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The Analyte 2000 is a 4-channel, single wavelength fluorometer optimized for performing evanescent-wave fluoroimmunoassays that was developed in conjunction with the Naval Research Laboratory for biomolecule detection. This low-power, microprocessor-controlled instrument provides parts-per-billion sensitivities to biochemical species, such as proteins, viruses, bacteria, and spores, by monitoring antibody/antigen reactions on tapered glass waveguides. The instrument is controlled from a remote computer leading to a system size of only 20 cm L x 8.5 cm H x 11.2 cm W. The Analyte 2000, coupled with a separate fluidics box, has been flown and operated in small, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) using a remote RF link to a ground-based portable computer.
Analyte Adapter
The Analyte Adapter is a small optoelectronics module that serves an an interface between the Analyte 2000 and the inexpensive, injection-molded polystyrene waveguides developed for use with the RAPTOR fluoroimmunoassay system.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Excitation Source | 635 nm; 5 mW laser diode operated at a derated 1.5 mW level. |
| Receiver Design | Dichroic long-pass filter to reject excitation light. Synchronous detector with auto gain-ranging |
| Photocurrent Resolution | 0.019 pA; 12 bit A/D. |
| Dynamic Range | 22, 522 pA |
| Maximum Number of Channels | Four |
| Measurement Rate | One sample per second. |
| Data Display | Real-time CRT and numeric windows. |
| Data Output | CRT, diskette, printer, or RS-232. |
| Sensor Interface | Duplex fiber optic cable (1 m is typical) with female ST-type bulkhead connector at the distal end. |
| Sensor Waveguide Requirements | Optimum fiber size at connector interface is 400 800 µm o.d.; ST termination required. |
| Software Package | Windows-based software is provided. |
| Operating Voltage | 5.3 12 V Lump-in-cord AC adapter or 10-hr battery pack available. |
| Warm-Up Time | 15 minutes |
| Physical Size | 20.0 cm L x 8.5 cm H x 11.2 cm W |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Host Hardware Requirements | IBM 486, 100 MHz or compatible; 8 MB RAM running Windows® 95. |
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