Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - DNA Engine Multi-Bay Thermal Cyclers
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DNA Engine Multi-Bay Thermal Cyclers
The DNA Engine multi-bay platform offers modular flexibility and advanced thermal technology in a compact footprint; it is an excellent choice for high-throughput and multiple user laboratories.
The modular system consists of multiple thermal cycler chassis and Alpha unit reaction module options. Thermal cycler chassis are available in four-bay and two-bay configurations; each bay runs any Alpha unit reaction module.
The modular system consists of multiple thermal cycler chassis and Alpha unit reaction module options. Thermal cycler chassis are available in four-bay and two-bay configurations; each bay runs any Alpha unit reaction module.
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Features of DNA Engine Multi-Bay Thermal Cyclers
Alpha unit modules are available in several formats, including
- Gradient-enabled 96-well unit that allows simultaneous incubation at 8 different temperatures to optimize reactions in a single run
- Dual 48/48-well unit that allows 2 independent experiments to be run simultaneously
- High-throughput 384-well unit
All thermal cyclers in the DNA Engine multi-bay family feature:
- High-throughput cycling in a compact footprint
- Interchangeable Alpha units with adjustable heated lids that accommodate a wide range of reaction vessels and sealing options
- Excellent temperature accuracy and uniformity
- Block control and calculated temperature control options
- Multizone feedback control that uses multiple sensors and 4 heating and cooling zones to optimize temperature profiles
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Dual-Block Alpha Units
[+] View Model SpecificationsGradient Capability | 0 |
Temperature Uniformity | 0.5 °C well-to-well within 30 sec of arrival at 90°C |
Temperature Accuracy | 0.4 °C of programmed target at 90°C; NIST-traceable |
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Single-Block/Moto Alpha Units
[+] View Model SpecificationsGradient Capability | 1 |
Temperature Uniformity | 0.4 °C well-to-well within 30 sec of arrival at 90°C |
Gradient Range | 30 to 105 °C |
Temp. Differential Range | 1 to 24 °C |
Temperature Accuracy | 0.3 °C of programmed target at 90°C |
Additional Model Specifications | Speed of ramping: Up to 3°C/sec Calculator accuracy: ±0.4°C of actual well temperature |