The IsoPure™ Mini is the compact-footprint entry into Accuris's automated magnetic-bead purification platform — designed for labs that need hands-off DNA / RNA / protein extraction at low-to-moderate throughput without committing to the floor-print or capital cost of the larger IsoPure 24 or IsoPure 96. At an 8 × 10 inch footprint, the AP1016 fits onto a standard lab bench corner; it processes up to 16 samples per run at 50 µL to 1,000 µL volume each, with the same magnetic-bead chemistry compatibility as the rest of the IsoPure line. The Mini's distinctive feature is its dual programming model: an Android app (for protocols created on a tablet or phone, transferred via Bluetooth) plus PC software (for protocols created on a laptop, transferred via USB flash drive) — and either can generate a QR-code for instant protocol transfer to the instrument via the included handheld scanner.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| Capacity | Up to 16 samples per run |
| Sample volume range | 50 µL to 1,000 µL |
| Footprint | 8 × 10 in (compact bench-corner installation) |
| Programming | Android app (Bluetooth transfer) or PC software (USB flash drive transfer); QR-code transfer also supported |
| Handheld QR scanner | Included with each unit |
| Programmable parameters | Mixing speed, sample temperature, magnetization parameters per protocol step |
| Protocol duration | 10 to 60 minutes typical |
| Compatible bead chemistries | All popular magnetic-bead kits |
| Power input | Universal 120 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Application Profile
Compact-footprint hands-off extraction. The IsoPure Mini fits where the larger IsoPure 24 / 96 wouldn't — overflow benches, satellite labs, and biosafety-cabinet workflows that need automation without the bench real estate. 16-sample throughput is a reasonable batch size for clinical-research and small-research-group workflows.
DNA, RNA, and protein purification using magnetic-bead chemistry. Same workflow profile as AP1024 / AP1096 but at smaller per-cycle scale. Compatible with all popular magnetic-bead kits.
Mobile-app protocol authoring. Lab members create protocols on a phone or tablet via the IsoPure app, transfer to the instrument via Bluetooth, then run. Useful for distributed teams where the protocol author isn't always the operator.
QR-code protocol transfer. Both the Android app and the PC software generate a QR code for the protocol; the included handheld scanner reads it and loads the protocol on the instrument. Useful for sharing standardized protocols across multiple labs or instruments without USB media handling.
Reproducible low-throughput workflows. Where manual magnetic-bead protocols introduce well-to-well variability through pipetting fatigue, the IsoPure Mini removes that variance — every sample sees the same mixing time, magnetization sequence, and elution timing.
Method development before scaling up. Smaller capacity is appropriate for protocol-validation runs before committing to a full 96-sample IsoPure 96 run. The same kit chemistries and protocol structures port directly between IsoPure Mini and the larger models.
Design Architecture
Magnetic-bead transfer comb. Same mechanical principle as the larger IsoPure platforms — a magnetic comb collects beads from one well, transfers to the next, and releases them. The Mini's smaller-format comb fits its 16-position carousel.
Android app + PC software dual-programming. The Mini ships with a USB flash drive containing both the IsoPure Android app and the PC software. Operator picks whichever fits the workflow:
- Android app for tablet / phone protocol authoring → Bluetooth transfer to instrument
- PC software for laptop / desktop protocol authoring → USB flash-drive transfer
- QR-code generation from either toolset → instant transfer via handheld scanner
Handheld QR-code scanner included — the protocol-transfer accessory that distinguishes the Mini's workflow from the on-instrument touchscreen of the larger AP1024 / AP1096.
Programmable mixing speed, sample temperature, and magnetization per protocol step. Allows protocols to be tuned per kit chemistry — gentle mixing during binding, vigorous during washing, controlled temperature during lysis and elution.
Compact carousel. 16-sample format is optimized for the 8 × 10 inch footprint; per-position layout differs from AP1024's 8-position-with-2-heating-blocks design.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many samples can the IsoPure Mini process per run? Up to 16 samples per run, at 50 µL to 1,000 µL volume each, using magnetic-bead chemistry.
What is the footprint of the AP1016? 8 × 10 inches, sized to fit a standard lab bench corner where the larger IsoPure 24 or 96 would not fit.
How are protocols programmed and transferred to the instrument? Three ways: the Android app (created on a phone or tablet, transferred via Bluetooth), the PC software (created on a laptop, transferred via USB flash drive), and QR-code transfer — either toolset generates a QR code that the included handheld scanner reads to load the protocol.
What bead chemistries is the Mini compatible with? All popular magnetic-bead kits; the same kit chemistries and protocol structures port directly to the larger IsoPure models.
How does the Mini compare to the larger IsoPure platforms? Step up to the AP1024 IsoPure 24 (24 samples, 50–10,000 µL, 7-inch on-instrument touchscreen) or the AP1096 IsoPure 96 (96 samples in deep-well plates) for higher throughput or wider volume range.
Ordering & Configuration
Standard configuration. The AP1016 ships with the instrument, USB flash drive containing IsoPure app + PC software, handheld QR-code scanner, universal 120–240 V power cord, operator's manual, and packaging materials.
Voltage variants:
- AP1016 — 115 V plug (this SKU)
Family alternatives:
- AP1024 IsoPure 24 — 24 samples / 50 µL to 10,000 µL volume range / 7-inch touchscreen on-instrument programming
- AP1096 IsoPure 96 — 96 samples in deep-well plates / 50–1,000 µL / on-instrument programming
Use the quote request to specify: voltage and plug type, kit chemistries the workflow uses, training (one-day on-site typical for Android app + QR-workflow training), and consumable inclusion (deep-well plates, tip combs, magnetic-assembly accessories).
Warranty: Manufacturer's standard Accuris warranty applies.
IsoPure Mini vs the larger IsoPure platforms: the Mini is the right pick when (a) bench footprint is constrained (8 × 10 in), (b) throughput is ≤16 samples per cycle consistently, and (c) mobile-app + QR-code protocol workflow fits the lab's culture. For higher throughput or wider volume range, step up to AP1024 (24 samples / wider volume) or AP1096 (96 samples / deep-well throughput).
