Techne has introduced the Prime Elitee PCR thermal cycler designed to meet high-throughput needs.
The new Prime Elite is a networkable PCR thermal cycler specifically designed to meet the high-throughput needs and short timescales demanded in multi-user environments.
USB connectivity allows the addition of up to three satellites to form a multi-block system that can be controlled from the master Prime Elite or via a PC.
The stackable design of the satellites means this can be achieved while still retaining the small footprint important in today’s busy laboratories.
The units come with a temperature gradient block as standard, with options for 96 x 0.2ml, 60 x 0.5ml, and 384-well formats.
Further features include:
- A Thermal Energy Recovery System (TERS) allows the Prime Elite to combine fast 5°C/second ramp rate and low energy consumption
- TERS stores heat produced during the cooling stage for use in the next heating stage
- USB ports on the front of the unit allow easy programme transfer between instruments or to a PC
- Over 1000 programmes can be stored on each Prime Elite, with unlimited storage possible through the use of USB sticks
- Prime Elite features a large 5.7” colour touch screen, an innovative front-loading PCR plate drawer and automatic non-motorised heated lid
- The intuitive onboard software allows simple programme setup and seamless performance
The high-throughput network approach and fast ramp rate from TERS means that Prime Elite is ideally suited to core facilities, such as those found in University and Bioincubator buildings, where core systems are often shared between multiple users.
To download a brochure about the range, please click on the link above.
