Bruker MALDI Biotyper CA Microflex LT/SH MBT Mass Spectrometer with Control Computer, Software, and Manuals 269956.01395
Powers on and appears to work well. Was removed from operation when it was upgraded, and a bunch of accessories come with it.
See photos 16-24 of the listing which show some software screenshots of the various system menus to examine functional status. High voltage ramps up successfully, turbomolecular vacuum pumps down to around 1E-6 mbar like it should. Interfaces with the control PC well.
See video to watch the system self-test, operate, and interact with commands: youtube.com/watch?v=qO7iGBENDKg
Includes the following in purchase:
- 269956.01395 main Mass Spectrometer system
- Control PC computer, with three user accounts:
- FLEX user, with flexControl, flexAnalysis, and flexAnalysis Batch programs
- MBT user, with MBT Compass, flexControl, flexAnalysis, and flexAnalysis Batch programs
- MBT-CA user with MALDI Biotyper CA, flexAnalysis, and flexAnalysis Batch programs
- Manuals and documentation, which include MBT Compass software manual compendium (part no 1843241), Compass 1.4 for FLEX series manual compendium (part no 269833), microflex user manual, MALDI Mass Spectrometry informational book, flexSeries quickstart manual, MBT mycobacteria library software CDs, and more.
- Computer peripherals, such as monitor, keyboard, and mouse
This system is in "used" condition. As such, there may be cosmetic imperfections, small scratches, dents and dings, and small system quirks. We have not done a full test on the system, since we do not have any calibration or samples to do so. That being said, it does pass self-tests and shows as "good" in the system self-diagnostics.
We are selling just the system, we do not provide support, troubleshooting, or setup. There are other companies that provide those services if desired (Bruker themselves still support this platform). The list price includes price of palletization and freight shipping (free shipping only applicable within the continental USA).
Info about this system from the manufacturer:
"Identifying microorganisms at the species level is a critical task in microbiology. Traditionally, this involved labor-intensive and time-consuming biochemical assays. While modern sequencing technologies offer unparalleled precision, they remain slow and costly.
More than two decades ago, a visionary dream ignited a journey of relentless innovation in the field of microbiology. With a bold objective of transforming the landscape, this revolutionary quest centers around the MALDI Biotyper®—a groundbreaking solution developed by Bruker. Harnessing a molecular-based mass spectrometric identification method, it surpasses traditional assays and sequencing, redefining the boundaries of what’s achievable. Ever since its introduction, the MALDI Biotyper® has truly revolutionized microorganism analysis.
The MALDI Biotyper® is a microbial identification system based on MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, allowing unbiased identification of microorganisms within a few minutes down to the species level. The principle behind is straightforward; the MALDI Biotyper® determines the unique proteomic fingerprint of an unknown microorganism, and matches this characteristic pattern with an extensive reference library to determine the organism´s identity. Continuous expansion of the reference library ensures that a broad range of microorganisms can be identified easily.
Within just a few years, the MALDI Biotyper® has become the worldwide leading solution for clinical microbiology, as well as for food, pharmaceutical and water testing."
