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Mapix Software Features:
  • High-quality data ensured by automatic spot segmentation; selects only relevant pixels
  • Process of gridding performance and quantification adapted to the high resolution of the InnoScan 710 and to the size of generated images
  • Highly interactive commands fully correlate between displayed data, pictures and plots for optimal data visualization
  • Compatible with all types of microarrays built for ex-situ and in-situ techniques
  • Reads and analyzes, interstitial/staggered/orange packing patterned microarrays made by Protein NanoPrint, Agilent and others
  • Boosts productivity with batch processing for analysis of large number of microarrays per day (available in Version 3.0.0)
  • Free online software updates for the first year
Configurable for full or modular automation of:
  • Scanner control
  • Configuration saving (scan and analysis parameters)
  • Bar code reading
  • Quality control by flagging
Compatible with all industry-standard formats and platforms:
  • Supports GAL files and recordable transcripts in text and GPR formats
  • Saves images as 16-bit TIFF files with all read parameters that can be copied in JPEG format
  • Supports image analysis of 16-bit TIFF files using other scanners [anchor link to Microarray Scanners sub-landing when it’s created]
  • Runs on all operating systems such as: Windows, 32- and 64-bit Linux and Macintosh
Model#710#710IR#710AL#710IRAL
Excitation wavelengths532 nm and 635 nm670 nm and 785 nm532 nm and 635 nm670 nm and 785 nm
DetectionCy3, Alexa 3, Alexa 546, Alexa 555, Cy5, Alexa
5, Alexa 647, and Alexa 660
Cy5.5 and infrared 785 nm dyesCy3, Alexa 3, Alexa 546, Alexa 555, Cy5, Alexa 5, Alexa 647, and Alexa 660Cy5.5 and infrared 785 nm dyes
Autoloader capacityNo autoloaderNo autoloader24 standard 25 x 76 mm glass substrate slides24 standard 25 x 76 mm glass substrate slides
Autoloader speedNo autoloaderNo autoloader5 seconds load/unload per substrate slide5 seconds load/unload per substrate slide
Autoloader throughputNo autoloaderNo autoloader100 min for 24 substrate slides100 min for 24 substrate slides
Unit Dimensions
W x D x H in. (mm)
11.02 x 18.11 x 14.56
(280 x 460 x 370)
11.02 x 18.11 x 14.56
(280 x 460 x 370)
12.99 x 23.62 x 16.53
(330 x 600 x 420)
12.99 x 23.62 x 16.53
(330 x 600 x 420)
LasersThermoelectrically cooled laser diodes with stabilized feedback output
Optical resolution3 µm
Pixel size3 µm to 40 µm
Laser powerAdjustable (2 laser power settings available)
Gain PMTLinear from 0 to 100%
AutofocusReal-time and automated
DetectionTrue confocal and high performances digital laser/PMT system
Scanning time3.5 min per 22 x 74 mm substrate at 10 µm resolution
Scan areaFull substrate slide area (22 x 74 mm)
Image formatStandard TIFF (16 bit grayscale)
Barcode readerAll formats
Power supply88 – 264 VAC
ClassClass I laser product
Sensitivity0.05 fluor/µm²
Dynamic range>10,000-fold
ClassClass I laser product
Sensitivity0.05 fluor/µm²
Dynamic range>10,000 fold
Uniformity<5% CV
FormatOpen platform glass substrate slides 0.98 x 2.99 in. (25 x 76 mm)
Computer interfaceEthernet
Image analysisHighly accurate grid positioning using automatic spot recognition for
accurate quantification and 16 bit exportable TIFF data
Compatible fluorophores
  • Cy5.5 (685 nm)
  • Cy5
  • Cy3
  • Alexa 647
  • Alexa 660 (635 nm)
  • Alexa 546
  • Alexa 555 (532 nm)
  • 785 nm infrared dyes
  • custom wavelengths
  • available
Additional features
  • Affordable high sensitivity system with low background noise and low maintenance
  • Real-time image acquisition for all microarray types such as in-situ high density glass slide microarrays, spotted microarrays, tissue and cell microarrays
  • Software for OS environments (Linux, Windows)
  • Ethernet interface for data sharing (several users can share scanner over network)
  • Uniform scanning on entire microarray surfaces and substrate types (plastic, membrane and glass)
  • Compact, portable units not sensitive to shocks, vibration and slide deformation
  • Much greater reliability and longevity than conventional raster scanners