Thermal Cycler |
Number of cycling bays |
1 |
Input power |
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 850 W max |
Display |
20 x 4 alphanumeric LCD |
Ports |
IEEE-488 bidirectional general-purpose interface bus,
9-pin RS-232 serial port for printer or remote use,
25-pin 8-bit parallel interface printer port |
Memory |
400 typical programs; up to 12 password-protected folders |
Dimensions
(W x D x H) |
24 x 35 x 25 cm (9.5 x 13.5 x 10"); includes chassis with Alpha unit |
Weight |
9 kg (19.8 lb); includes chassis with Alpha unit |
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Alpha Units |
Speed of ramping |
Up to 3°C/sec (up to 1.2°C/sec for Slide Chambers unit) |
Temperature range |
0–105°C (4–100°C for Slide Chambers unit) |
Temperature accuracy |
±0.3°C of programmed target at 90°C (±0.4°C for dual-block Alpha units and Slide Chambers unit); NIST-traceable |
Temperature uniformity |
±0.4°C well-to-well within 30 sec of arrival at 90°C (±0.5°C for dual-block Alpha units; ±0.6°C well-to-well within 60 sec of arrival at 90°C for Slide Chambers unit) |
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Gradient (96-Well Alpha Units Only) |
Gradient accuracy |
±0.3°C of programmed target at end columns within 30 sec after gradient step timer starts; NIST-traceable |
Row/column uniformity |
±0.4°C well-to-well (within column) within 30 sec of reaching target temperature |
Gradient range |
30–105°C |
Temperature differential range |
1–24°C |