Simple Western Models

Evolve Your Protein Analysis With Simple Western Technology

Which Simple Western System Is Right for You?

R&D Systems Simple Western Jess Instrument
Simple Western Instrument Abby Render
R&D Systems Simple Western Instrument Leo

SystemJessAbbyLeo
 Flexible, MultiplexingBudget-FriendlyHigh throughput, Quantitative
Separation ModeSizeSizeSize
Max capillaries per run2525100
Run time*

<3 hours

RePlex: 5 hours

<3 hours

RePlex: 5 hours

3 hours

RePlex: 5 hours

Minimal sample volume requirements3 µl/well3 µl/well3 µl/well
Detection ModesChemiluminescence and Fluorescence (NIR & IR)ChemiluminescenceChemiluminescence and Fluorescence (NIR & IR)
RePlexYesYesYes
Dimensions (H x W x D)

0.33 m x 0.36 m x 0.52 m 

(1.07' x 1.15' x 1.71') 

0.36 m x 0.36 m x 0.57 m 

(1.08' x 1.08' x 1.71') 

0.75 m x 0.70 m x 0.73 m 

(2.5’ x 2.3’ x 2.4’) 

Weight23 kg (50 lbs)21 kg (46 lbs)136 kg (300 lbs) 
Part Number004-650004-680004-550
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NanoPro 1000

SystemNanoPro 1000
Separation ModeCharge
Max capillaries per run96
Max run time11 hours
Sample volume required5–12 µL/well
ChemiluminescenceYes
FluorescenceNo
RePlexNo
Sample cooling3 ºC
Dimensions (H x W x D)94 x 94 x 61 cm
Weight82 kg (180 lb)
Part number004-109

Performance Specifications

 

Jess & Abby

Leo

NanoPro 1000

ModeChemiFluorTotal ProteinChemiFluorTotal ProteinCharge
Sample Required0.3-1.2 µg2-4 µg0.3-1.2 µg0.3-1.2 µg2-4 µg0.3-1.2 µg0.3-1.2 µg
Size RangeMolecular weight (MW) ladders range from 2–440 kDa Molecular weight (MW) ladders range from 2–440 kDa Widest gradient ranges from pl 3 to pl 10 
Sizing CV<10%<10%<10%
Intra-assay peak area CV<15%<15%1<20%
Inter-assay peak area CV<20%3<20%--<15%<15%2--<20%
Intra-assay quantitation CV<20%4<20%--<10%4<20%--<20%
Inter-run quantitation CV------<10%4------
Inter-instrument quantitation CV------<10%4------
Resolution (± percent difference in MW)

± 10% for MW >20KDa 

± 15-20% for MW <20KDa 

± 10% for MW >20KDa 

± 15-20% for MW <20KDa 

± 1 pl units 
Dynamic Range3-4 logs3-4 logs2-3 logs3-4 logs3-4 logs2-3 logs3 logs
SensitivityLow pgHigh pgngLow pgHigh pgngLow pg

+Sample Required is 3 μL/well for Leo, Jess, and Abby systems, and 12 μL/well for NanoPro 1000 system.

1-Based on model assay system with signal to noise ratio > 250, n= 96, Leo uses cartridge correction.

2-Based on model assay system, signal to noise ratio >250, n=3, Leo uses cartridge correction.

3-Inter-assay CV is with system control

4-%CV of calculated concentration generated using a standard curve for all samples above LLOQ. Leo uses cartridge correction.

Product Literature

MKTO LP WES Trade-in Banner

Replace your discontinued Wes system with an Abby or Jess system and take advantage of the latest features these newer systems offer.

Trade Up Your Wes & Save

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Trade up your Peggy Sue or Sally Sue System for the new Leo system and maximize throughput and process more samples in a day.

Trade Up Your Sally Sue or Peggy Sue & Save

The Peggy Sue and Sally Sue Systems are discontinued as of Dec 31st, 2024 with a last time purchase date of June 30th, 2025. ProteinSimple will continue service and support of these systems through Dec 31st, 2029. If you are interested in acquiring Simple Western systems after this date, you will be able to purchase our Jess, Abby and NanoPro 1000 systems as well as our newest system, Leo. Our new Leo System enables fast, simple and sensitive protein quantification and detection, processing up to 100 capillaries per run in as little as 3 hours.

The Wes System has been discontinued as of July 30th, 2021. ProteinSimple will continue service and support of the Wes platform through July 30th, 2026. Upgrade to LeoJess, or Abby to have all the functionality of Wes with additional features like RePlex.