BAX System Q7
To lessen the risk of costly recalls or brand-damaging headlines, food testing labs need fast, accurate and convenient tools for detecting the presence of pathogens in their raw ingredients, environmental samples and finished products. For more than 20 years, labs around the world have chosen the award-winning BAX® System Q7 as their preferred method for food safety testing.
With a list of global validations for its menu of 10+ assays, the BAX® System Q7, originally sold by Qualicon™, is recognized worldwide as a leading PCR testing platform. With real-time and end-point assays validated for a wide variety of foods and environmental sample types, the BAX® System Q7 is sure to meet the demands of food processors all across the supply chain.
Proven Performance
The BAX® System Q7 is configured for convenience, minimizing operator handling and and improving ease of use. In addition, outstanding sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy round out the system's compelling value to its users. Read those customer's stories in the case studies listed here.
- West Liberty Foods Saves Time and Money with BAX® System
- BAX® System Strengthens Labs in Brazil
- BAX® System Helps Svenska Tighten Control on Salmonella
- JIFSAN training laboratory uses the BAX® System to educate industry and government personnel
See all BAX® System case studies...
Major assays for today's top food safety concerns.
Major assays for today's top food safety concerns.
Benefits
- Robust validations including AOAC and AFNOR
- 96-wel format for maximum sample throughput
- Clear and reproducible results, independent of operator technique
- Internal positive control with every assay to validate negative results
- Continuous detection during PCR cycling collects data in "real-time" reducing time to result
- Automated cycling, dectection and analysis without the need for expert skill
- Multi-wavelength real-time detection to identify multiple targets in a single sample
- LIMS compatible system allows for easy storage, retrieval and printing
Specifications
Instrument Specifications
- Weight: Approx. 75 lbs (34.1 kg)
- Dimensions: 14 in x 18 in x 20 in (34 cm x 45 cm x 40 cm)
- Power usage: 950 watts
- Nominal current draw: 8A
- Power requirements: 11-240 VAC ± 10% , 50-60 Hz ± 1%, 15 amp circut, grounded outlet
- Fuses: Two 12.5 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm
- Filters: 5 excitation, 5 emission
- Halogen bulb: 12 V, 75 W
- Thermal range: 4-100° C
- Thermal homogeneity: ±1.0°C well-to-well within 30 seconds of reaching 60° C
- Thermal accuracy: ±0.5° C (35° C-95° C) 3 minutes after reaching set point temperature
- Ramp speed: ±1.6-3.5° C per second
- Warm up time: 5 minutes or less from 25° C start
- Sound: 65 decibels maximum
Environmental Parameters
- Room environment: Altitude at or below 2000 m (6500 ft) above sea level. Temperature at 10-35C (50-95F). Relative Humidity 20-80% (non-condensing). Locate away from heaters, cooling ducts, and out of direct sunlight. Protect from accidental spills. Non-conductive pollutants only.
- Sample throughput: 1-96 tests per batch, time depedent on assay
Delivered System
- Computer workstation with CD read/write drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse and cable. Microsoft® Windows® operating system and BAX® System application BAX® System documentation package.
Catalog No.
| Legacy Order Code | Hygiena Product Code | Description | Quantity |
| Instruments & Workstations | |||
| D12535562 | ASY2018 | BAX® System Q7 Screener EQ Pkg (120V) | 1 |
| D12535605 | ASY2020 | BAX® System Q7 Screener EQ Pkg (220V) | 1 |
| D14982588 | ASY2016 | BAX® System Q7 Screener EQ Pkg with Digital Heating Block | 1 |
| D13261742 | ASY2013 | BAX® System Q7 Workstation | 1 |
| D13261758 | ASY2014 | Auxiliary Package for BAX® System Workstation (120V) | 1 |
| D13261764 | ASY2015 | Auxiliary Package for BAX® System Workstation (220V) | 1 |
| D15219469 | MCH2019 | BAX® System Q7 Windows Upgrade Package w/ or w/o ESA | 1 |
| Additional Equipment | |||
| D11676874 | MCH2014 | Heating Block (120V) Double Block System | |
| D11781705 | MCH2026 | Heating Block (220V) Double Block System | |
| D11648317 | MIS2021 | Dry Block Insert | |
| D11676629 | MIS2030 | Insulator For Both Lysate & PCR Blocks | |
| D11677154 | MIS2017 | Cooling Block | |
| D11677140 | MIS2039 | PCR Cooling Block (Insert Only) | |
| D14614252 | MCH2023 | Thermal Block | |
| D12522123 | MCH2011 | Cell Disrupter for Y&M (120V) | |
| D12522135 | MCH2012 | Cell Disrupter for Y&M (220V) | |
| D12778652 | KIT2026 | Calibration Kit |
Resources
Instructions
- Ready Reference for Standard BAX System Assays
- Ready Reference for Real-Time BAX Sytem Assays
- Ready Reference for BAX System Yeast & Mold Assay
- Download all product instructions here
Product Brochures
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Case Studies
