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Ion Chef System
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 |