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Techne Personal Thermal Cycler - ³Prime
Techne ³Prime Thermal Cycler - Techne have completely upgraded their established thermal cyclers to become the most feature rich range of instruments on the market. The Prime range of thermal cyclers provide an unrivalled user experience because each unit, from the personal 3Prime right up to the full size PrimeG instrument feature a full colour touchscreen and intuitive user interface.
The Prime range of thermal cyclers are also designed to provide easy programming. Pre-installed templates allow the user to quickly create even the most complicated programmes via the intuitive touch interface. All Prime thermal cyclers have the ability to transfer programmes between instruments via USB or to your PC. The internal memory can hold 1000 programmes with unlimited storage available on USB data stick.
The Techne Prime range of thermal cyclers are among the most reliable thermal cyclers on the market, backed by a 4 year warranty, the best in the industry.
- Colour touch interface for fast program setup
- Small space-saving footprint
- Block options; 24 x 0.2ml (compatible with 8 well microtube strips) and 18 x 0.5ml
- Fast ramp rate of up to 3.0°C/sec
- Data transfer via USB
- Backed by Techne's 4 year warranty
| 3PRIMEBASE/ 02 | ³Prime thermal cycler, 24 x 0.2ml |
| 3PRIMEBASE/ 05 |
³Prime thermal cycler, 18 x 0.5ml |
Techne Mid-Sized Cyclers ³PrimeX & ³PrimeG
The Techne ³PrimeX delivers all the features of the ³Prime instrument but with an expanded sample capacity, accommodating 48 x 0.2ml microtubes, 30 x 0.5ml tubes plus half a 96 well plate in a horizontal format. Design flexibility allows the unit to be upgraded to included gradient cycling capability. The ³PrimeG is a small gradient thermal cycler that builds on all the features of the ³PrimeX instrument. The 48 well block format offers eight columns for annealing temperature optimisation and six rows for optimising reagents such as MgCl2 and primer concentrations. Annealing temperatures can be optimised over 14°C between temperatures 30°C to 80°C. The gradient calculator function displays the temperature for each of the eight columns, ensuring easy replication of thermal conditions.
| 3PRIMEX / 02 | 3PrimeX thermal cycler, 48 x 0.2ml |
| 3PRIMEX / 05 | 3PrimeX thermal cycler, 30 x 0.5ml |
| 3PRIMEX / USB | 3PrimeX gradient upgrade |
| 3PRIMEG / 02 | 3PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 48 x 0.2ml |
| 3PRIMEG / 05 | 3PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 30 x 0.5ml |
Techne Full Size Thermal Cyclers - Prime & Prime G
Full size thermal cycler delivers high performance, high throughput and maximum flexibility with an ability to upgrade base model to gradient capability with a simple unlock code, as well as the availability of a wide choice of thermal blocks:
User friendly programming is achieved via a colour touchscreen and intuitive software that is standardised across the entire Techne® thermal cycler range. A USB port enables the transfer of programmes between instruments and temperature logs to your PC. A real time graphical display provides an instant visualisation of the program status.
Gradient cycling can be achieved directly using the PrimeG instrument or by upgrading the Prime unit via a USB software installation. This enables the laboratory to manage changing cycling requirements in a cost effective manner.
The Techne® Prime cycler range is one of the most affordable full sized thermal cyclers on the market and is backed up by a 4 year warranty.
• Colour touchscreen for fast program setup
• Upgrade to gradient with a simple unlock code
• Versatile block formats
• Fast ramp rate up to 3.4°C/sec
• Data transfer via USB
• Techne 4 year warranty
Techne PrimeG
The PrimeG is a gradient enabled thermal cycler with all the features of the Prime unit. The wide linear gradient with a range of 29°C allows annealing temperatures to be optimised in one experiment.
The gradient calculator function displays the temperature for each of the 12 columns, ensuring easy replication of thermal conditions.
• Gradient can be applied across a temperature range 30°C to 80°C
• Gradient calculator function
• Maximum Gradient 29°C (Model PRIMEG/02)
• Maximum Gradient 29°C (Model PRIMEG/05)
• Maximum Gradient 25°C (Model PRIMEG/C)
• Maximum Gradient 19°C (Model PRIMEG/384)
| 5PRIME / 02 | Prime thermal cycler, 96 x 0.2ml |
| 5PRIME / 05 | Prime thermal cycler, 60 x 0.5ml |
| 5PRIME / C | Prime thermal cycler, Combi-Block 33 x 0.2ml and 33 x 0.5ml |
| 5PRIME / 384 | Prime thermal cycler, 384-well |
| 5PRIMEX / USB | Prime gradient upgrade |
| 5PRIMEG / 02 | PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 96 x 0.2ml |
| 5PRIMEG / 05 | PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 60 x 0.5ml |
| 5PRIMEG / C | PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, Combi-Block 33 x 0.2ml and 33 x 0.5ml |
| 5PRIMEG / 384 | PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 384-well |
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The single block Alpha Cycler 1 (AC-1) is a compact and feature driven entry level PCR machine with ease of use and performance at its core.
The PCRmax Alpha cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from PCRmax but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community.
Alpha Cycler software has features such as recently used programmes; allowing users to quickly access their most commonly used protocols without the need to navigate through folders to find it, individual user logins; with protected protocols as-well-as allowing users’ access to temperature logs after each run to monitor the state of the system.
The Alpha Cycler systems also contain a novel programme wizard which allows users to define a protocol based specifically off their primer sequence and template source. Primer sequences or Tms are inputted, amplicon length and source defined and the on board algorithm generates an optimised protocol for your assay.
Alpha Track App: Track the progress of runs and health of your system remotely via your app.
The Alpha Track Application works in conjunctions with the Version 2 software on any Alpha Cycler to allow users to:
- Remotely track the progress of runs
- Send a health report for diagnosis by the technical support team
- Be notified of any issues and potentially prevent system failures occuring.
Format: Single block
Block Options: 96 or 384 well format
Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
Gradient: Yes (on all formats)
Maximum Gradient: 29°C
Minimum Gradient: 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
Maximum fan noise: 50dB
Type: 8 peltier elements
Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
Program interface: 7” inch HD Android Tablet
Data transfer: USB port
Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 430 x 260 x 200
Weight: 11.8kg
Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power: 450W
Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program: 0.3 kWh
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Block Configuration:
1 x 96 well blocks
1 x 384 well blocks
The Alpha Cycler 2 (AC-2) dual block system allows multiuser labs without the throughput or demand for a four block system access to multi-block flexibility or labs outgrowing their single block system to ramp up their PCRs
Alpha Cycler 2 PCRmax
The PCRmax Alpha cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from PCRmax but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community.
Alpha Cycler software has features such as recently used programmes; allowing users to quickly access their most commonly used protocols without the need to navigate through folders to find it, individual user logins; with protected protocols as-well-as allowing users’ access to temperature logs after each run to monitor the state of the system.
The Alpha Cycler systems also contain a novel programme wizard which allows users to define a protocol based specifically off their primer sequence and template source. Primer sequences or Tms are inputted, amplicon length and source defined and the on board algorithm generates an optimised protocol for your assay.
Alpha Track App: Track the progress of runs and health of your system remotely via your app.
The Alpha Track Application works in conjunctions with the Version 2 software on any Alpha Cycler to allow users to:
Alpha App Tracker
- Remotely track the progress of runs
- Send a health report for diagnosis by the technical support team
- Be notified of any issues and potentially prevent system failures occuring.
Block Configuration:
- 2 x 384 well blocks
- 2 x 96 well blocks
- 1 x 384 well block, 1 x 96 well block
Technical Specifications
Format: Dual block
Block Options: 96 or 384 well format (Options: both blocks 96 or all 384 or mixture of 96 and 384)
Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
Gradient: Yes (on 96 and 384 blocks)
Maximum Gradient: 29°C
Minimum Gradient: 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
Maximum fan noise: 50dB single block running, 55db both blocks running
Type: 8 peltier elements
Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
Program interface: 10” inch HD Android Touchscreen
Data transfer: USB port
Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 470 x 535 x 330
Weight: 30kg
Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power: 900W
Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program (single block running): c0.3 kWh
The Alpha Cycler 4 (AC-4) is the only true fully independently controllable multi-block thermal cycler available today. PCRmax developed this system not only with the high throughput market in mind but also for standard throughput and multiple user environments who are space conscious and have requirements for multiple users and block formats.
Alpha Cycler 4 PCRmax
The PCRmax Alpha cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from PCRmax but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community.
Alpha Cycler software has features such as recently used programmes; allowing users to quickly access their most commonly used protocols without the need to navigate through folders to find it, individual user logins; with protected protocols as-well-as allowing users’ access to temperature logs after each run to monitor the state of the system.
The Alpha Cycler systems also contain a novel programme wizard which allows users to define a protocol based specifically off their primer sequence and template source. Primer sequences or Tms are inputted, amplicon length and source defined and the on board algorithm generates an optimised protocol for your assay.
Alpha Track App: Track the progress of runs and health of your system remotely via your app.
The Alpha Track Application works in conjunctions with the Version 2 software on any Alpha Cycler to allow users to:
Alpha App Tracker
- Remotely track the progress of runs
- Send a health report for diagnosis by the technical support team
- Be notified of any issues and potentially prevent system failures occuring
Technical Information
Format: Quad block
Block Options: 96 or 384 well format (Options: All 96 or all 384, 96 and 3 x 384, 2x 96 and 2x 384, or 3x 96 and 1x 384)
Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
Gradient: Yes (on 96 and 384 blocks)
Maximum Gradient: 29°C
Minimum Gradient: 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
Maximum fan noise: 50dB single block running, 55-58db four blocks running
Type: 8 peltier elements
Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
Program interface: 10” inch HD Android Touchscreen
Data transfer: USB port
Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 700 x 535 x 330
Weight: 45kg
Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power: 1600W
Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program (single block running): c0.3 kWh
³Prime thermal cycler, 24 x 0.2ml
| Parameters | 3Primebase |
|---|---|
| Sample capacity: 0.2ml | 24 |
| Sample capacity: 0.5ml | 18 |
| Temperature gradient | No. See '3PrimeG' for gradient or '3PrimeX' for upgrade capability |
| Maximum heating rate | 3.0°C per second |
| Maximum number of programs stored | 1000 |
| Maximum fan noise | 30dB |
| Block temperature range | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) |
| Block uniformity at 55°C | ± 0.3°C |
| Temperature accuracy at 55°C | ± 0.25°C |
| Type | 2 peltier elements per block |
| Adjustible heated lid temperature | 35°C to 115°C or off |
| Heated lid pressure | Fixed |
| Program interface | 3.5 inch touchscreen |
| Data transfer | USB port |
| Auto re-start on power failure | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 350 x 210 x 180mm |
| Weight | 6kg |
| Voltage | 100-230V, 50-60Hz |
| Power | 155W |
Prime thermal cycler, Combi-Block 33 x 0.2ml and 33 x 0.5ml
PrimeG gradient thermal cycler, 96 x 0.2
This full sized thermal cycler delivers both high performance and high throughput to provide maximum flexibility when processing a large number of samples in parallel.
A versatile, fully interchangeable block system allows exchange in a matter of seconds without the need of tools (60 x 0.5ml, 96 x 0.2ml, 96 skirted & non-skirted plates and 384 well plate formats available)
User friendly programming is achieved via a colour touchscreen and intuitive software that is standardised across the entire Techne® thermal cycler range. A USB port enables the transfer of programmes between instruments and temperature logs to your PC. A real time graphical display provides an instant visualisation of the program status.
Gradient cycling can be achieved directly using the PrimeG instrument or by upgrading the Prime unit via a USB software installation. This enables the laboratory to manage changing cycling requirements in a cost effective manner.
The Techne® Prime cycler range is one of the most affordable full sized thermal cyclers on the market and is backed up by a 4 year warranty.
Prime Key Features
- Colour touchscreen for fast program setup
- Versatile block format
- Fast ramp rate of up to 3.4°C/sec
- Can be upgraded for gradient cycling via USB
- Data transfer via USB
- Backed by a Techne® 4 year warranty*
PrimeG
The PrimeG is a gradient enabled thermal cycler with all the features of the Prime unit. The wide linear gradient with a range of 29°C allows annealing temperatures to be optimised in one experiment.
The gradient calculator function displays the temperature for each of the 12 columns, ensuring easy replication of thermal conditions.
Additional Features to Prime
- Gradient can be applied across a temperature range 30°C to 80°C
- Maximum Gradient 29°C
- Gradient calculator function
* 4 year for the Prime thermal cycler and 80,000 cycles or 4 year warranty for the thermal block, whichever comes first.
Technical Specification
|
Parameters |
Prime |
PrimeG |
|
Sample capacity: 0.2ml |
96 |
96 |
|
Sample capacity: 0.5ml |
60 |
60 |
|
Sample capacity: 384 well |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Maximum heating rate |
3.4°C/s |
3.4°C/s |
|
Block temperature range |
4°C to 100°C |
4°C to 100°C |
|
Block uniformity at 55°C |
<± 0.3°C |
<± 0.3°C |
|
Temperature accuracy at 55°C |
<± 0.25°C |
<± 0.25°C |
|
Gradient |
Can be gradient enabled |
Yes |
|
Maximum Gradient |
n/a |
29°C (19°C for 384) |
|
Minimum Gradient |
n/a |
1°C |
|
Type |
8 peltier element/block |
8 peltier element/block |
|
selec table heated lid temperature |
100°C to 115°C or off |
100°C to 115°C or off |
|
Heated lid pressure |
Adjustable, dependent on consumables |
Adjustable, dependent on consumables |
|
Program interface |
5.7" VGA colour touchscreen with graphical display |
5.7" VGA colour touchscreen with graphical display |
|
Maximum number of programs stored |
1000 |
1000 |
|
Data transfer |
USB port |
USB port |
|
Auto re-start on power failure |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
420 x 240 x 240mm |
420 x 240 x 240mm |
|
Weight |
9.4kg |
9.4kg |
|
Voltage |
100-230, 50-60Hz |
100-230, 50-60Hz |
|
Power |
450W |
450W |
3 PrimeX units can be upgraded to achieve gradient capability. The gradient function can be enabled at any time with a simple unlock code without the need for any hardware modifications.
18 x 0.5ml
| Parameters | 3Primebase |
|---|---|
| Sample capacity: 0.2ml | 24 |
| Sample capacity: 0.5ml | 18 |
| Temperature gradient | No. See '3PrimeG' for gradient or '3PrimeX' for upgrade capability |
| Maximum heating rate | 3.0°C per second |
| Maximum number of programs stored | 1000 |
| Maximum fan noise | 30dB |
| Block temperature range | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) |
| Block uniformity at 55°C | ± 0.3°C |
| Temperature accuracy at 55°C | ± 0.25°C |
| Type | 2 peltier elements per block |
| Adjustible heated lid temperature | 35°C to 115°C or off |
| Heated lid pressure | Fixed |
| Program interface | 3.5 inch touchscreen |
| Data transfer | USB port |
| Auto re-start on power failure | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 350 x 210 x 180mm |
| Weight | 6kg |
| Voltage | 100-230V, 50-60Hz |
| Power | 155W |
| Parameters | Prime | PrimeG |
|---|---|---|
| Sample capacity: 0.2ml | 96 | 96 |
| Sample capacity: 0.5ml | 60 | 60 |
| Sample capacity: 384 well | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum heating rate | 3.4°C per second | 3.4°C per second |
| Block temperature range | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) |
| Block uniformity at 55°C | ± 0.3°C | ± 0.3°C |
| Temperature accuracy at 55°C | ± 0.25°C | ± 0.25°C |
| Gradient | Can be gradient enabled | Yes |
| Maximum Gradient | na | 29°C, 25°C (Combi-Block), 19°C (384) |
| Minimum Gradient | na | 1°C |
| Maximum number of programs stored | 1000 | 1000 |
| Maximum fan noise | 30dB | 30dB |
| Type | 8 peltier elements | 8 peltier elements |
| Adjustable heated lid temperature | 35°C to 115°C or off | 35°C to 115°C or off |
| Heated lid pressure | Adjustable, dependent on consumables | Adjustable, dependent on consumables |
| Program interface | 5.7 inch touchscreen | 5.7 inch touchscreen |
| Data transfer | USB port | USB port |
| Auto re-start on power failure | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 420 x 240 x 240mm | 420 x 240 x 240mm |
| Weight | 9.4kg | 9.4kg |
| Voltage | 100-230, 50-60Hz | 100-230, 50-60Hz |
| Power | 425W | 425W |
| Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program | 0.3 kWh | 0.3 kWh |
| Parameters | 3PrimeX | 3PrimeG |
|---|---|---|
| Sample capacity: 0.2ml | 48 | 48 |
| Sample capacity: 0.5ml | 30 | 30 |
| Maximum heating rate | 3.0°C per second | 3.0°C per second |
| Block temperature range | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) |
| Block uniformity at 55°C | ± 0.3°C | ± 0.3°C |
| Temperature accuracy at 55°C | ± 0.25°C | ± 0.25°C |
| Gradient Range | Can be gradient enabled | 30°C to 80°C |
| Maximum Gradient | na | 14°C |
| Minimum Gradient | na | 1°C |
| Maximum number of programs stored | 1000 | 1000 |
| Maximum fan noise | 30dB | 30dB |
| Type | 4 peltier elements per block | 4 peltier elements per block |
| Adjustible heated lid temperature | 35°C to 115°C or off | 35°C to 115°C or off |
| Heated Lid pressure | Adjustable, dependent on consumables | Adjustable, dependent on consumables |
| Program interface | 3.5 inch touchscreen | 3.5 inch touchscreen |
| Data transfer | USB port | USB port |
| Auto re-start on power failure | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 350 x 210 x 180mm | 350 x 210 x 180mm |
| Weight | 6kg | 6kg |
| Voltage | 100-230V, 50-60Hz | 100-230V, 50-60Hz |
| Power | 155W | 155W |
| Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program | 0.18 kWh | 0.18 kWh |