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Instrument Database:
Bruker Daltonics - microflex LRF - MALDI TOF-MS
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| Year of introduction |
2011 |
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available |
| Company |
Bruker Daltonics
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| Categories |
Mass spectrometer: MALDI
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No-compromise performance on the bench
The microflex takes advantage of Bruker Daltonics’ long standing expertise in providing the highest performance mass spectrometers. The unique design of the microScout ion source and the gridless reflectron give the microflex superior resolution, as well as excellent mass accuracy and outstanding sensitivity.
Advanced design
The modular design offers several instrument configurations to fulfill different requirements for peptide/protein identification and characterization, biomarker discovery or oligonucleotide analysis. Should your requirements grow or change over the years, the system can be upgraded to meet new analytical challenges.
Intuitive instrument control
The microflex features our integrated Compass software environment for easy operation in multi-instrument laboratories. All functions from automated acquisition to in-depth analysis via highly sophisticated bioinformatics software are provided.
Unique AnchorChip technology
The powerful proprietary AnchorChip technology provides homogeneous, exactly-positioned samples on the MALDI target for robust and rapid automated data collection, as well as a sensitivity boost by up to two orders of magnitude.
Compatibility and automation
Compatibility with laboratory robots (e.g. map II) is assured by the new microScout MALDI target plates, featuring 96 position geometry to sample from industry standard microtiter plates.
Technical Data
MALDI source
- microScout Ion Source with state-of-the-art pulsed ion extraction (PIE™)
- Target area exactly ¼ of industry standard microtiter plates
- Various 96-spot target types available for specific applications
- Compatible with Bruker Daltonics sample preparation robotics
- Nitrogen laser with variable repetition rate up to 20 Hz
- Patented AnchorChip MALDI target technology for fast automation, increased sequence coverage and 10–100 fold sensitivity increase over stainless steel target holder
TOF Analyzer
- High resolution reflectron configuration (or optional linear only version, microflex LT)
- Optional MS/MS capability with auto PSD (automated post-source decay) including pre-cursor ion selection device
- Modular design allows for future upgrades
- No maintenance oil-free vacuum technology
- WhisperMode™ erases noise pollution in the lab
Compass™ software suite- flexControl™ module for quick and easy instrument control
- Fuzzy-logic based AutoXecute™ engine for on-the-fly optimization of spectral quality
- flexAnalysis module for automated and interactive data analysis, including integration with bioinformatics tools such as BioTools™, ProteinScape™, ClinProTools™, GenoTools™, and search engines
- Optional Compass Security Pack™ for work in regulated environments (21CFR part 11 compliance)
Service features
- Remote on-line service capability via WebEx Internet sessions
- Extended self diagnostics
- Supplementary IQ/OQ/PV procedures available
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