Thermal Cyclers for PCR

Bio-Rad Thermal Cyclers

The new PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler expands our family of instruments by delivering trusted thermal performance and essential functionality in a cost‑effective design that doesn’t compromise on quality. For more demanding PCR workflows, the high‑end PTC Tempo Thermal Cycler offers advanced features and automation compatibility, while the compact T100 Thermal Cycler provides an ideal solution for routine PCR. All Bio‑Rad thermal cyclers feature Peltier technology for precise temperature control and a thermal gradient function for easy PCR assay optimization in a single run.

	Image PTC Tempo Thermal Cycler	Image PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler	Image T100 Thermal Cycler
Overview	Premium performance on a modern platform. For demanding applications and multiple users.	High performance on a modern platform.	Robust and economical for routine PCR with a compact footprint.
System Tour	Launch Tour	-	Launch Tour
Block formats	Faster ramping: 96-well: 0.2 ml Higher volume: 96–deep well: 0.2 and 0.5 ml Independent blocks: dual 48-well: 0.2 ml High throughput: 384-well	Faster ramping: 96-well: 0.2 mL Higher volume: 96-deepwell:  0.2 ml	96-well: 0.2 ml high-profile
Recommended Sample Volume Range	96–well: 10–50 µl 96–deep well: 10–125 µl dual 48–well: 10–50 µl 384–well: 3–20 µl	96-well: 10–50 µL 96-deepwell: 10–125 µL	96-well: 15–100 µl
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	N/A	No	N/A
User interface	8" graphical touch screen	8" graphical touch screen	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: 4–100°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: 4–100°C	Accuracy: ±0.5°C Uniformity: ±0.5°C well-to-well within 30 sec Max ramp rate: up to 4°C/sec Temperature range: 4–100°C
Size (W x D x H)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in)	28 x 50 x 27 cm (11 x 20 x 11 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)	96, Deepwell: 15 kg (33 lb)	9 kg (20 lb)
Connectivity	BR.io, USB A 2.0, Ethernet, barcode scanner	USB A 2.0, Ethernet, barcode scanner	N/A
Memory capacity	<100,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive	<100,000 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive	<500 protocols; unlimited with a USB drive
Documentation	User Manual Specifications	User Manual Specifications	User Manual Specifications