Thermal Cyclers for PCR

Thermal 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 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

	C1000 Touch™ Thermal Cycler		S1000™ Thermal Cycler		T100™ Thermal Cycler
Overview	The best performance with the most flexibility. For demanding applications and multiple users.		High performance with a keypad interface. Can also be run while connected to a C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler.		Robust and economical for routine PCR.
	Specifications \| Ordering		Specifications \| Ordering		Specifications \| Ordering
System Tour	Launch Tour		Launch Tour		Launch Tour
Block formats	Independent blocks: dual 48-well: 0.2 ml Faster ramping: 96-well: 0.2 ml Higher volume: 96–deep well: 0.2 and 0.5 ml High throughput: 384-well		Independent blocks: dual 48-well: 0.2 ml Faster ramping: 96-well: 0.2 ml Higher volume: 96–deep well: 0.2 and 0.5 ml High throughput: 384-well		96-well: 0.2 ml high-profile
PCR consumables	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	Upgrades to a CFX96™ or CFX384™ System		N/A		N/A
User interface	8.5" graphical touch screen		LCD panel and keypad		5.7" graphical touch screen
Performance	Accuracy: ±0.2°C Uniformity: ±0.4°C well-to-well within 10 sec Max ramp rate: up to 5°C/sec Temperature range: 0–100°C		Accuracy: ±0.2°C Uniformity: ±0.4°C well-to-well within 10 sec Max ramp rate: up to 5°C/sec Temperature range: 0–100°C		Accuracy: ±0.5°C Uniformity: ±0.5°C well-to-well within 30 sec Max ramp rate: 4°C/sec Temperature range: 4–100°C
Size (W x D x H)	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	10 kg (23 lb)		10 kg (23 lb)		9 kg (20 lb)
Connectivity	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	>1,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive		>1,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive		Up to 500 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive
Documentation	User Manual	Specifications	User Manual	Specifications	User Manual	Specifications

Reagents and Plastics Selectors

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Resources

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.
Importance of Quality PCR Plastics

Read about how quality PCR plastics indirectly influence sensitivity and reproducibility of your experiments.
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

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Determine the compatibility of PCR consumables with thermal cycling and real-time detection PCR systems.

Applications & Technologies

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.
PCR Instrumentation

Guidelines for selecting the right thermal cycler for your experiments.
Introduction to PCR Analysis

Learn about the different methods used to analyze products of PCR reactions.
PCR Troubleshooting

Find possible causes and treatments for common PCR problems.

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Standard PCR Reagents

Includes iTaq™ and iProof DNA polymerase, suitable for various PCR applications, plus buffers and dNTPs.
PCR Plastic Consumables

A large selection of thin-wall polypropylene PCR tubes, PCR plates, seals, and accessories precisely manufactured for various PCR applications.
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.

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High performance with a keypad interface. Can also be run while connected to a C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler.

Robust and economical for routine PCR.

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Resources

Thermal Gradient for Easy Protocol Optimization

Importance of Quality PCR Plastics

Amplification Reagents and Plastics

PCR Plastics Instrument Compatibility

Applications & Technologies

What is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR Instrumentation

Introduction to PCR Analysis

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High performance with a keypad interface. Can also be run while connected to a C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler.

Robust and economical for routine PCR.

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