Human Genome Sequencing Automation - Timing Resource Electrophoresis Controller (TREC)

TREC.

Screen Capture.

Purpose/Function:

TREC can control and monitor up to 96 electrophoresis power supplies, each run independently. This is an inexpensive way to control a large bank of electrophoresis units or other AC powered devices.

View Controller Hardware CAD Drawings:

• Breakout box
• Schematics

Operating Parameters:

• Number of channels in use = 16
• Number of channels maximum = 96
• Timing adjustable from 1/64 sec to several days
• Timing resolution = 1/64 sec

Hardware/Software Source:

• Macintosh II computer
• National Instruments 96 channel I/O card
• National Instruments 16 channel solid state relay card
• Custom break out chasis
• Think C 6.0 compiler
• AppMaker

Software Characteristics:

• Standard Macintosh GUI
• Three color icon for status and control adjustment