Thermo Fisher Ion Chef System Cat# 4484177 – Ion Torrent NGS Prep & Chip Loader

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Ion Chef™ System

The Ion Chef System provides fully automated library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading for users of any experience level. With less than 15 minutes of up-front hands-on time and the use of pre-packaged reagent kits, it enables a convenient, walk-away workflow that produces equalized, pooled libraries ready for templating. The automated process supports Ion AmpliSeq™ one- and two-pool designs. 

After library preparation, setup for automated template preparation requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. The Ion Chef System then produces one or two chips ready for sequencing. Automating sample preparation with the Ion Chef System significantly increases productivity.

Key Benefits

• Simplifies sequencing workflows

• Minimizes user-introduced variability

• Reduces time and labor

• Supports sequencing preparation for Ion GeneStudio™ S5 Systems

Features

• Automated Ion AmpliSeq™ library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading

• Cartridge-based reagent system

• Integrated sample and reagent tracking

• Intuitive user interface with on-board diagnostics

Streamlined Ion Torrent™ NGS Workflow
The Ion Chef System consolidates multiple manual and instrument steps into one automated process. The workflow includes targeted PCR amplification, partial digestion of primer sequences, adapter/barcode ligation, purification, library equalization and pooling, as well as template preparation and chip loading—all in a simplified, automated manner accessible to any user.

Consistent and Reproducible Results
A built-in visual system ensures reproducible chip loading by performing barcode reading and positive identification of samples, chips, and reagents. It conducts setup verification, reagent load/unload checks, calibration, and diagnostics to reduce variability.

Time and Labor Savings
Each preparation step requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time, dramatically reducing labor while increasing throughput and efficiency.

Broad Compatibility
The Ion Chef System supports automated and consistent Ion AmpliSeq library and template preparation for sequencing on Ion GeneStudio S5 Systems using compatible chips and chemistries.

Service and Support Options

• Comprehensive service plans for optimal instrument performance

• Qualification services for installation and operational verification

• Training in experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis

• Bioinformatics support for NGS data processing and applications

• DataSafe™ Solution for lab data storage and backup

Specifications

• Chip Compatibility: Ion PI™ Chip v3, Ion 314™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 316™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 318™ Chip v2 BC, Ion 510™ Chip, Ion 520™ Chip, Ion 530™ Chip, Ion 540™ Chip, Ion 550™ Chip

• Current: 14 A (max)

• Dimensions: 28 × 22 × 28 in (71 × 55 × 71 cm)

• Electrical Requirements: 1350 W, 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Operating Environment: 20°C to 25°C

• Run Time: Varies with chip type and read length

• Compatibility: Ion GeneStudio™ S5, Ion PGM™, Ion Proton™, Ion S5™ XL Systems

• High-Throughput: Compatible with automated protocols

• Quantity: 1 system

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