The TC-Plus thermal cyclers can be combined with Satellite units, giving flexibility to configure any multi-block format.
The thermal cyclers are said to have one of the fastest aluminium blocks on the market, delivering greater uniformity than a silver block and, therefore, more reproducible PCR results.
The 5.7in VGA colour touchscreen with graphical display features buttons that are large enough for fingers, so no stylus, pen or spatula is needed.
The TC-Plus features a CD-type sample drawer.
The force used to push the drawer in also lowers the heated lid into position, applying the correct pressure onto the samples to prevent evaporation.
This mechanism is entirely mechanical and does not rely on motors.
All consumable types can be accommodated, from 0.5ml tubes to 384-well plates, sealed with either heat or adhesive seals.
The stackable design and PC software enable multiple TC-Plus cyclers and Satellites to be networked for high-throughput PCR, using 96-well or 384-well blocks.
Satellite units can be controlled from the TC-Plus server or a PC but have no user interface.
The next-generation PC software can be used with all current and previous-generation Techne thermal cyclers.
There is a choice of easily interchangeable blocks - 96 x 0.2ml, 60 x 0.5ml and 384-well plate - all with gradient for efficient optimisation of PCR conditions.