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The RTR-503 also features an external sensor which measures both temperature from 0° to 55°C and relative humidity from 10% to 95%. “The RTR-500 Software that is included free of charge with the unit, allows for a variety of data retrieval options. This includes the option to download data files in popular formats such as XML or CSV, and to ‘push’ the data to remote locations via email or to an FTP server.” New features of the RTR-500 Family include improved transmission range of up to 500 ft line of sight, improved battery life of 1 year standard or 4 years with the optional large battery pack. These new units also feature improved download speed which is twice the speed of its predecessors. TandD Corporation 518.669.9227 Saratoga Springs, NY www.tandd.com Research Institute for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. After an 8–24 h sample enrichment, depending on the test, there is one 15 min heating step and the samples are ready for PCR. All transfers can be done with a multichannel pipette for ease of use. Extraction is the same for all tests so all samples can be run at the same time, on the same plate. Two instrument platforms are available to run the iQ-Check test. The MiniOpticon is a 48-well real-time instrument for small to medium volume users. For high throughout analysis, the CFX96 instrument is available. To run these instruments, Bio-Rad has created a new user-friendly software. The CFX ManagerTM software is a powerful tool for life science research customers. The Industrial Diagnostic Edition (IDE) of this software was designed with the user experience in mind created especially for the needs of food scientists. It combines the power of the research software with the ease of use that is expected in the food industry. The IDE software has many extra features including automatic email notification of results, sample setup in plate or table format, import and export to LIMS, improved traceability, various security levels from admin with full rights to user with limited rights, reagent lot tracking and many other user preferences that can be customized. The iQ-Check high throughput protocols combined with the IDE software make real-time PCR for

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New Wireless Data Logging System

andD Corporation has introduced the new RTR-500 Data Logging System which provides the ability to monitor and download data without the need to physically retrieve the loggers. In addition, warning notifications are available from the remote locations via email when parameters are out of norm. The new RTR-500 is a wireless base station which connects to a PC through a USB port. This unit can function as a base station or as a repeater to expand the range of wireless communications in increments of about 500 ft per unit. With the use of multiple repeaters, the range is virtually unlimited. The new RTR-501, RTR-502 and RTR-503 are data loggers built to work and last in harsh environments. The RTR-501 can be used indoors or outdoors and has an internal sensor with a temperature range of -40° to +80°C. The RTR-502 features a variety of optional external sensors including waterproof sensors with a range of -60° to +155°C.

Bio-Rad Launches High Throughput Real-time PCR Protocols
io-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of iQCheckTM real-time PCR high throughout protocols. To meet the demands of high volume users, a high throughput DNA extraction procedure was developed using a 96-well deepwell microplate format. These new faster, easier DNA extraction protocols have been granted Performance Tested MethodSM status by the AOAC

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