The DriftconRF hardware




Back to Top  What is DriftconRF ?

The DRIFTCON® RF system is a construction in which the thermistors are positioned in a holder, which has PCR plate dimensions. This "plate" also contains all processing electronics, calibration values, power cells, as well as RF communication electronics. While cycling, all temperature values are transmitted to the supplied RF USB dongle connected to the computer. Usage of the system is monitored by means of software and the DRIFTCON® RF intelligent hardware.

DRIFTCON® and DRIFTCON® RF test results are analyzed and reported through an automated process, thereby minimizing user input interventions and prohibiting any alteration of the acquired sample data.



Back to Top  End-user product

Driftcon® RF is an end-user product. Use is recommended daily, weekly or monthly.

  • Measurements are performed statically as well as dynamically
  • Measurements on all (q) PCR closed systems non accessible by regular Driftcon systems, regardless brand or type
  • Measurements are related to the ITS-90 Scale
  • Measurements and test systems are NIST traceable
  • Accuracy is better than ±0.20°C over a range of 10 - 100°C Measurement range 5-100°C
  • Measurements of 15 channels simultaneously (2 Hz/channel)
  • Retrospective analysis, and movie player in place
  • Tests reports of drift, uniformity and accuracy, heat rate, cool rate, plateau time
  • Access to global user database
  • Instrument to instrument protocol transition tool
  • Conform GMP, GLP, ISO, Ster-Lab, governmental and association regulations
  • Recalibration every 120 measurements, usage counter on board, or annually

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    Back to Top  DriftconRF system components

  • DRIFTCON® RF intelligent fixture, electronics and transmitter incorporated in the plate, includes also lid measurement sensors
  • DRIFTCON® USB dongle, and extension cable
  • DRIFTCON® RF fixture charger
  • DRIFTCON® RF software
  • Instrument software specification set (market specs)
  • Membership of the CYCLERtest global threshold database
  • DRIFTCON® system storage suitcase
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    Optional:
  • Instrument software specification sets for other types/brands thermal instruments
  • Notebook with DRIFTCON® RF software pre-installed

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    Back to Top  IMPORTANT

    Compatibility :

  • Applied Biosystems 7300 Real-Time PCR System
  • Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-Time PCR System
  • Applied Biosystems 7900 Fast Real-Time PCR System with standard 96-Well Block Module
  • Stratagene MX3000P, MX3005P
  • Eppendorf Mastercycler ep realplex
    •  The DriftconRF® system addresses a new market segment that can not be served with a standard DRIFTCON® system. The use of the DriftconRF® system is only recommended in above mentioned instruments. Nearly all other types of instruments can be measured using the standard DRIFTCON® systems. A measurement with a DriftconRF® system in other types of instruments can lead to unexpected results!


    Calibration:
    Annually or after 120 validations. (whatever comes first)


    Configurations :
  • 96V-15: 15 temperature sensors
  • 16-6: 16 temperature sensors, all well format (available soon)
  • 96V-15LP: 15 temperature sensors, low profile format (available soon)
  • 16-6LP: 16 temperature sensors , all well, low profile format (available soon)
  • 384-15: 15 temperature sensors for 384 block format (available soon)
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    Warranty:
    This high precison instrument is specifically designed for usage in above mentioned Real-Time Cyclers and is sensitive to damage if used in other instruments. Warranty is voided when DRIFTCON® RF is used in other instruments.

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