Used Lab Equipment

The MJ Research PTC-100 is a robust thermocycler that provides solutions for various temperature configuration needs. This instrument comes in versions that use of 96-well or 60-well microplates, as well as a heated lid for oil-free operation. The Hot Bonnet heated lid fitted in each unit has a thumbwheel that allows for the convenient adjustment of height and pressure. The modification feature ensures the tight sealing of reaction vessels ¬and microplates ¬ during oil-free thermal cycling.

96 Well Block

The Precise Peltier-effect heat pumps of PTC-100 thermocyclers were crafted to withstand repeated cycling. Any temperature sequence can be cycled up to 10,000 times. The NIST-traceable calibration feature of this instrument allows for the indefinite storing of material at any temperature. As a result, incubation rates are highly accurate. This calibration feature is also responsible for the refrigeration of results after unsupervised runs.

Data storage is secured and hassle-free with MJ Research PTC-100 thermocyclers. Memory stores approximately 320 programs, and the cycler comes with 14 pre-programmed protocols. Any sequence of temperatures can be cycled up to 10,000 times. Ramping rates less than maximum can also be specified. Data which were not properly stored due to power interruptions are safe for up to twelve hours with the PTC-100's power-failure protection feature.

Specifications:

• Thermal range: 0–100°C electronically (with Peltier-effect heat pumps)
• Accuracy: ±0.5°C of programmed target at 60°C
• Thermal homogeneity: ±0.4°C well to well within 30 seconds of arrival at 60°C
• 16MS slide block: ±0.4°C within 30 seconds of arrival at 90°C
• Ramping rate
• 60-well block: up to 1°C/sec
• 96-well: up to 1.2°C/sec
• 96AgV: gold/silver block up to 2.5°C/sec
• 16MS Slide Block: up to 0.5°C/sec
• Sample Capacity
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 45 in. x 30 in. x 39 in.
• 60-well block: Sixty x 0.5ml tubes
• 96-well block, 96AgV gold/silver block: 96 x 0.2ml tubes or one 96-well plate
• 16MS Slide Block: Sixteen 25 x 75mm slides and 24 x 0.2ml tubes
• Line voltage: 100–240VAC rms (no adjustment needed among voltages within these ranges)
• Frequency: 350W maximum (momentary 4.5 A)
• Fuses: Two 4A, 5 x 20mm (4 ampere)
• Displays: One 2 x 16 LCD alphanumeric display
• Ports: One 25-pin 8-bit parallel interface printer port

Features:

Getting reproducible results quickly is vital for any PCR application. The Mastercycler pro is unparalleled in its ability to fulfill this requirement. The vapo.protect concept minimizes evaporation. Therefore, concentrations in your PCR master mix remain consistent—minimizing non-specific binding for optimal results.

Specifications:

Dimensions (W x D x H): 26 x 41.5 x 37 cm
Sample capacity: 96 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes or 1 PCR plate 8 x 12
Temperature control range of the block: 4 – 99 °C
Heating technology: Peltier elements, Triple Circuit Technology
Gradient range: 1 – 20 °C
Gradient temperature range: 30 – 99 °C
Lid temperature range: 37 – 110 °C
Block homogeneity 20–72 °C: ≤ ±0.3 °C
Block homogeneity 90 °C: ≤ ±0.4 °C
Block temperature accuracy: ±0.2 °C
Heating rate: 4 °C/s 2
Cooling rate: 3 °C/s 2
Power supply: 110 V, 50 - 60 Hz

Description:

PCR Express is the essence of fast accurate, licensed thermal cycling. PCR Express features high capacity, high speed and sub-ambient blocks to perform oil-free thermal cycling with excellent dynamic uniformity and precision control of sample temperature. The PCR Express System comprises a Control Chassis and an Interchangeable Block Module. Each control chassis can operate one block module, which can be changed according to the needs of the sample format.

Specifications:

• Number of programs: 99
• Number of directories: 6
• Maximum number of program stages: 10
• Maximum number of steps per stage: 10
• Maximum programmed dwell time: 9hr 59 mins 59 secs
• Time increment/decrement: Yes
• Temp increment/decrement: Yes
• Temperature ramping: Yes
• Pause facility: Yes
• Autostart facility: Yes
• Run “end time” calculations: Yes
• File protection: Yes
• Output: RS232
• Alphanumeric programming: Yes
• Gradient Software: Yes
• Power: 550 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 240 x 390 x 250 mm
• Weight: 8.9 kg

Description:

The PxE thermal cycler is a licensed 96 well PCR machine, developed to provide all fundamental features for value for money thermal cycling. The screen is designed to improve user-friendliness by providing detailed information about the statues of the system, in graphical or text format, with a minimal amount of user intervention.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 96 x 0.2 mL
• Min Temperature: 39.2°F (4°C)
• Max Temperature: 210.2°F (99°C)
• Block Uniformity: ±0.5°C within 15 sec
• Block Description: Interchangeable block
• Dimensions (L x H x W): 28.5 x 40.5 x 24.4 cm
• Volts: 110 V

Specifications:

• Sample capacity: 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes or 1 x 96-well PCR plate (8 × 12)
• Temp. control range of the block: 4 – 99 °C
• Temp. control mode: Fast, Standard, Safe
• Heating technology of the block: Peltier elements, Triple Circuit Technology
• Gradient range: 1 – 20 °C
• Gradient temperature range: 30 – 99 °C
• Lid temperature range: 37 – 110 °C
• Block homogeneity: 20–72 °C ±0.3 degree Celsius
• Block temperature accuracy: ±0.2 degree Celsius
• Block homogeneity: 90 °C ±0.4 degree Celsius
• Heating rate: 4 °C/s 1
• Cooling rate: 3 °C/s 1
• Gradient block: Over 12 rows
• Interfaces: 1 × Centronics, 1 × RS-232,
• Total weight: 18.5 kilogram (40.8 lbs)
• Power supply: 110 V or 230 V, 50 – 60 Hz
• Max. power consumption: 950 watt
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 26â€¯× 41.5â€¯× 37 cm
• Thermoblock: Aluminum
  

Includes:

• 96-Well Alpha Block
• Power Cord
• Manual

Features:

• Hot Bonnet heated lid

• Peltier-effect heat pumps
• Speedy ramping rates
• Temperature homogeneity
• Extremely accurate incubations
• Power-failure protection

Description:

The Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler is an easy-to use, compact, and accurate thermal cycler designed to fit every lab’s essential PCR workflow. Innovations like a responsive color touch screen and Applied Biosystems VeriFlex temperature control technology enable simple, accurate optimization.

Specifications:

• Block Format: 96-well, 0.2 mL VeriFlex Blocks
• Max Block Ramp Rate: 4°C/sec
• Max Sample Ramp Rate: 3°C/sec
• Temperature Accuracy: ±0.25°C (35–99.9°C)
• Temperature Range: 0–100.0°C
• Temperature Uniformity: <0.5°C (30 sec after reaching 95°C)
• Temperature Calibration: Calibrated to standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 21.0 x 24.0 x 46.0 cm (8.3 x 9.5 x 18.1 in)
• Weight: 8.3 kg (18.3 lb)
• PCR Volume Range: 10–100 μL
• Power: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
• Enabled to run Fast chemistry
• Controllable ramp rate
• Program overwrite protection
• Auto restart (after power outages)
• Edit program during experiment
• One-touch incubation

Features:

• Computer w/ MxPro QPCR Software
• Four channels with customizable filters for multiplex up to 4 simultaneous targets
• Open platform supports all fluorescent chemistries
• 96 Well Block

The Mx3000P real-time PCR system is a fully integrated real-time PCR detection system. The system includes a state-of-the-art thermal cycler, a quartz-tungsten halogen lamp to excite fluorescence, a photomultiplier tube for high-sensitivity detection, and real-time quantitative detection and analysis software. With the Mx3000P real-time PCR system, monitoring PCR in real time is fast, easy, and reliable. The Mx3000P system has an open format that allows closed-tube real-time PCR detection with many detection chemistries including SYBR® Green dye and fluorogenic probe systems. The Mx3000P system supports both real-time and plate-read experiments.

The software features a variety of specific experiment types with customized plate setup, thermal profile setup, and analysis screens that streamline the process of collecting and analyzing data for specific applications. Some of the features that differentiate the Mx3000P real-time PCR system from other real-time detection instruments include the following:

• View and analyze data in multiple formats, including: amplification plots, scatter plots, sample value screens that display all dyes for the entire plate, fluorescence intensity screens, final call results, melting curves, annealing range and text reports
• Enhanced analysis algorithms, including adaptive baseline, to improve results and reduce the need for manual adjustments
• Melting curve analysis for Molecular Beacon confirmation with automatic melting temperature (Tm) calculation
• Ability to plot individual dyes and wells from an experiment without exporting data
• Real-time amplification plots can be viewed and results analyzed during PCR run
• All results available as raw data

Benchmark's TC-32 Mini Thermal Cycler retains the advanced programming features, easy to use software and fast, reliable cycling of the larger TC-9639 Thermal Cycler, but with a smaller block and lower price point. Designed for lower throughput needs, the TC-32 Mini Thermal Cycler has a capacity for 32x0.2ml tubes. The wells are arranged in a 4x8 format, allowing the block to accept strips of 8 as well as individual tubes. The block heats and cools very quickly - at rates as fast as 5°C/second. A proprietary algorithm controls block temperature, bringing samples quickly to the target temperature without any over- or under-shoot. Excellent block uniformity ensures consistency sample to sample. The heated lid is self adjusting - the spring loaded platen in the lid comes firmly into contact with the tops of the tubes to prevent sample evaporation and condensation. There are no knobs to turn or levers to adjust. The temperature of the heated lid can be changed or the heating function of the lid may be turned off.

Specification:

• Capacity:

• 0.2ml tubes: 32
• Strip tubes: 4 x 8 tube strips
• Temp. control range: 0°-99.9°C
• Temp. control: Simulated sample or block
• Accuracy/uniformity: ±0.25°C/±0.25°C

• Ramp rate:

• Heating: 5ºC/second
• Cooling: 4ºC/second
• Lid temp.: 30°-112°C, user adjustable
• Program memory: Over 100 typical programs
• Increments/decrements: Yes, time and temperature
• Power supply: Universal, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.2 x 9.2 x 6.2 in. / 18.2 x 23.2 x 15.7 cm
• Weight: 6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg

Benchmark's TC9639 Thermal Cycler provides consistent, reliable results for laboratories with medium to high throughput. From its large, touch-screen user interface to its unique, multi-format block, this cycler is loaded with features. A large, full color touch screen serves as the operations center where all functions are accessed. The fully adjustable heated lid prevents condensation and evaporation of samples.  Lid temperature can be programmed, and when the block temperature is below 35°, the lid automatically shuts off. Heating and cooling of the block are precisely and accurately controlled within exceptionally tight tolerances by a proprietary algorithm that simulates sample temperature. With the multi-format block, there is no need for the expense of multiple interchangeable blocks.

Specifications:

• Capacity:

• 96 Well Block - 96 x 0.2ml tubes / strips or 1 PCR plate or 39 x 0.5ml
• 384 Well Block - 1 x 384 well plate
• In-Situ Adapter: 4 slides (for use with 9639 block)
• Temp Control Range: 0° to 100°C
• Temp Control: Simulated sample or block
• Accuracy/Uniformity: ± 0.2°C / ± 0.2°C
• Ramp Rate: 4°C / Sec. (maximum)
• Lid Temp: 30°C to 112°C, user adjustable
• Program Memory: Unlimited with flash drive
• Increments/Decrements: Yes, both time and temperature
• Power Supply: Universal, 75 to 275V, 50 to 60Hz
• Communication: USB, LAN and RS232
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 14.2 x 9.9 in. / 26 x 36 x 25cm
• Weight: 16 lbs. / 7.3kg

ANALYTIK JENA Biometra Tadvanced

The AnalytikJena Biometra TADvanced thermocycler offers versatility and high performance. The block adapts to temperature changes very quickly and maintains temperature uniformity due to the properties of silver material. This product also features advanced safety measures including automatic restart after power failure and high performance smart lid (HPSL) technology.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 96 x 0.2mL tubes / 96-well microtiter plates / 12 x 8 well strips, 0.2mL
• Block material: Silver
• Block coating: Gold
• Max. heating rate: 8C / sec
• Avg. heating rate: 7C / sec
• Max./Min. Gradient: 40C / 0.1C
• Gradient temperature range: 4C to 99C
• Temperature uniformity: 55C - ±0.15C after 15 sec
• Temperature range: 3C to 110C
• Control accuracy: ±0.1C
• Heated lid temperature range: Quick Block Exchange (QBE)
• Display: 7” color touchscreen
• Power consumption: 850 watts
• Operating voltage: 100, 115, 230 V (50-60 Hz)
• Noise emission: very low
• Interfaces: USB A, Ethernet
• Ambient conditions: 15C to 35C, 70% humidity
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 277mm x 264mm x 475mm

The ProFlex 2x Flat PCR System offers a flexible configuration and control features that adapts to your research. The system is optimized for 24 20K chips for use with QuantStudio™ 3D Digital PCR system and 8 TaqMan OpenArray Genotyping plates. The product also features remote system access via a mobile app, PCR optimization with VeriFlex blocks, and interchangeable block types.

Specifications:

• Maximum block ramp rate: 1.60°C/sec 
• Temperature Accuracy: ±0.25°C (35 to 99.9°C)
• Temperature range for protocol run: 0°C to 100.0°C
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 27.2cm x 33cm x 56.5cm (10.7" x 13" x 22")
• Wight: 19.6kg (43.2lb)
• PCR Volume Range: lesser than 1 micro-liter
• Instrument Memory: USB, on-board
• Display Interface: 8/4" color TFT LCD
• Power: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Max: 950 W, Max Current: 12 A
• Humidity: 15% - 80% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
• Operating Temperature: 15°C to 30°C 

Specifications:

• Sample Capacity: Depends on Alpha Units used (holds 2)
• Speed of Ramping: Up to 3°C/sec
• Temperature range: 0-105°C
• Temperature accuracy: +/- 0.3°C
• Temperature Uniformity: +/- 0.4°C
• Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 1600 W max fitted with NEMA L6-20p plug
• Display: 320 x 240 pixels, 256 colors
• Memory: 1,000 typical Programs
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 48 x 29 x 21 cm, chassis and Alpha units
• Weight: 10.4 kg (22.9 lb)
• Thermal Gradient Accuracy: +/- 0.3°C
• Thermal Gradient Differential Range: 1-24°C

Features:

Rapid high-throughput, plate-based real-time PCR amplification and detection instrument.

Specifications:

• Reaction Vessel: 96-well PCR plate, 384-well PCR plate
• Reaction Volume: 96-well PCR plate: 10 - 100 μL; 384-well PCR plate: 5 - 20 μL
• Excitation Source: Broad-spectrum, high-intensity LED (390 – 710 nm)
• Detection: CCD camera
• Detection Filters: 488, 510, 580, 610,640, 660 nm (System II)
• Measuring Mode: Real-time, online (continuous display of readings)
• Temperature Control: Peltier-based heating/cooling
• Run Time: <40 minutes (384-well PCR plate)

Includes Computer loaded w/ Step One Software

The StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System is a 96-well Real-Time PCR instrument perfect for both first-time and experienced users. The StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System can be setup in a variety of configurations and comes ready to use, out of the box, with intuitive data analysis and instrument control software. Utilizing robust LED based 4-color optical recording, the StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System is designed to deliver precise, quantitative Real-Time PCR results for a variety of genomic research applications.

Features of the StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System include:

• Advanced software and instrumentation for performing a wide array of genomic assays
• Sensitive 4-color optical LED recording system
• Intuitive and robust software perfect for both first-time and advanced users
• Simple and flexible instrument set-up and usage

Specifications:

• Capacity: 1 x 96-well plate, 12 x 8-tube strips, 96 x 0.1 ml tubes
• Detection Method: Primer-Probe Detection, SYBR
• Dimensions: 24.6 cm/9.7 in.(W) x 42.7 cm/16.8 in.(D) x 51.2 cm/20.2 in.(H)
• Dynamic Range: Linear Dynamic Range greater than 9 log units (detection)
• Format: 0.1 ml tubes, 8-tube strips, 96-well plate
• Green Features: Energy efficient, Fewer resources used, Sustainable disposal
• High Throughput Compatibility: Multiplexing
• Optics: 4 emission filters, Blue LED excitation source, photodiode
• Passive Reference Dye: No ROX, ROX (Pre-mixed), ROX (Separate Tube)
• Peak Block Ramp Rate: 4.6°C⁄sec
• Reaction Speed: Fast, Standard
• Reaction Volume Range: 10-30 µl (Standard curve experiments: 40 µl in standard mode is validated)
• Run Time: <2 hrs⁄run (Standard Mode), <40 min⁄run (Fast Mode)
• Sample Ramp Rate: Fast mode: ± 2.2°C⁄sec, Standard mode: ± 1.6°C⁄sec
• Temperature Accuracy: 0.25°C (35 to 95°C) of display temperature
• Temperature Range (Metric): 4-100°C
• Temperature Uniformity: 0.25°C (35 to 95°C) of setpoint/display temperature
• Thermal Cycling System: Peltier-Based System
• Weight: 24 kg (53 lbs.)