ARIES® M1
The ARIES® M1 is a real time PCR instrument that allows the user to control each aspect of the sample to answer testing process, from sample accessioning through result reporting.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Luminex Corporation |
| Product Name |
| ARIES® M1 |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| ARIES-M6V1-IVD |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The ARIES® M1 is a real time PCR instrument that allows the user to control each aspect of the sample to answer testing process, from sample accessioning through result reporting. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 15.4 x 24.1 x 25.4 in (39.1 x 61.2 x 64.5 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 78.5 lbs (35.6 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 120 v |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 35° C (59 to 95° F) |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; ARIES® assay cassettes |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Annual vendor servicing |
| Available Accessories |
| Printer |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Microsoft Windows Embedded 7 |
| Communications Interface |
| Network and 5 x USB Type-A Ports |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Botulinum toxin, Ricin, Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B (SEB), B. anthracis (anthrax), Y. pestis (plague), Brucellas, F. tularensis (Tularemia), Ebola virus, Hemorrhagic fever virus, Chikungunya virus, Orthopox virus, |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Bordetella, C. difficile, GAS, GBS, Flu A/B, RSV, HSV, streptococcus, herpes, pertussis, C. burnetti (Q fever), R. Helvetica, E. canis, Dengue virus |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 min |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; 2 hours |
| Total Run Time |
| 2 hours |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 12 samples < 2 hours
48 results in 8 hours, 200-400 µL sample size, 6 channels |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Data File Type Format |
| HL7, CSV |
