Agilent AriaDx K8930AA Real-Time PCR Thermal Cycler for Molecular Diagnostics

The Agilent AriaDx K8930AA is a precision real-time PCR thermal cycler designed for molecular diagnostics and advanced biotechnology research workflows. It integrates 8 dye-specific LEDs per optical module and 8 photodiodes enabling multiplex fluorescence detection compatible with SYBR and TaqMan chemistries, essential for accurate gene expression analysis and molecular cloning workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Thermal system: Six Peltier modules providing a temperature range of 25.0 to 99.9 °C
• Thermal performance: Heating rate of 6.0 °C/sec, cooling rate between 2.5 and 3.0 °C/sec, thermal accuracy ±0.2 °C, and uniformity ±0.4 °C ensuring reproducible thermal cycling conditions critical in bioprocessing and synthetic biology assays
• Reaction volume: Supports sample sizes from 10 µl to 30 µl, compatible with 96-well plates, strip tubes, and 0.2 ml tubes, accommodating diverse sample preparation formats commonly used in molecular diagnostics and biopharmaceutical production pipelines
• Data acquisition: Full fluorescence data capture in under 3 seconds for all channels, facilitating high-throughput gene editing and fluorescence analysis applications
• Software and hardware: Ships with ARIADX software installed on an integrated computer, enabling streamlined real-time data processing and analysis
• Power supply adaptable to 100 – 240 VAC, supporting international laboratory environments
• Compact footprint (50 cm L x 46 cm D x 42 cm H) and 23 kg weight, optimized for benchtop installation in cell imaging and biomedical engineering laboratories

The Agilent AriaDx K8930AA real-time PCR instrument is widely adopted in clinical diagnostics, synthetic biology research, and biomanufacturing settings, making it an essential tool for researchers seeking precise, reliable, and high-throughput DNA amplification and quantitative PCR analysis.