KingFisher Apex System
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Apex represents the pinnacle of automated purification for DNA, RNA, proteins, and cells. Building on decades of KingFisher product value and excellence, we’ve combined exceptional instrument capabilities with complete touchscreen-based control to deliver excellent flexibility and performance. The KingFisher Apex makes sample prep easy.
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Features
In addition to the common features of all KingFisher Purification Systems, the Apex offers:
High-throughput purification
1–96 samples per run
Choose from two plate formats
Wide 20 μL–5 mL volume range
Download protocols from our library
Or easily customize protocols using Thermo Scientific BindIx Software
Easy to install and run with simple workflow
Follow on-screen instructions (including color guided plate loading) and start first run in <10 minutes
Security & maintenance features
User login and access levels for added security. Pop-up reminders for yearly maintenance.
Ultraviolet lamp
Decontamination is standard
Elute directly to PCR plates
Store your samples for later use with PCR compatible storage tubes
Touchscreen control
A modern touchscreen display and an intuitive interface puts you in control of instrument operation. Follow the guided visuals for easy plate loading, protocol changes, and instrument setup.
It’s easy to edit or write protocols directly on the instrument, and you can customize protocols at every step—bind, wash, elute. You also have the option to manage protocols on your PC with BindIx software. Instrument-defined limits help reduce potential errors in any protocol modifications.
Dual magnets, tip combs, and plates
Dual magnets, multiple formats
When you install two magnets and heating blocks, KingFisher Apex intelligently selects the correct magnetic head based on your protocol. Work from large to small volume ranges by choosing from 24-well, 96-well, or PCR formats with corresponding magnetic heads and plates.
Demo videos
Protocols and software
Thermo Scientific BindIx software is included with KingFisher Apex instruments. The software makes it easy to create, download, run, modify, and store protocols directly on the instrument or on your PC.
Protocols are available for nucleic acid and protein purification procedures with reagent kits. The software allows you to define and edit steps, parameters, plates, and reagents for every part of your protocol—bind, wash, and elute. You can even generate status reports including a run log, plate layout, and step parameters.
For more information about BindIx, see the Features tab.
Attention KingFisher Flex users: KingFisher Flex scripts and protocols can be readily opened and converted to KingFisher Apex scripts.
To download BindIx software, choose one of the methods in the table.
Three ways to download BindIx software
Method |
Instructions |
Double-click the downloaded package to start the installation process |
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Click Get, then Install |
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USB drive from manufacturer |
Double-click the .msix bundle file, then click Install |
System requirements: Windows 10 version 1809 (17763.0) or higher
Applications
The KingFisher Apex can gently and efficiently isolate and purify nucleic acids, proteins, and cells from a range of sample types for a wide variety of downstream applications. For a selection of application kits, reagents, and protocols that run on the KingFisher Apex, see the Kits, Reagents, and Protocols tab.
Plates, plastics, and setup
For information about plastics and plate setup products designed to work with the KingFisher Apex, see the Accessories tab.
Specifications
Attribute |
Description |
Instrument size |
Benchtop |
Throughput level |
Medium to high |
Processing volume by plate format |
96-well plate
24-well plate
Storage tubes
|
Samples per run |
24 or 96 |
Software included |
BindIx |
Customizable protocols |
Yes, created with instrument user interface or BindIx PC software* |
Heating/cooling ranges |
Heating up to 100ºC |
Ultraviolet lamps |
2 UV lamps, max run time 23 h 59 min |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
45 x 78 x 59 cm (18 x 31 x 23 in) |
Weight |
56 kg (123 lb) |
Plate formats |
96 deep-well plate |
Instrument memory |
~30 GB |
Display interface |
Graphical user interface with touch screen |
Power |
100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 280 VA |
Barcode reader |
On instrument; 1D barcodes |
Magnetic head options |
4 options, customer interchangeable |
Data connectivity |
USB device for PC |
* Requires Windows 10 version 1809 (17763.0) or higher.