MJ Mini™ Personal Thermal Cycler

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Overview

Patented Seal
Patented Seal

Illustration of MJ Mini reaction module. Upper and lower O-ring gaskets (red) form a hermetic seal around the TEs for a dramatic improvement in thermal cycler longevity. Enlarged view shows cross-section of reaction module.

* U.S. patent 7,051,536.
Programming Options
Programming Options

Two easy programming options on the MJ Mini™ cycler. A graphical mode allows you to quickly modify basic cycling parameters, while a menu-based text mode allows you to efficiently enter advanced options. During a PCR run, pressing a single key changes the display to show: a list of program steps; graphical representation of protocol progress with real-time displays of block, lid, and sample temperatures; and time remaining in run.

Thermal Gradient
Thermal Gradient

Maximize Reaction Efficiency and Increase Accuracy of Quantitation
Selecting the optimal annealing temperature for your oligo reduces amplification of nonspecific products. The thermal gradient feature of the MJ Mini cycler with the MiniOpticon system makes finding the optimal temperature easy, by allowing you to program a temperature gradient across the sample block for any incubation step. After analysis of PCR products, use the gradient calculator to see which temperature yielded the best results. Simply enter the temperature range, and the calculator displays the exact temperature at which each sample was run. With thermal gradient technology, your PCR reactions can be optimized in a single experiment.

For any incubation step in your PCR protocol, you can simultaneously incubate samples at up to eight temperatures with a range of 1–16°C. This makes finding the appropriate temperature easy and allows you to optimize your PCR reactions in a single experiment.

 Instrument Compatibility Chart
Instrument Compatibility Chart

Instrument Compatibility of PCR Plastic Consumables

 

Thermal Cyclers
 
MJ Mini™ Gradient Thermal Cycler
T100™ Thermal Cycler
DNA Engine® Thermal Cycler Family
C1000 Touch™/S1000™ Thermal Cyclers
Tubes
0.5 ml individual tubes •   • Deep well
module only
0.2 ml individual tubes • • • •
High-profile tube strips • • • •
Low-profile tube strips •   • •
48- and 96-Well Plates
Hard-Shell® low-profile 96-well semi-skirted PCR plates       •
Hard-Shell high-profile 96-well semi-skirted PCR plates   • • •
Hard-Shell low-profile 96-well skirted PCR plates     • •
Multiplate™ high-profile unskirted PCR plates • • • •
Multiplate low-profile unskirted PCR plates •   • •
iQ™ 96-well semi-skirted PCR plates   • • •
384-Well Plates
Hard-Shell 384-well skirted PCR plates     • •
Lids
Domed cap strips • • • •
Optical flat cap strips • • • •
Adhesive Seals
Microseal® 'A' film   • • •
Microseal 'B' adhesive seals   • • •
Microseal ꞌCꞌ optical seals   • • •
Microseal 'F' foil   • • •
Heat Sealer and Heat Sealing Films and Foils
PX1™ PCR plate sealer   • • •
Optically clear heat seal   • • •
Pierceable foil heat seal   • • •
Peelable foil heat seal   • • •

The compact 48-well MJ Mini thermal cycler is a powerful, small-capacity, high-performance personal thermal cycler. The MJ Mini cycler offers thermal gradient technology so you can optimize reactions for maximum efficiency. The MJ Mini cycler features:

  • A 6 x 8 sample array that accommodates 0.2 ml tubes, tube strips, and 48-well plates, or up to twelve 0.5 ml tubes
  • Thermal gradient technology that permits simultaneous incubation at 8 different temperatures to optimize reactions in a single run
  • Textual and graphical display options, with graphical editing to rapidly modify programs
Thermal Cycler  
Sample capacity 48 x 0.2 ml tubes, 48-well PCR plate, 6 x 8-tube strips, or 12 x 0.5 ml tubes
Speed of ramping Up to 2.5°C/sec
Temperature range 0–99°C
Temperature accuracy ±0.2°C of programmed target at 90°C, NIST-traceable
Temperature uniformity ±0.4°C well-to-well within 10 sec of arrival at 90°C
Input power 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 400 W maximum
Display 64 x 128 LCD
Ports 2 USB
Memory 400 typical programs
Dimensions (W x D x H) 19 x 32 x 20 cm (7.5 x 12.5 x 8")
Weight 4.1 kg (9.1 lb)
Gradient  
Gradient accuracy ±0.4°C of programmed target at end rows, NIST-traceable
Row uniformity ±0.4°C well-to-well (within row) within 30 sec of reaching target temperature
Gradient range 35–99°C
Temperature differential range 1–16°C
MJ Mini 48-Well Personal Thermal Cycler

PTC-1148C
Compact thermal cycler, includes adjustable heated lid, holds 48 x 0.2 ml tubes, 12 x 0.5 ml tubes, or a 48-well microplate

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10968 Instruction Manual, MJ Mini Gradient Thermal Cycler, Rev. E Click to download
2592 Gradient Feature Flier: Maximize Your Optimization Power, Rev D Click to download
5262 MJ Mini Thermal Cycler and MiniOpticon Real-Time PCR System Brochure, Rev C Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
5277 Bio-Rad Thermal Cyclers Brochure, Rev F Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
5843 MiniOpticon Real-Time PCR Detection System Specifications Sheet, Rev A Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
5924 Stem Cell Basics for Life Science Researchers Brochure, Rev A Click to download [ Add to Cart ]