Maxwell® RSC Instrument
The Maxwell® Rapid Sample Concentrator (RSC) Instrument is a platform for automated purification of nucleic acid from a range of sample types. The purification methods use sample lysis and binding to paramagnetic particles as the primary separation principle. Up to 16 samples can be prepared simultaneously in 25–60 minutes, depending on sample type.
The Maxwell® RSC Instrument is controlled by a graphical user interface running on a tablet PC. The instrument is supplied with a Quantus™ Fluorometer and integrated software that allows for extracted nucleic acid quantification measurements to be captured in the run report along with sample tracking and method run data.
Features - Benefits
- Easy to Use: Intuitive software and simple validation; very little hands-on time.
- Automation: Get to results faster with minimal steps and lower costs.
- Quantus™ Fluorometer Integration: Quickly capture extracted nucleic acid concentration values in the run report.
- Flexible and Efficient Workflow: Access sample at any point in workflow; consistent performance eliminates reruns.
- Technology: Magnetic particles enhance concentration, minimize contamination and provide highly pure and amplifiable nucleic acid ready for downstream analysis.
- Small Footprint: Do more in less space.
With Maxwell® RSC you will be able to:
- Quantitate your purified samples using the Quantus™ Fluorometer.
- Ensure downstream success with consistent, reliable results.
- Keep your lab running with comprehensive service and support.
- Maximize bench space with the compact instrument footprint.
Maxwell® RSC:
Uses an intuitive touch screen interface that makes it easy to set up a run.
Processes 1 to 16 samples in as little as 30 minutes.
Is integrated with the Quantus™ Fluorometer to keep all your sample data in one report.
Maxwell® RSC Instrument Specifications
- Processing Time: 30–60 minutes (depending on sample type and method)
- Number of Samples: Up to 16
- Weight: 24.2lb (11kg)
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 13 × 13.6 × 11.8 inches (330.2 × 345.2 × 299.7mm)
- Power Requirements: 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz, 2.5A
- Fuse: 250VAC, 2.5A, low breaking capacity, time-lag fuse (AC250V, T2.5AL, 5 × 20mm)
- UV Bulb: Average lifetime approximately 6,000 hours, length 135.9mm, diameter 16mm, 4W, 0.17A current, 29V, spectral peak F 253.7, UV output 0.9W
Instrument Standard Components
- 1 Maxwell® RSC Instrument
- 1 Tablet PC preloaded with Maxwell® RSC Application Software
- 1 USB Cable for connection of the Maxwell® RSC Instrument to the Tablet PC
- 1 Power Cable for Maxwell® RSC Instrument
- 1 Power Cords for Tablet PC
- 1 Maxwell® RSC/CSC Deck Tray
- 1 UV Bulb (installed)
- 1 Quantus™ Fluorometer and accessories
- 1 Tablet PC Holder
- 1 Quick Start Guide
- 1 Setup Guide
DNA Purification
DNA purified with the Maxwell® RSC System is compatible with a wide range of downstream applications such as Sanger and next generation sequencing, arrays and digital PCR.
Maxwell® RSC Whole Blood DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from larger sample sizes (up to 500µl) of whole blood without preprocessing
Maxwell® RSC Blood DNA Kit »
Extracts higher yields of DNA from up to 300µl of whole blood following Proteinase K treatment
Maxwell® RSC Buffy Coat DNA »
Extracts DNA from buffy coat from blood
Maxwell® RSC Buccal Swab DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from buccal swab
Maxwell® RSC Cultured Cells DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from up to 5x10⁶ mammalian tissue culture cells and 2x10⁹ bacterial cells
Maxwell® RSC Cell DNA Purification Kit »
Extracts DNA from samples containing less than 10,000 cells such as amniotic fluid, cerebral spinal fluid and cell supernatants
Maxwell® RSC DNA FFPE Kit »
Extracts DNA from formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue sections
Maxwell® FFPE Plus LEV DNA Purification Kits »
Extracts DNA from FFPE samples with comparable performance to the Maxwell® 16 DNA FFPE LEV Plus Kit
Maxwell® RSC Tissue DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from 50mg of tissue
Maxwell® RSC Plant DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from a range of plant sample types including soybean, corn and Arabidopsis
Maxwell® RSC PureFood GMO and Authentication Kit »
Extracts DNA from a wide range of food sample types including soybean, corn, canola, fish, beef and pork
Maxwell® RSC PureFood Pathogen Kit »
Extracts bacterial DNA from a wide range of food sample types for use in NGS, serotyping and identification of spoilage organisms
Maxwell® RSC Stabilized Saliva DNA Kit »
Extracts DNA from stabilized saliva tubes
Maxwell® RSC ccfDNA Plasma Kit »
Extracts ccfDNA from plasma
Maxwell® RSC Viral Total Nucleic Acid Purification Kit »
Extracts viral total nucleic acid (RNA and DNA) from serum, plasma and other samples
RNA Purification
Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Blood Kit »
Purifies total RNA from 2.5ml of fresh whole blood
Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Cells Kit »
Purifies total RNA from fresh or frozen cells
Maxwell® RSC RNA FFPE Kit »
Extracts RNA from formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue sections
Maxwell® RSC Plant RNA Kit »
Extracts RNA from a range of plant sample types including soybean, corn and Arabidopsis
Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Tissue Kit »
Purifies total RNA from up to 20mg of tissue
Maxwell® RSC miRNA Tissue Kit »
Purifies total RNA, including miRNA, from mammalian tissue samples
Maxwell® RSC Viral Total Nucleic Acid Purification Kit »
Extracts viral total nucleic acid (RNA and DNA) from serum, plasma and other samples
Maxwell® RSC miRNA Plasma and Serum Kit »
Purifies high-quality, amplifiable miRNA from plasma, serum or enriched exosomes
Quantification
These kits can be used for quantification with the Maxwell® RSC Instrument.
QuantiFluor® dsDNA System, 1ml
QuantiFluor® ssDNA System, 1ml
QuantiFluor® RNA System, 1ml
QuantiFluor® ONE dsDNA System, 100 reactions
QuantiFluor® ONE dsDNA System, 500 reactions
| PRODUCT | CATALOG # |
| Maxwell® RSC Instrument | AS4500 |
Available Separately
| PRODUCT | CATALOG # |
| Maxwell® RSC/CSC Deck Tray | SP6019 |
| Maxwell® Instrument Bar Code Reader | AS3200 |
| Maxwell® RSC Premier Warranty Upgrade | SA1341 |
| Maxwell® RSC Standard Service Agreement | SA1342 |
| Maxwell® RSC Premier Service Agreement | SA1343 |
| Maxwell® RSC Preventive Maintenance | SA1346 |
| Maxwell® RSC Installation Qualification | SA1347 |
| Maxwell® RSC Operational Qualification | SA1348 |
| Maxwell® RSC IQ/OQ Combination Package | SA1349 |
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