RainDrop Sense Operator’s Manual
LCN 50-04344 Rev. D
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Specifications
shows the specifications for the RainDrop Sense instrument.
shows the
specifications for the Instrument Control (IC) Workstation.
Table 2-1: RainDrop Sense Hardware Specifications
Requirement or
Specification
Description
Width
11 inches (27.9 cm)
Depth
17 inches (43.2 cm)
Height
15 inches (38.1 cm)
Weight
~65 lbs (~29 kg)
Power Source (Electrical)
Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 35 W max
1 standard grounded outlet, within 6 ft (2 m) of the
instrument
Clearance
2 inches (5 cm) in rear
Fuses
2 fuses, 2 Amperes Medium Acting
Cable Connections
USB: 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0
Required compressed gas
input pressure range at the
instrument
90-120 PSI (0.62 MPa – 0.82 MPa)
Capacity
8 lanes per chip
Maximum Sample
Throughput per 8 hour shift
24 samples per shift in Standard Mode
56 samples per shift in Fast Mode
Detection Time
~8 lanes in 4 hours for Standard Mode (for 25 µL
sample)
~8 lanes in < 2 hours for Fast Mode (for 25 µL sample)
Droplet Identification
Precise control of relative pressure and oil flow rate
creates ideal spacing of the thermal cycled emulsion to
allow for proper droplet identification and analysis.
Droplet Processing
Droplets are processed on a chip that has no moving
parts or valves. Samples have minimal contact with
either walls or air. In addition, one-time-only chip use
prevents sample cross-contamination.
