasonicator

SKU
500506
  • Treatment Power: 20 W Avg. Incident Power
  • Sample Processing Capacity: Single Tube
  • NGS Sample Volumes: 15 to 130 µl

The ME220 Focused-ultrasonicator is the multi-sample, multi-application benchtop sample preparation solution for every lab. Capable of 1 to 8 sample batch processing at the bench-top, this compact, easy-to-use system enables precise and accurate results with AFA-energetics®.

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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 Power20 W Avg. Incident Power
Part Number500506
Power Requirements100-240 VAC 500 VA, 50-60Hz, 5 Amp Slo-Blow Fuse
Operating EnvironmentAmbient temperature: 19 °C to 25 °C (66 °F to 77 °F) Relative humidity: 30% to 70%
Operating TemperatureProgrammable +6.0 °C to +40.0 °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 8
Operating SystemWindows 10
WCSNA
ChillerStand-alone benchtop
Sample Processing CapacitySingle Tube
NGS Sample Volumes15 to 130 µl
Recommended Batch Size1 to 8 Samples
Covaris ConsumablesmicroTUBE 8 strip, milliTUBE
Upgrade PotentialYes
Associated AccessoriesME220 Accessories

Key Features

  • Isothermal process
  • Small, compact footprint
  • Non-contact, closed vessel
  • Flexible sample processing volume
  • Highly reproducible results
  • Automatable
  • Sample tracking with 2D barcoded consumables
  • Operates at 500 kHz (Ultrasonic Range)
  • Calibrated to NIST traceable standards

Benefits

  • No heat-induced bias, high sample recovery
  • Fits on any bench top
  • No cross-contamination, aerosols, or clean-up
  • 15 μl to 1 ml
  • Minimal post-process QC required
  • Sample vessels compatible with liquid handling robots
  • Traceable sample identification
  • Beyond audible range – no discomfort to operators
  • Optimized protocols available and transferable

Quick Guide:

Quick Guide: DNA Shearing with ME220 Focused-ultrasonicator

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ME220 User Manual

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Replacing the ME220 Quick Disconnect Insert

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Replacing the ME220 Quick Disconnect Cap

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Replacing the ME220 Particle Filter Element and Gasket

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Covaris-certified Consumable Guide

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