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