Simple, reproducible automated sequencing
The Ion Torrent Ion Chef System simplifies the workflow for Ion GeneStudio S5 Series, Ion PGM, and Ion Proton systems, providing an automated, walk-away workflow solution for Ion AmpliSeq library preparation and reproducible template preparation and chip loading.
Simplified workflow helps save time and labor
- Intuitive instrument set-up for all automated workflows
- Increased lab productivity—just 15 minutes of set-up time
- Flexible Ion 550 Chef Workflow—1 or 2 loaded chips per run, with no loss of reagents
Reduced run variability
- Reduced user intervention enables reproducible chip loading for users of any experience level
- Sample and reagent tracking with onboard tracking system
Ion AmpliSeq library preparation automation
- Expanded Ion Chef System capabilities enable automation of Ion AmpliSeq library generation
- Accommodates one- or two-pool Ion AmpliSeq research panels for DNA analysis
Ion Chef System automated workflow
The Ion Chef System automated workflow includes less than 45 minutes of hands-on time. The Ion Chef System fully automates library preparation, template preparation, and produces sequencing-ready Ion Torrent semiconductor chips.
Ion AmpliSeq library preparation for up to 8 samples
- Library amplification
- ISP recovery and enrichment
- Chip loading (up to 2 chips)
Sequence using:
- Ion GeneStudio S5 Series
- Ion PGM System
- Ion Proton System
Ion AmpliSeq library preparation for up to 8 samples
- Library amplification
- ISP recovery and enrichment
- Chip loading (up to 2 chips)
Sequence using:
- Ion GeneStudio S5 Series
- Ion PGM System
- Ion Proton System
Automated template preparation & chip loading with the Ion Chef System
The Ion Chef System simplifies the Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing workflow by integrating automated template preparation and chip loading in a single instrument for maximum efficiency and throughput. Simply select the run parameters using the intuitive touch screen interface, load the library samples, reagents, and consumables, and go.
Simplifying Next-Gen Sequencing Template Prep with Ion Chef
Ion Chef enables walk-away freedom
The Ion Chef System supports:
Instrument | Ion chip | Read length | Key research applications |
Ion GeneStudio S5 Series | Ion 510 Chip | Up to 400 bp | Targeted DNA sequencing, targeted RNA sequencing, small RNA sequencing, de novo microbial sequencing, bacterial typing, viral typing, metagenomics, sequencing by genotyping |
Ion 520 Chip | |||
Ion 530 Chip | |||
Ion 540 Chip | Up to 200 bp | Exome sequencing, transcriptome sequencing, copy number analysis | |
Ion 550 Chip | |||
Ion PGM System | Ion 314 Chip | Up to 400 bp | Targeted DNA sequencing, targeted RNA sequencing, small RNA sequencing, de novo microbial sequencing, bacterial typing, viral typing, metagenomics, sequencing by genotyping |
Ion 316 Chip | |||
Ion 318 Chip | |||
Ion Proton System | Ion PI Chip | Up to 200 bp | Exome sequencing, transcriptome sequencing, copy number analysis |
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.