Biometra - TOptical
The most flexible Real-Time PCR Thermocycler
- Interchangeable block modules
- Upgrade at existing TProfessional Thermocyclers possible
- Optionally gradient enabled
- 6 positions for color filter modules
- Free customization with color filter modules
- definition of the number of filters to be implemented
- choice amongst 10 different filters (6 fluorescence, 4 FRET)
- filter combinations covering the whole range of commonly used dyes
- Patented scanner system with optical fibers
- Filter-upgrade / interchange at installed units possible
- Optimal excitation by three long lasting LEDs
- Easy to use software including commonly used analysis functions
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General Specifications
Peak Power | 480 W (base unit max) |
Weight | 15.6 kg (TOptical module 7.4 kg, TProfessional base unit 8.2 kg) |
Additional Specifications
Technical Data
Max. heating rate:
6.0°C/sec
Avg. heating rate:
5.0°C/sec
Max. cooling rate:
4.5°C/sec
Avg. cooling rate:
3.5°C/sec
Ramp adjustment:
min 0,1°C/sec
Block homogeneity:
± 0,15°C at 55°C
± 0,25°C at 72°C
± 0,50°C at 95°C
Control accuracy:
± 0,10°C
Temperature range block:
3 - 99°C
Gradient span:
40°C
Block format:
96 well, 10-80 µl
Temperature increments:
min. 0,1°C/cycle
Time increments:
min. 1 sec/cycle
Heated lid:
manual opening mechanism, automatic pressure application
Lid temperature:
30-99°C
Contact pressure heated lid:
10 kg, automated
Control mode:
remote controlled via PC
No. of programs:
unlimited on PC
Dimensions:
28cm x 38cm x 43cm
28cm x 64cm x 43cm when opened
Max. power consumption:
Base unit max. 480W
TOptical module max. 25W
Operating conditions:
15°C to 35°C, max. 70% humidity, max. 2000 m height
Optical System
Light source:
Three long living high power LEDs (blue, white, red)
Filter:
Filterwheel with stepping motor, 6 positions for color modules
Lightpath:
An array of 8 high performance optical fibers in a shuttle system directs LED light bundled by lenses to samples. The fluorescent dyes in the reaction mix are excited through from above through the lid of the tubes. The reflected light is focused by lenses and directed through optical fibers to a photomultiplier
Color modules:
6 color modules for all commonly used real-time PCR dyes, 4 FRET filter combinations
Sensitivity:
1 nmol/l FAM at 30 µl sample volume in a 96 well PCR plate
Measuring time:
96 well plate (single measurement, 6 colors) appr. 6 sec
Measuring range:
± 130 000 (±17 bit)