We recommend to perform a Clean & Sleep Routine once per week. The heliOS software will automatically remind you when a Clean & Sleep Routine is due. The assay rinses the fluidic system with water to remove residual salt and with 70% ethanol. Afterwards, all...
If you want to use the instrument after a Clean & Sleep Routine has been performed, you have to perform a Wake Up & Prime routine. This will take approx. 6 minutes and will rinse the fluidic system with buffer. You need a heliX® Maintenance Chip for this...
Yes, that is possible, since the chip surface will be submerged in running buffer after your assay. In between assays, however, we recommend storing the dried chip at -20°C to increase longevity.
Both assays consist of a chip regeneration (i.e. removal of hybridized ligand strands) and the hybridization of complementary Adapter Strands (Test and Standby solution). The Chip Test additionally contains a chip passivation and provides information on the chip...
heliX® Chips are generally robust and long-lasting, if handled and stored under recommended conditions. The chips are equipped with magnets, ensuring the correct insertion into the chip tray as well as securing them in place. Instructions for heliX® Chip storage and...
