PTC Tempo & PTC Harmony Thermal Cyclers

The PTC Tempo Thermal Cycler

Get consistent performance with trusted thermal accuracy and uniformity, plus a modern touch interface for an intuitive experience. Enjoy expanded connectivity through Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, seamless BR.io cloud integration for protocol management, and secure user mode with network storage access for regulated environments.

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Specifications Overview

System-Specific Specifications	PTC Harmony 96	PTC Harmony Deepwell	PTC Tempo 96	PTC Tempo Deepwell	PTC Tempo 48/48	PTC Tempo 384
Lid Type	Nonautomated	Nonautomated	Automated	Automated	Nonautomated	Automated
Dimensions (W x D x H)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)	28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in.)
Weight	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)	14 kg (31 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)
Sample Capacity	96 x 0.2 mL tubes or 1 x 96-well plate	96 x 0.2 mL tubes or 1 x 96-well plate	96 x 0.2 mL tubes or 1 x 96-well plate	96 x 0.2 mL tubes, 48 x 0.5 mL tubes, or 1 x 96-well plate	2 x 48 x 0.2 mL tubes or 2 x 48-well plates	1 x 384-well plate
Sample Volume	1–50 µL (10–50 µL recommended)	1–125 µL (10–125 µL recommended)	1–50 µL (10–50 µL recommended)	1–125 µL (10–50 µL recommended)	1–50 µL (10–50 µL recommended)	1–30 µL (3–20 µL recommended)
Maximum ramp rate	5°C/sec	2.5°C/sec	5°C/sec	2.5°C/sec	4°C/sec	2.5°C/sec
Average ramp rate	3.3°C/sec	2°C/sec	3.3°C/sec	2°C/sec	3°C/sec	2°C/sec
Gradient Operational range	30–100°C	30–100°C	30–100°C	30–100°C	30–100°C	30–100°C
Programmable span	8 rows, 1–24°C	8 rows, 1–24°C	8 rows, 1–24°C	8 rows, 1–24°C	8 rows, 1–24°C	16 rows, 1–24°C
Security Edition Software	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
BR.io Cloud Platform	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes