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Specifications:
| Application | Next Generation Sequencing, Sample Processing |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Product Type | Molecular Biology Equipment |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™ |
| Product Grade | Molecular Biology |
The Ion Chef™ Instrument is a fully automated platform for NGS library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading in the Ion Torrent sequencing workflow. Designed to minimize user variability and reduce hands-on time, the Ion Chef enables users of any experience level to prepare sequencing-ready chips with minimal effort.
With less than 15 minutes of hands-on setup per step, the Ion Chef integrates multiple manual processes—including Ion AmpliSeq™ library construction, library pooling, template amplification, and chip loading—into a single walk-away workflow. By combining automation with cartridge-based reagents, sample tracking, and on-board diagnostics, the Ion Chef helps laboratories achieve reproducibility, scalability, and higher overall sequencing productivity.
Key Features
- Automated Workflow: Library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading in one streamlined system.
- Time-Saving: Requires <15 minutes of hands-on setup for library preparation and template preparation.
- Consistent & Reproducible: Automated chip loading reduces user variability and improves reproducibility.
- Sample Tracking: Barcode-based tracking of chips, reagents, and samples ensures accuracy and traceability.
- Ease of Use: Intuitive touchscreen interface with guided setup, calibration, and diagnostic tools.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports all Ion Torrent sequencing workflows and compatible with Ion GeneStudio™ S5, S5 XL, PGM™, and Proton™ Systems.
- Cartridge-Based Reagents: Plug-and-play format minimizes setup errors and simplifies workflows.
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Chip Compatibility | Ion PI™ Chip v3, Ion 314™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 316™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 318™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 510™, Ion 520™, Ion 530™, Ion 540™, Ion 550™ |
| Compatible Systems | Ion GeneStudio™ S5, S5 XL, Ion PGM™, Ion Proton™ |
| Workflow Supported | Ion AmpliSeq library prep, template prep, chip loading |
| Hands-On Time | <15 minutes for each setup step |
| Run Time | Varies with chip type and read length |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 71 × 55 × 71 cm (28 × 22 × 28 in) |
| Weight | ~60–70 kg (estimated instrument class) |
| Operating Environment | 20–25 °C |
| Electrical Requirements | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1350 W, 14 A (max.) |
| Product Line | Ion Chef™ |
| Unit Size | Each |
Applications
- Targeted Sequencing Workflows: Automates Ion AmpliSeq library preparation and template prep.
- Oncology Research: Prepares sequencing runs for tumor profiling and mutation detection panels.
- Infectious Disease Research: Streamlined prep for microbial sequencing workflows.
- Inherited Disease & Rare Variant Analysis: Efficient setup for small to mid-throughput NGS panels.
- Clinical & Translational Research (RUO): Improves reproducibility in sequencing workflows.
The Ion Torrent™ Ion Chef™ Instrument provides laboratories with a powerful, automated solution for sequencing preparation, drastically reducing hands-on time and minimizing user-introduced variability. By integrating library prep, template amplification, and chip loading into one easy-to-use system, the Ion Chef ensures reproducible results, higher throughput, and simplified workflows for Ion Torrent sequencing platforms, including the Ion GeneStudio S5 and Proton Systems. An indispensable tool for labs seeking efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS).