Overview
The CFX Duet Real-Time PCR System makes the power and consistency of Bio-Rad qPCR available to almost any lab. The CFX Duet System is the fresh, modern system for small and more economical labs with its improved thermal performance and proprietary, accurate optical shuttle system. The new compact, cost-effective system will enable you to make discoveries in the convenience of your own laboratory without the need for sharing with your neighbors or other departments.
Features and Benefits
- Quick system set up — easy installation and factory-calibrated optics
- Our best thermal uniformity and accuracy to date
- Uniform optical system free of regular calibration requirements
- Audit and e-signature compatibility with CFX Maestro Security Edition Software
- Eliminates the need for a reference/normalizing dye, the CFX Duet System can perform duplex assays including genotyping
Specifications
Thermal Cycler
Maximum ramp rate, °C/sec
5
Average ramp rate, °C/sec
3.3
Heating and cooling method
Peltier
Lid, °C
30–110
Temperature
Accuracy, °C
±0.2 of programmed target at 90°C
Uniformity, °C
±0.3 well-to-well after 10 sec of arrival at target
Gradient
Operational range, °C
30–100
Programmable span, °C
1–24
Optical Detection
Excitation
3 filtered LEDs
Detection
3 filtered photodiodes
Range of excitation/emission wavelengths, nm
450–580
Sensitivity
Detects 1 copy of target sequence in human genomic DNA
Dynamic range
10 orders of magnitude
Scan Time
All channels, sec
12
FAM/SYBR® Green only, sec
3
Software
Operating systems
Windows 10 and up
Multiplex analysis
Up to 2 targets per well
System
Sample capacity, wells
96
Sample size, µl
1–50 (10–50 recommended)
Communication interface
USB 2.0
Electrical approvals
IEC, CE
Dimensions (W x D x H), cm/in
33x56x36 / 13x22x14
Weight, kg/lb
22/48
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