Bio-Rad Gene Pulser Xcell with CE Module, PC Module and Shock Pad for PARTS/REPAIR

Bio-Rad Gene Pulser Xcell with CE Module, PC Module and Shock Pad for PARTS/REPAIR. No power. *Previous user notation – power supply module needs replacement. Unable to verify. Very good condition. No manual. As shown.

From Bio-Rad:

​The Bio-Rad Gene Pulser Xcell™ Electroporation System is a versatile, modular platform designed for efficient transfection across a wide range of cell types, including mammalian cells, stem cells, plant protoplasts, bacteria, and fungi. Its flexibility and advanced features make it suitable for both routine and specialized electroporation applications.​

🔧 System Components

The Gene Pulser Xcell system comprises the following:​

• Main Unit: Delivers controlled exponential or square wave electrical pulses.​

• Capacitance Extender (CE) Module: Expands capacitance range for low-voltage applications, ideal for eukaryotic cells.​

• Pulse Controller (PC) Module: Provides adjustable resistance settings, suitable for high-voltage applications like bacterial and fungal electroporation.​

• ShockPod™ Cuvette Chamber: Ensures safe and consistent sample handling during electroporation.​

⚙️ Key Features

• Universal Electroporation Capability: Effectively transfects a broad spectrum of cell types, from primary and stem cells to bacteria and fungi.​

• Flexible Pulse Parameters: Offers customizable settings, including voltage (10–3,000 V), capacitance (10–3,275 µF), and resistance (50–1,000 Ω), to optimize transfection conditions.​

• Waveform Options: Supports both exponential decay and square waveforms, allowing users to select the most appropriate pulse type for their specific application.​

• Preset and Custom Protocols: Includes preoptimized protocols for common cell types and allows for manual entry and storage of custom parameters.​

• Data Management: Stores and recalls parameters and results from the previous 100 experiments, facilitating reproducibility and troubleshooting.​

• Safety Features: Incorporates PulseTrac™ circuitry and arc-protection mechanisms to ensure sample integrity and user safety.​

📦 System Configurations

1. Total Electroporation System (Catalog #1652660): Includes the main unit, CE and PC modules, ShockPod chamber, and 15 sterile electroporation cuvettes (5 each of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 cm electrode gap).​

2. Eukaryotic Electroporation System (Catalog #1652661): Comprises the main unit, CE module, ShockPod chamber, and 5 sterile 0.4 cm electroporation cuvettes.​

3. Microbial Electroporation System (Catalog #1652662): Features the main unit, PC module, ShockPod chamber, and 10 sterile electroporation cuvettes (5 each of 0.1 and 0.2 cm electrode gap).​

📐 Technical Specifications

• Voltage Range: 10–3,000 V​

• Capacitance: 10–500 V: 25–3,275 µF (25 µF increments); 500–3,000 V: 10, 25, 50 µF​

• Resistance: 50–1,000 Ω (50 Ω increments), plus infinity​

• Sample Resistance: Minimum 20 Ω at 10–2,500 V; 600 Ω at 2,500–3,000 V​

• Square-Wave Timing: 0.05–10 ms (0.05 ms increments) for 10–500 V; 0.05–5 ms (0.05 ms increments) for 500–3,000 V​

• Power Requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz​

• Operating Environment: 0–35°C temperature range; 0–95% non-condensing humidity​

• Dimensions:

  • Main Unit: 31 x 30 x 14 cm

  • CE Module: 31 x 28 x 9 cm

  • PC Module: 31 x 28 x 5 cm​

• Weight:

  • Main Unit: 6.6 kg

  • CE Module: 3.1 kg

  • PC Module: 1.9 kg​