Good review here http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v1/n1/full/nmeth1004-87.html The instrument was purchased in February 2006 for £70,000. There are 3 chips, all probably used. The details are: Protein HT-C Chip (part no: G3011-87300). They were opened in Feb, September and October respectively.. 4 boxes of Protein 200 HT-2 Reagent kits (part 1, part no: G3011-68750). These have been open a few years (2006-2007) Agilent 5100 Automated Lab-on-a-Chip (ALP) Sole Source Software/Oracle Database -Client Server and multi-user architecture - Networking of up to 6 Systems using a single database - Data handling using Oracle Database, allows for mining of large and multiple data sets - Two-level data analysis with rule based identification of sample characteristics from yes/no answers to pattern recognition (e.g. search for: ‘Fragment 450 bp AND NOT Fragment 1000 bp’) -Customizable user interface -Role based user model -Complete resource handling (including chip inventory) -Diagnostic features for internal and remote tests of modules and components - Fully automated data processing and reporting (print, file or web based) -Ability to import data from LIMS System -General ability to import and export data as csv, xls and xml formats -Automated and online Archiving and Backup tools for secure data storage Full automation for unattended operation - Automatic loading of chip - Automatic chip priming (no manual pressurization or cleanup steps) - Automatic loading of samples (removes user variability w/ manual pipetting) - Automatic on-chip addition and mix of internal standards with samples (DNA assay) - No need to be present when analysis has completed to remove samples/add new plate - Automated cleaning and storage mode for Chip after run (No risk of chip failure due to being left in instrument too long )- Allows for unattended operation of up to 12 plates (96 or 384 well), including overnight analysis Chip lifetime - 6000 samples per DNA chip, 4 capillaries per chip, 50 – 2,000 samples/day - 2000 samples per Protein chip, 2 capillaries per chip -Barcode reader for consistent sample tracking, allows for easy and safe data handling -Accurate lower/upper marker identification using dual wavelength detection (no mismatch with sample signal possible) -Dual laser setup allows for simultaneous measurement of differently stained samples (e.g. Cy3 and Cy5 comparison in one run) Current Assays Offered: - DNA 1000 HT, 25 bp – 1000 bp, LOD 0.5 ng/ul - Protein HT, 15 – 220 Kd, LOD 10 ng/ul Supports GLP and GMP requirements for use in regulated environments. Auto align scanning Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) with standard red laser and green laser optional.