Microarray Scanners Comparison Chart
All Axon GenePix scanners meet the same high standards of performance that you have come to expect
from Axon®, now part of Molecular Devices. Here are the key features:
Axon GenePix® 4400A
The new standard in high-resolution scanning for the next generation of ultra-high density microarrays.
Axon GenePix® 4300A
Maximizes flexibility and uniformity in a single-slide, highly configurable scanner. The 4300A may be upgraded to the resolution of the 4400A.
Axon GenePix® 4200AL
Ultimate performance, configurable and upgradeable
with up to four lasers and 16 emission filters. The 36-slide 4200AL is for high-volume environments.
Axon GenePix® 4000B
Industry benchmark, and still the fastest scanner on the market.
Axon GenePix® 4100A
Most compact and affordable scanner available, perfect for individual lab use.
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GenePix
4000B |
GenePix
4100A |
GenePix
4200AL |
GenePix
4300A |
GenePix
4400A |
| Resolution |
5 µm/pixel, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 µm/pixel |
2.5 µm/pixel, 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 µm/pixel |
| Laser choices |
532 nm
635 nm |
532 nm
635 nm |
488 nm, 532 nm
594 nm, 635 nm |
| Laser upgradeable |
No |
No |
Yes1 |
| Scanning mechanism |
Simultaneous |
Sequential |
| Scan speed per channel2 |
6.5 min for two channels |
6.5 min per channel |
5 min per channel;
approx 5 hrs for 36 slides |
4 min per channel |
4 min per channel |
| Laser power settings |
10%, 33%, 100% |
100% |
5% to 100%, in 1% steps |
| Focus |
Adjustable in 1 µm steps between -50 µm and 200 µm |
Fixed focus at
slide surface |
Adjustable in 1 µm steps between -50 µm and 100 µm |
Adjustable in 1 µm steps between -50 µm and 200 µm |
| Slide Capacity |
1 |
1 |
36 |
1 |
1 |
| Maximum scan area |
22 x 71.5 mm |
22 x 71.5 mm |
22 x 69 mm |
22 x 72 mm |
22 x 72 mm |
| Emission filters |
Standard filters only (two) |
8-position filter wheel |
16-position filter wheel, user-accessible |
| Detector type, dynamic range |
PMT, 16-bit |
| Calibration capable |
Yes |
Size,
W x H x D |
34 x 20 x 44 cm
(13.5 x 8.0 x 17.5 in) |
36 x 30 x 36 cm
(14.2 x 11.7 x 14.2 in) |
42.5 x 45 x 63.5cm
(16.75 x 17.75 x 25in) |
43 x 34 x 65cm
(16.9 x 13.4 x 25.6in) |
43 x 34 x 65cm
(16.9 x 13.4 x 25.6in) |
| Weight |
20 kg (45 lb) |
18 kg (40 lb) |
53 kg (118 lb) |
47 kg (103 lb) |
47 kg (103 lb) |
| Scanning and Analysis Software |
All scanners include 1 license GenePix Pro
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1Lasers can be installed at a later date.
2Full-size scan area at 10 µm/pixel resolution.
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