With the integrated GeneChip™ Instrument System, you can generate reliable, reproducible genetic analysis data when you need it. The GeneChip platform greatly improves your productivity and increases the speed and accuracy of your genetic studies by automating routine procedures. The flexible platform analyzes all GeneChip probe arrays for genomics research, polymorphism analysis and disease management.

You can proficiently operate the GeneChip Instrument System with less than a week of training. Standard protocols for sample preparation and array processing enable you to consistently achieve high-quality results. GeneChip software controls the operation of the instruments system, processes raw data, and simplifies data analysis.

The most advanced platform in the industry, the GeneChip Instrument System reduces the time and cost of discovering and developing innovative pharmaceuticals.

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GeneChip Fluidics Station

The GeneChip Fluidics Station automates the introduction of the nucleic acid target to the probe array cartridge, controls the delivery of reagents and the timing and temperature for hybridization of the nucleic acid target to the probe array. Each fluidics station can independently process four probe arrays at one time. Simply load the probe array and nucleic acid target you've prepared on the fluidics station. Enter information about the type of array to be analyzed and press a key to start the process. The software automatically selects the appropriate protocol and begins hybridization. Once hybridization is complete, messages are displayed on the PC and the fluidics station that the probe array is ready for scanning. Station specifications

GeneArray Scanner

The Hewlett-Packard GeneArray Scanner uses an argon-ion laser to excite fluorescent molecules incorporated into the nucleic acid target to generate a quantitative hybridization signal. All you do is add the hybridized array. With precise optics, the GeneArray scanner focuses the laser on 3-micron spots within each of the thousands of probe cells contained on the GeneChip probe array. A high-resolution image of the probe array is displayed in real time during scanning, and fluorescence intensity data is automatically stored in a raw file. Known for reliability and performance, Hewlett-Packard has designed the GeneArray scanner specifically for use with Affymetrix GeneChip probe arrays. The easy to use scanner will provide you with high quality data for years to come. Scanner specifications

GeneChip Workstation

The GeneChip Workstation is the PC platform for the GeneChip Analysis Suite software. This NT based system uses a Pentium processor to speed analysis. Included as part of your system purchase, GeneChip Suite is an operating system with easy and intuitive interfaces. You can track all elements of your experiment from start to raw data through final results and easily transfer information to other programs or applications.   Workstation specifications

GeneChip Hybridization Oven

The Hybridization Oven 640 automates your hybridization process for GeneChip probe arrays. The oven provides precise temperature control to ensure successful hybridization, and cartridge rotation to provide continuous mixing. Up to 64 arrays can be processed at one time. The digital speed control display provides you with the option of selecting specific rotation speeds and to visually monitor the speed during the cycle.

Last updated September 5, 1999