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Alpha Cyclers
Speed. Confidence. Value. Sensitivity. Performance
The PCRmax Alpha Cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from a thermal cycler but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community. With options of either one, two or four independently controllable blocks, the Alpha Cycler is a platform which scales to the throughput of the laboratory. With programs easily transferable between any Alpha Cycler instrument and user specific defaults stored on the user’s USB login device (any USB drive can be programmed as a login device) there are no issues with transferring work between systems or collaborating/sharing across multiple sites.
Features
- Android driven HD touchscreen
- Automated protocol optimisation with Program Wizard.
- Remote run and system monitoring via the Alpha Track Application.
- Authorise any USB drive to be the user’s login key.
- Lock, protect and create favourite programs for ease of access and security.
- 96 or 384 well blocks available with block types having gradient functionality.
- Multiblock unit.
Technical Specification
Parametrs | AC-1 | AC-2 | AC-4 |
Format | Single block | Dual Block | Quad block |
Block Options | 96 or 384 well format | 96 or 384 well format | 96 or 384 well format |
Maximum heating rate | 3.4°C per second | 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) | 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold) |
Block uniformity at 55°C | ± 0.3°C | ± 0.3°C | ± 0.3°C |
Temperature accuracy at 55°C | ± 0.25°C | ± 0.25°C | ± 0.25°C |
Gradient | Yes (on all formats) | Yes (on all formats) | Yes (on all formats) |
Maximum Gradient | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C |
Minimum Gradient | 1°C | 1°C | 1°C |
Maximum number of programs stored | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Peltier element type | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Adjustable heated lid temperature | 35°C to 115°C or off | 35°C to 115°C or off | 35°C to 115°C or off |
Heated Lid pressure | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Software platform | Android | Android | Android |
Program interface | 7” inch HD | 10” inch HD | 10” inch HD |
Data transfer | USB port | USB port | USB port |
Auto re-start on power failure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
