Thermo Scientific - Piko Thermal Cycler
Manufactured by Thermo Scientific
Thermo Scientific Piko Thermal Cycler delivers top performance with twice the speed and only half the size of regular thermal cyclers.
Thermo Scientific Piko Thermal Cycler delivers top performance with twice the speed and only half the size of regular thermal cyclers.
The Piko Thermal Cycler delivers high performance in a compact package. Although merely half the size of other PCR instruments, the Piko Thermal Cycler meets the highest criteria in thermal performance and is able to complete a PCR protocol in less than 15 minutes. This is achieved using novel technical advances that allow significant reduction in PCR run times and overall size of the instrument. The Piko Thermal Cycler is an ideal solution for both convential and fast PCR applications. Piko Thermal Cyclers are available with two different block configurations: 24-well and 96-well. 24-well cyclers accept all standard low profile single tubes, 8-tube strips and 24-well Piko PCR Plates. The 96-well instrument utilizes 96-well Piko PCR Plates.
The Piko Thermal Cycler delivers high performance in a compact package. Although merely half the size of other PCR instruments, the Piko Thermal Cycler meets the highest criteria in thermal performance and is able to complete a PCR protocol in less than 15 minutes. This is achieved using novel technical advances that allow significant reduction in PCR run times and overall size of the instrument. The Piko Thermal Cycler is an ideal solution for both convential and fast PCR applications. Piko Thermal Cyclers are available with two different block configurations: 24-well and 96-well. 24-well cyclers accept all standard low profile single tubes, 8-tube strips and 24-well Piko PCR Plates. The 96-well instrument utilizes 96-well Piko PCR Plates.
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Features of Piko Thermal Cycler
- Best-in-class thermal performance: Consistent results from well-to-well due to extremely short setting times and high temperature uniformity across the block
- Time savings: PCR in as little as 15 minutes enabled by fast ramp rates and quick settling times
- Reagent savings: Repeatable yields from as little as 2µL when using UTW vessels and heat sealers
- Space savings: The smallest footprint available, fits into a tiny bench space
- Energy savings: Short protocols and low wattage requires only one-fourth of the power consumption of typical thermal cyclers
- Repeatable sealing prevents sample evaporation: Automatic heated lid provides consistent and tight sealing from run-to-run
Green PCR The Piko Thermal Cycler offers both premium performance and savings at the same time. With its low energy and PCR plastic consumption it is also a step to more ecological values in molecular biology: Green PCR.
General Specifications
| Depth | 17 cm |
| Temperature Uniformity | 0.3 °C within 5s of clock start at 95°C |
| Height | 23 cm |
| Width | 16 cm |
| Weight | 4 kg with external power supply |
| Temperature Accuracy | 0.2 °C |
Additional Specifications
Power Requirements: 100-240V input power
Block Configurations: 24-well (well volume 0.225mL, sample volume max. 50µL) and 96-well (well volume 0.05mL, sample volume max. 20µL
Max. Ramp Rate: >5°C heating and >4.5°C cooling
Settling Times: Achieve thermal specifications within 1 sec. of start of clock
User Interface: Semi-graphical and list mode programming
Number of Programs: Over 1000
Heated Lid: Fully automated and motorized function