PCRmax Alpha Cycler 1

The PCRmax single block Alpha Cycler 1 (AC-1) is a compact and feature driven entry level PCR machine with ease of use and performance at its core. The PCRmax Alpha cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from PCRmax but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community.

Alpha Cycler software has features such as recently used programmes; allowing users to quickly access their most commonly used protocols without the need to navigate through folders to find it, individual user logins; with protected protocols as-well-as allowing users’ access to temperature logs after each run to monitor the state of the system. The Alpha Cycler systems also contain a novel programme wizard which allows users to define a protocol based specifically off their primer sequence and template source. Primer sequences or Tms are inputted, amplicon length and source defined and the on board algorithm generates an optimised protocol for your assay.

Alpha Cycler 1 Key Features:

• Active Sample cooling - For sharper amplification and minimal non-specific amplification
• Programme Wizard - Generate a protocol specific to your sequence, template source and amplicon length in seconds
• Report generated on run conditions and state following completion of protocol
• Gradient - Allowing for simplified temperature optimisation, no matter the block chosen
• 96/384 well formats - Flexibility for any scale and user needs
• USB connectivity - To retrieve system information and easily transfer protocols between systems
• Android driven 7” tablet interface - Quad core speed and excellent connectivity and feel
  
  

• Format: Single block
• Block Options: 96 or 384 well format
• Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
• Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
• Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
• Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
• Gradient: Yes (on all formats)
• Maximum Gradient: 29°C
• Minimum Gradient: 1°C
• Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
• Maximum fan noise: 50dB
• Type: 8 peltier elements
• Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
• Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
• Program interface: 7” inch HD Android Tablet
• Data transfer: USB port
• Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
• Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 430 x 260 x 200
• Weight: 11.8kg
• Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
• Power: 450W
• Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program: 0.3 kWh