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Ion 520™ & Ion 530™ Kit-Chef (2 sequencing runs per initialization) - FAQs

Ion 520™ & Ion 530™ Kit-Chef (2 sequencing runs per initialization) - FAQs

View additional product information for Ion 520™ & Ion 530™ Kit-Chef (2 sequencing runs per initialization) - FAQs (A30010)

24 product FAQs found

Can I use the Ion 540 Kit - Chef to prepare samples from the Ion 16S Metagenomics Kit?

No, the Ion 16S Metagenomics Kit utilizes 400 bp reads, so it is incompatible with the Ion 540 Kit - Chef, which only yields 200 bp reads.

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What version of Torrent Suite Software is compatible with the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The Ion 540 Kit - Chef is compatible with Torrent Suite Software v5.0 and above.

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How long is the Ion Chef run for the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

Two Ion 540 chips can be prepped and loaded in 13 hours, with only 15 minutes of hands on time.

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How many reads can I get with the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The Ion 540 Kit - Chef can yield up to 80 M reads.

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Can I perform 400 bp sequencing with the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

No, the Ion 540 Kit - Chef can only perform 200 bp sequencing runs.

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I see that the Ion 540 Kit - Chef (Cat. Nos. A27759 and A30011) both contain enough reagents to perform 8 sequencing runs. What is the difference between the two kits?

The Ion 540 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A27759) contains reagents and consumables for performing eight 200 bp runs (1 run per initialization). The Ion 540 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30011) contains reagents and consumables for performing eight 200 bp runs (2 runs per initialization).

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How long is the initialization stable for the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The initialization is stable for 24 hours. Both runs, if performing two 20 0bp runs, must be started within 24 hours of the end of the initialization.

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How many runs can I perform with the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The Ion 540 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A27759) contains reagents and consumables for performing eight 200 bp runs (1 run per initialization). The Ion 540 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30011) contains reagents and consumables for eight 200 bp runs (2 runs per initialization).

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What is the shelf life of the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The shelf life of the Ion 540 Kit - Chef is 12 months from the date of shipment.

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What are the components of the Ion 540 Kit - Chef?

The components of the Ion 540 Kit - Chef can be found here (https://tools.thermofisher.com/content/sfs/manuals/MAN0010848_Ion540_Chef_PI.pdf).

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How do I dispose of the Ion S5/Ion S5 XL wash/cleaning bottles and sequencing reagent cartridge?

The Ion S5/Ion S5 XL wash and cleaning bottles can be placed in regular plastic recycling bins. The sequencing reagent cartridge must be disposed of in the hazardous waste bin.

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If I am running two runs per initialization on the Ion S5/Ion S5 XL System, do I have to perform the post-run clean after the first run?

No, you should not run the post-run clean after the first Ion S5/Ion S5 XL run. Make sure that you DESELECT the post-run clean option in the run setup for the first run. Failing to do so will lead to the instrument automatically performing the cleaning procedure, which will waste the reagents for the second run. RESELECT the post-run clean for the second run so that the instrument can perform the cleaning procedure.

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If I prepare two chips on the Ion Chef Instrument, how long can the second chip be stored at 4 degrees C before it is run?

We recommend sequencing the second chip within 8 hours after the Ion Chef Instrument run has finished.

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Is it necessary to run two chips on the Ion Chef Instrument for each run?

It is possible to prepare just one chip on the Ion Chef Instrument per run, utilizing the Ion S5 Chip Balance, which is included in the Ion S5 Installation Kit. Please note that the Ion Chef Instrument will still use up reagents for two chips.

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How long is the Ion Chef run for the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef ?

Two Ion 520 or 530 chips can be prepped and loaded in 13 hours, with only 15 minutes of hands-on time.

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What version of Torrent Suite Software is compatible with the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef ?

The Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef is compatible with Torrent Suite Software v5.0 and above.

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Can I perform 400 bp sequencing with the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30010)?

No, the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30010), which can perform 2 runs per initialization, can only perform 200 bp sequencing. Use the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. A27757) if you would like to perform 400 bp sequencing runs. Please note that you can only perform 1 run per initialization with this kit.

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I see that the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. Nos. A27757 and A30010) both contain enough reagents to perform 8 sequencing runs. What is the difference between the two kits?

The Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A27757) contains reagents and consumables for performing 8 runs, either 200 bp or 400 bp (1 run per initialization). The Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30010) contains reagents and consumables for performing eight 200 bp runs (2 runs per initialization).

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How many reads can I get with the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef?

Using the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef with the Ion 520 Chip will yield up to 5 M reads. Using the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef with the Ion 530 Chip will yield up to 20 M reads.

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Can I perform a templating run with two different types of chips, using any combination of the Ion 510 Chip, Ion 520 Chip, and Ion 530 Chip?

Yes, you can perform templating runs with two different types of chips (Ion 510, 520, and 530). However, you cannot mix template sizes (200-base and 400-base template run lengths) in a single run. To perform templating runs with mixed chip types, you must update the Torrent Suite Software to version 5.6 or later.

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How long is the initialization stable for the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef?

The initialization is stable for 24 hours. Both runs, if performing two 200 bp runs, must be started within 24 hours of the end of the initialization.

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How many runs can I perform with the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef?

The Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A27757) contains reagents and consumables for performing 8 runs, either 200 bp or 400 bp (1 run per initialization). The Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef (Cat. No. A30010) contains reagents and consumables for performing 8, 200 bp runs (2 runs per initialization).

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What is the shelf life of the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef?

The shelf life of the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef is 12 months from the date of shipment.

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What are the components of the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef?

The components of the Ion 520 & 530 Kit - Chef can be found here (https://tools.thermofisher.com/content/sfs/manuals/MAN0010847_Ion_520_530_Chef_PI.pdf).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.