Instrument specifications
The CTS Xenon Electroporation System is designed to be an easy-to-use system for exceptional, nonviral transfection performance which supports a closed, integrated workflow. Two compatible electroporation configurations allow scalling from process development to commercial manufacturing.
Attribute |
Description |
|---|---|
Recommended process volume cell concentration |
20 x 106–100 x 106 cells/mL |
Electroporation volumes |
1 mL; 5–25 mL |
Electroporation chamber volume |
1 mL |
Run time for 5–25 mL electroporation volume |
7–22 min |
Electroporation pulse voltage range |
500–2,500 V |
Electroporation pulse width range |
1–30 ms |
Electroporation pulse interval range |
500–1,000 ms |
Number of electroporation pulses |
1–10 |
Supports 21 CFR part 11 compliance |
Yes, with software upgrade |
Open Platform Communications–Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) compatible |
Yes |
Cloud connect utility |
Yes |
Cell mixer rotation speed |
60 rpm |
Precooling technology |
Peltier |
Precooling temperature setting range |
10–30°C |
Dimensions (H x W x D), door fully opened |
43.1 x 26.5 x 21.2 in |
Weight |
154.3 lb (70 kg) |
Electrical rating |
100–240 V, 1,200 VA |
Touch display |
8 inch capacitive |
Note: Instrument and Consumable Regulatory Support File available upon request at thermofisher.com/regulatory.
CTS Xenon electroporation system accessory specifications
1 mL CTS Xenon SingleShot electroporation chamber specifications
The CTS Xenon SingleShot chamber, designed for process development, can transfect 2–10 x 10⁷ cells in one batch.
| Attribute | Description |
| Electroporation volume | 1 mL |
| Electroporation plastic chamber material | Tritan™ MX711 copolyester |
| Sterilization method | Gamma irradiation |
Note: Instrument and Consumable Regulatory Support File available upon request at thermofisher.com/regulatory.
5–25 mL CTS Xenon MultiShot electroporation cartridge specifications
The single-use CTS Xenon MultiShot flow-through cartridge can transfect 0.1–2.5 x 10⁹ cells in a continuous process, 1 mL at a time. Its cartridge format with pre-routed tubing enables efficient and worry-free loading while setup cues and the software interface confirm correct installation.
| Attribute | Description |
| Electroporation volume per single fill of electroporation chamber | 1 mL |
| Electroporation process volume per electroporation cartridge | 5–25 mL |
| Recommended input volume for targeted electroporation volume, 5 - 10 mL | Target volume + 1 mL |
| Recommended input volume for targeted electroporation volume, 11 - 25 mL | Target volume + 2 mL |
| Sterile welding tubing material and dimensions (system supports both material types) |
DEHP-free PVC, 2.4 mm IP, 4 mm OD; C-flex™, 3.2 mm ID, 6.4 mm OD |
Electroporation plastic chamber material |
Tritan™ MX711 copolyester |
Sterilization method |
Gamma irradiation |
Note: Instrument and Consumable Regulatory Support File available upon request at thermofisher.com/regulatory.
For Research Use or Manufacturing of Cell, Gene, or Tissue-Based Products.