CTS Xenon Electroporation System Specifications

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
(109.5 x 67.4 x 53.9 cm)

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.