Agilent Roche ACEA xCELLigence RTCA MP Real-Time Cell Analyzer, Unit 3

The Agilent Roche ACEA xCELLigence RTCA MP Real-Time Cell Analyzer is a label-free, impedance-based cell analysis system for monitoring live-cell behavior in real time. Its six independent 96-well plate stations support parallel, high-throughput analysis for cell proliferation, cytotoxicity, immunotherapy, cancer research, and biotechnology workflows.

The system includes the ACEA RTCA MP Analyzer, RTCA MP Station 6x96, a computer running RTCA Pro Trial software, communication cables, and power cables. A full RTCA software license must be purchased separately from Agilent.

Key capabilities

• Label-free real-time cell analysis using electrical impedance
• Six independent E-Plate 96 positions for simultaneous sample measurement
• Automated data acquisition and analysis
• Monitoring of cell health, proliferation, adhesion, and behavioral changes
• Applications in immunotherapy research, cancer cell proliferation, cytotoxicity testing, molecular biology, and drug development
• Suitable for live-cell assays and high-throughput biotechnology research

RTCA MP Analyzer specifications

• Electrical input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 25 W maximum
• Output test signal: 22 mV rms ±20% at 10, 25, and 50 kHz
• Impedance measurement accuracy: ±(1% + 1.5 Ω)
• Impedance measurement repeatability: 0.8%
• Impedance dynamic range: 10 to 5 kΩ
• Communications: RS-232 serial communications at 57,600 bits/second
• Operating temperature: +15 to +32 °C
• Relative humidity: 80% maximum up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% maximum at 40 °C
• Dimensions: 40 cm × 40 cm × 8 cm (W × D × H)
• Status indicators: Power, communications, and analyzer status LEDs

RTCA MP Station specifications

• Electrical input: ±5 VDC, +12 VDC, 10 W maximum
• Electronic switch resistance: 2 to 5 Ω
• Plate handling capacity: Six E-Plate 96 devices
• Communications: RS-232 serial communications at 57,600 bits/second
• Operating temperature: +20 to +40 °C
• Relative humidity: 98% maximum, noncondensing
• Measurement rate: Less than 10 seconds per measurement for one E-Plate 96; less than 1 minute per measurement for six E-Plates
• Dimensions: 44 cm × 44 cm × 18 cm (W × D × H)
• Status indicators: Power and device status LEDs

The analyzer and MP station were tested for power-up, initialization, self-check operation, plate-lock sensors, status lights, software communication, plate recognition across all six stations, and resistance-plate verification under full-load conditions. The unit is supplied as a pre-owned, serviced instrument in good cosmetic condition.