Molecular PCR Testing
High-performance multiplex PCR system
At a glance
| Sample description | One sample capacity per module (with up to 12 samples per BIOFIRE Torch) |
|---|---|
| Run time | Sample run time about one hour |
| User interface | System base with touch screen and barcode scanner |
| Data output | Automatic analysis with end-of-run interpretive reports |
| Fluorescence acquisition | Single color optics module: 475 nm excitation, 545 nm emission, and sensor imaging |
| Temperature control | Operating temperature 15°C to 30°C; Peltier devices: ambient to 100°C, ramp rate from 0.1–0.5°C/sec on melt |
| Operations specification | 15°C to 30°C @ 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing); –16 m to 3048 m; indoor use only |
| Shipping specifications | -30°C to 38°C @ 5 to 85% relative humidity (non-condensing); -16 m to 10,600 m |
| Power requirements – minimum (single module) | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; AC power at 100 VAC: 130W active, 135VA apparent; AC power at 240 VAC: 110W active, 190VA apparent; grounded outlet requirements |
| Power requirements – maximum (12 modules) | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; AC power at 100 VAC: 850W active, 935VA apparent; AC power at 240 VAC: 775W active, 1100VA apparent; grounded outlet requirements |
| Fuse | 250V 3.15A Type T (modules); 250V 10A Type T (system base) |
| Dimensions and weight | 18 × 29 × 11.5 in (45.8 × 73.7 × 29.2 cm) (W × D × H; system base only); 4.5 in (11.4 cm) (H; modules only); 34 in (86.4 cm) max height (12 modules); weight: approximately 28 lb (12.6 kg) maximum, system base 36 lb (16.3 kg), modules 1.5 lb (6.8 kg) each; duplex (module enclosure) 6.5 lb (~3 kg) each |
| EMC requirements | The BIOFIRE TORCH complies with the emission and immunity requirements in IEC 61326: electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use |
| Safety requirements | The BIOFIRE TORCH complies with IEC 61010-1-201: safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – Part 2-101: particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment |
| CPU | Intel |
| Storage and memory | 512 GB hard drive or greater; 16 GB RAM or greater |
| Interface and peripherals | System base: 12+1 Ethernet network interface, 4 USB connections or more; module: one Ethernet network interface |
| Display | LCD: capacitive touch screen interface |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows OS as released with the BIOFIRE System |
Specs from manufacturer literature for reference. Verify against your application.
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