Agilent AriaDx Real-Time PCR Instrument Thermal Cycler K8930AA with 8-Dye Detection

The Agilent AriaDx Real-Time PCR Instrument Thermal Cycler K8930AA is a precision molecular diagnostics thermal cycler designed for advanced biotechnology applications including gene editing, molecular cloning workflows, and bioprocessing research. It features an integrated computer running ARIADX software for seamless data acquisition and analysis.

Key technical specifications include:

• Excitation source: 8 dye-specific LEDs per optical module supporting multiplex fluorescence assays
• Detectors: 8 photodiodes for high-sensitivity detection across multiple channels
• Reaction volume: Optimal range from 10 µl to 30 µl compatible with various assay formats
• Compatible chemistries: SYBR Green and TaqMan probes, widely adopted in synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics
• Thermal system: Equipped with 6 Peltier modules providing a controlled temperature range of 25.0 to 99.9 °C
• Heating rate: Rapid 6.0 °C/sec enables faster cycling comparable to industry benchmarks
• Cooling rate: 2.5 to 3.0 °C/sec for efficient temperature transitions critical in qPCR protocols
• Thermal accuracy: ± 0.2 °C ensures reproducibility essential in quantitative PCR and biomanufacturing pipelines
• Thermal uniformity: ± 0.4 °C across the reaction plate enhances assay consistency
• Data acquisition time: Less than 3 seconds for all fluorescence channels, facilitating high-throughput applications
• Sample compatibility: Supports 96-well plates, strip tubes, and standard 0.2 ml tubes to accommodate varied sample throughput
• Operating conditions: Stable performance in environments from 20 – 30 °C with 20 – 80% non-condensing humidity

With dimensions of 50 x 46 x 42 cm and a weight of 23 kg, the AriaDx K8930AA is suitable for benchtop use in clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and research laboratories specializing in cell imaging and gene expression analysis. This real-time PCR instrument is critical for precise thermal cycling and fluorescence analysis in biotechnology and synthetic biology research.