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Need help with thermal cycler?
Consult with a SpecialistThermal cyclers are essential laboratory equipment for researchers who run polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for sequencing, cloning, genotyping, mutagenesis, and many other applications. Common features of Bio-Rad's thermal cyclers include Peltier effect technology for precise temperature control, and thermal gradient to easily optimize PCR assays in a single run. Instruments include the PTC Tempo, the next generation of conventional thermal cyclers, T100™, a great choice for routine PCR, and the flexible 1000-series, which offers multiple block formats for increased throughput capabilities, and a dual 48/48-well unit that allows two independent experiments to run simultaneously.
Bio-Rad Thermal Cyclers
PTC Tempo Thermal Cycler |
C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler |
S1000 Thermal Cycler |
T100 Thermal Cycler |
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Overview |
Premium performance on a modern platform. For demanding applications and multiple users. |
High performance with flexibility and multiple block options. Can connect to an S1000 Thermal Cycler. |
High performance with a keypad interface. Can connect to a C1000 Thermal Cycler. |
Robust and economical for routine PCR with a compact footprint. |
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System Tour | Launch Tour |
Launch Tour |
Launch Tour |
Launch Tour |
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Block formats |
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96-well: 0.2 ml high-profile | |||||
Recommended Sample Volume Range |
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96-well: 15–100 µl | |||||
PCR consumables | Both high and low-profile tubes and plates | Both high and low-profile tubes and plates | Both high and low-profile tubes and plates | Only high-profile tubes and plates | |||||
Real-time PCR compatibility | N/A | Upgrades to a CFX96 or CFX384 System | N/A | N/A | |||||
User interface | 8" graphical touch screen | 8.5" graphical touch screen | LCD panel and keypad | 5.7" graphical touch screen | |||||
Performance |
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Size (W x D x H) | 28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in) |
33 x 46 x 20 cm (13 x 18 x 8 in.) | 33 x 46 x 20 cm (13 x 18 x 8 in.) |
26 x 47 x 23 cm (10 x 18 x 9 in.) | |||||
Weight | 96, Deepwell, 384 : 15 kg (33 lb) 48/48: 14 kg (31 lb) |
10 kg (23 lb) | 10 kg (23 lb) | 9 kg (20 lb) | |||||
Connectivity | WiFi, BR.io, USB A 2.0, Ethernet, barcode scanner | Connect up to three S1000 Thermal Cyclers to every C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler | Connect up to three S1000 Thermal Cyclers to every C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler | N/A | |||||
Memory capacity | <100,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive | <1,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive | >1,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive | <500 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive | |||||
Documentation | User Manual Specifications |
User Manual Specifications |
User Manual Specifications |
User Manual Specifications |
Reagents and Plastics Selectors
Use our selectors to find the best reagents, plates, tubes, seals, and accessories for your PCR and qPCR experiments.
Resources
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Thermal Gradient for Easy Protocol Optimization
Learn about the advantages of thermal gradients on all of Bio-Rad's thermal cyclers and real-time PCR systems.
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Importance of Quality PCR Plastics
Read about how quality PCR plastics indirectly influence sensitivity and reproducibility of your experiments.
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Amplification Reagents and Plastics
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Download this brochure for an overview of all our PCR reagent and plastics offerings, specifications, performance data, and more. -
PCR Plastics Instrument Compatibility
(PDF 6.1 MB)
Determine the compatibility of PCR consumables with thermal cycling and real-time detection PCR systems.
Applications & Technologies
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What is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Learn about the proper design, optimization, analysis, and troubleshooting of polymerase chain reactions, as well as required PCR instrumentation and reagents.
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PCR Instrumentation
Guidelines for selecting the right thermal cycler for your experiments.
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Introduction to PCR Analysis
Learn about the different methods used to analyze products of PCR reactions.
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PCR Troubleshooting
Find possible causes and treatments for common PCR problems.
Related Products
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Real-Time PCR Detection Systems
An automation-compatible, gradient-enabled thermal cycler with interchangeable optical reaction modules for singleplex or multiplex real-time PCR.
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Standard PCR Reagents
Includes iTaq™ and iProof DNA polymerase, suitable for various PCR applications, plus buffers and dNTPs.
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PCR Plastic Consumables
A large selection of thin-wall polypropylene PCR tubes, PCR plates, seals, and accessories precisely manufactured for various PCR applications.
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Nucleic Acid Electrophoresis and Blotting
A selection of electrophoresis and blotting instruments for nucleic acids that includes submerged horizontal and vertical cells, PFGE systems, and solutions for sequencing and mutation detection.