Agilent ZAG DNA Analyzer System Unit 4 – 96-Capillary High-Throughput DNA Fragment Analyzer

The Agilent ZAG DNA Analyzer System Unit 4 is a high-resolution capillary electrophoresis DNA analyzer designed for rapid and automated sizing of DNA fragments and RNA samples. Utilizing a 96-capillary array, this system enables high-throughput processing of up to 864 samples unattended, making it an efficient tool for molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and biotechnology workflows such as gene editing and synthetic biology.

Key technical features include:

• Capillary Array Compatibility: Supports 96-capillary arrays with consumable lifespan up to 1000 injections or 1 year.
• Sample Capacity & Volume: Accommodates 9 sample trays (1x96-well PCR microplate each), requiring a minimum of 20 µL per injection.
• High Throughput: Processes 96 samples in approximately 20 minutes, enabling up to ~4,600 samples/day throughput ideal for bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics.
• Sizing Range & Accuracy: Detects DNA fragment sizes ranging from 35 base pairs (bp) to 20,000 bp, with sizing accuracy typically within 5% and resolution as low as 3 bp depending on gel type.
• Detection Sensitivity: Capable of detecting fragments at concentrations as low as 5 pg/µL, critical for sensitive molecular cloning workflows.
• Software Integration: Bundled with ProSize data analysis and ZAG DNA Analyzer controller software to facilitate detailed fragment analysis, electropherogram generation, and precise quantitation.
• Application Scope: Suitable for PCR fragment analysis, microsatellite genotyping, and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) studies widely used in synthetic biology, molecular genetics, and biomedical engineering.

The system features stable and verified performance with rigorous testing of power supply stability, fluidics (pumps and priming), high voltage systems, optical alignment, and automated plate handling ensuring reliable and reproducible results. It includes essential accessories such as microplate holders, waste bottles, communication cables, and a computer workstation, supporting seamless integration into existing laboratory infrastructure.

This compact, bench-friendly DNA analysis instrument is extensively used in research environments demanding rapid and accurate nucleic acid sizing with minimal user intervention. The Agilent ZAG DNA Analyzer System is critical for biotechnology and molecular biology laboratories, enhancing throughput in nucleic acid fragment analysis essential for biomanufacturing, molecular diagnostics, and gene editing validation.

Long-tail keywords integrated:

• High-throughput DNA fragment analyzer with 96-capillary electrophoresis array
• Rapid nucleic acid sizing system for molecular cloning workflows
• Automated DNA analysis instrument critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines
• Sensitive DNA fragment detection supporting synthetic biology research
• Molecular diagnostics DNA sizing with high accuracy and resolution

This fully serviced and warrantied system is supplied ready for operation with remote setup and training available, ensuring reliable deployment for advanced biotechnology and clinical research applications.