The F0100 is the Accuris Smart-Q Mini Fluorometer — the entry-tier compact variant in the Accuris Smart-Q fluorometer family. Sized for routine fluorometric quantification of DNA, RNA, and protein samples on a smaller benchtop footprint at the lowest price point in the Smart-Q family. The Smart-Q family delivers Qubit-style fluorescence-based nucleic-acid quantification — higher specificity and accuracy than UV-absorbance methods (NanoDrop / SmartDrop UV-Vis) for low-concentration samples. The Mini's place in the family: entry-tier single-sample workflow, distinct from the Smart-Q 100 (F1001) mid-tier single-sample variant and the Smart-Q 800 (F1008) 8-channel parallel variant.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): Brochure context for the Smart-Q Mini specifically is sparse in the available Accuris catalog corpus — the F1001 / F1008 brochure documents the Smart-Q 100 and Smart-Q 800 in detail but the Mini variant's specific feature set is not fully documented in the corpus. Confirm specific feature set (touch-screen presence, sample format, sensitivity range, supported Accuris fluorescence kits) with Accuris at first order.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | F0100 |
| Voltage | 115 V (North American outlet) |
| Type | Benchtop fluorometer — Smart-Q Mini (entry-tier compact) |
| Workflow | Fluorometric quantification of DNA, RNA, and protein samples |
| Sample format | Single-sample workflow (per Smart-Q Mini convention; confirm at order) |
| Detection chemistry | Fluorescence-based — Qubit-style dye-binding chemistry |
| Compatible kits | Accuris Fluorescent DNA / RNA / Protein Quantification Kits and assay tubes |
| List price | $2,600 |
Smart-Q Family Position
The Accuris Smart-Q fluorometer family ships in three tiers:
| Model | Channels | Position | Relative price tier |
| F0100 Smart-Q Mini (this product) | Single-sample | Entry-tier compact | $2,600 |
| F1001 Smart-Q 100 | Single-sample | Mid-tier with full feature set | $4,385 |
| F1008 Smart-Q 800 | 8-channel parallel | Top-tier high-throughput | $7,230 |
The F0100 Smart-Q Mini is the right pick when:
- The lab needs occasional fluorometric quantification at the lowest acquisition cost
- Single-sample workflow is sufficient (no multi-channel parallel processing)
- Accuris fluorescent quantification chemistry is the workflow standard
For mid-tier single-sample workflows with the full Smart-Q 100 feature set, see F1001. For 8-channel parallel processing, see F1008.
Why Fluorescence Over UV-Absorbance
Fluorometric nucleic-acid quantification (Qubit-style, this instrument's chemistry) delivers higher specificity and accuracy than UV-absorbance methods for:
- Low-concentration samples — fluorescence detects dsDNA below the UV-absorbance lower limit of detection
- Sample purity issues — fluorescence dye binds specifically to dsDNA (or specific RNA / protein targets), while UV-absorbance detects all dsDNA + ssDNA + RNA + protein + contaminants at the measurement wavelength
- Critical downstream applications — NGS library prep, transfection workflows, qPCR setup where accurate quantification affects downstream success
For routine, high-concentration samples where UV-absorbance is sufficient, the Accuris SmartDrop nano-spec family (NS1000, NS1010, NS1020) covers the workflow at lower per-sample reagent cost (no fluorescent dye needed).
Application Profile
NGS library prep concentration measurement — quantification before pooling for sequencing run normalization, where accurate low-concentration measurement matters.
PCR setup and transfection prep — accurate template quantification for low-input PCR setup and transfection-mix preparation.
Western blotting protein quantification — accurate protein concentration measurement for SDS-PAGE loading normalization.
Immunoassay sample prep — accurate sample-concentration measurement for immunoassay loading volume calculation.
Educational and training labs — molecular biology curricula teaching fluorometric quantification methodology benefit from the entry-tier price point.
Lower-throughput workflows — labs where occasional fluorometric quantification doesn't justify the F1001 mid-tier or F1008 8-channel investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Smart-Q Mini sit in the family? It is the entry-tier compact single-sample variant. The F1001 Smart-Q 100 is the mid-tier single-sample model, and the F1008 Smart-Q 800 is the 8-channel high-throughput model.
What samples can the F0100 quantify? DNA, RNA, and protein, using Accuris fluorescent quantification kits and assay tubes.
Why choose fluorescence over UV-absorbance? Fluorometric (Qubit-style) quantification is more specific and accurate for low-concentration and impure samples, because the dye binds specifically to dsDNA (or a target RNA/protein) rather than measuring all species at one wavelength. It matters most for NGS library prep, transfection, and qPCR setup.
Can the F0100 run on 230 V? Yes, a 230 V variant is available by special order for international outlets.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm at order (per author confidence note): specific feature set (touch-screen presence, on-instrument result display, data-export capability), supported Accuris fluorescent quantification kits, sample format compatibility, and any feature-set differences vs the F1001 Smart-Q 100.
Power configuration. 115 V (this SKU) for North American outlets; a 230 V variant is available by special order for UK / Europe / Australia outlets.
Confirm at quote: voltage configuration, accessory and consumables ecosystem alignment (Accuris Fluorescent Quantification Kits and assay tubes), training requirements, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris Smart-Q family standard warranty terms — confirm at quote.
Smart-Q fluorometer family:
- F0100 (this product) — 230 V available by special order — Smart-Q Mini (entry-tier compact)
- F1001 (230 V by special order) — Smart-Q 100 (mid-tier single-sample)
- F1008 (230 V by special order) — Smart-Q 800 (8-channel parallel)
Pick the F0100 Smart-Q Mini for entry-tier single-sample fluorometric quantification at the lowest acquisition cost in the family.
