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PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler for the Classroom

PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler for the Classroom

At home in education labs, the PTC Harmony delivers premium Bio-Rad performance, bright LED status indicators, and a clear, easy‑to‑navigate interface, without the advanced automation and communication features of the PTC Tempo Thermal Cycler.

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Overview

Authentic PCR Performance for Modern Teaching Labs

The PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler delivers the same trusted thermal performance found in Bio-Rad premium PCR systems, in a streamlined format designed for budget-conscious teaching labs. The system enables students to perform PCR using real-world equipment and workflows—without the added cost of automation or cloud connectivity.  

Positioned between introductory and premium systems, the PTC Harmony Thermal Cycler is a great choice for teaching authentic PCR amplification skills and applications in high school biotechnology programs, community colleges, and undergraduate teaching labs.

Features include:

  • 96-well capacity: run all your students’ samples at once and hold them overnight if needed
  • Integrated software: no need to connect to external cell phones, tablets, or computers
  • Fast ramp rates: shorter run times accelerate time to results
  • Compact, industrial design: a stylish, fresh look in a space-saving footprint
  • Bright, visible LED status lights: see run status from across the room
  • Intuitive touchscreen user interface: easy to use straight out of the box
  • No instrument calibration needed: minimize your cost of ownership
  • Programmable thermal gradient: optimize denaturation, annealing, and extension temperatures in a single run
  • Expanded memory: easily store more run protocols and reports

Teach PCR Skills and Applications Using Bio-Rad Explorer Classroom Kits

Bio-Rad offers educational kits that help you teach the principles, techniques, and real-world applications of PCR:

  • DNA Barcoding Kits: students incorporate PCR, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics to genetically identify species of fish, mammals, insects, or fungi using a DNA barcode
  • PV92 PCR Informatics Kit: students extract DNA from their cheek cells or hair follicles and use PCR and electrophoresis to fingerprint their own DNA
  • Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Kit: students use premade DNA samples to simulate DNA profiling commonly used in forensic laboratories
  • GMO Investigator Kit: students extract DNA from food samples and use PCR and DNA electrophoresis to test for the presence of two GMO-associated DNA sequences

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Specifications

Sample block type
Fixed
Weight 
15 kg (33 lb)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 
28 x 50 x 26 cm (11 x 20 x 10 in)
Power
100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 850 W max
Electrical approvals
IEC, CE
Memory
4.6 GB
Noise level
50-70 dB at steady state
Lid type
96, Deepwell, 384: Automated; 48/48: Nonautomated
Touchscreen display
8 in. LCD
Programming options
Step-based graphical and automatic
Security features for regulated environments
Password protection and secure mode
Reporting
Exportable run logs and system logs
Temperature control modes
Calculated and block
Onboard operating system
Linux
Communications
Wi-Fi, BR.io, USB A 2.0, Ethernet
Heating and cooling method
Peltier
Lid heating
30–110°C
Temperature range
4–100°C
Thermal accuracy
+/- 0.2°C of programmed target at 90°C
Thermal uniformity
+/- 0.4°C well-to-well within 10 sec of arrival at 90°C
Gradient operational range
30–100°C
Gradient programmable span
1–24°C; 96, Deepwell, 48/48: 8 rows; 384: 16 rows

Ordering

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(Discontinued) PTC Harmony 96 Thermal Cycler
12024276EDU

96-well thermal cycler for PCR, includes PTC Harmony 96-well instrument, cables; for educational use only (for research instrument, see 12024276)

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(Discontinued) PTC Harmony Deepwell Thermal Cycler
12024257EDU

Deepwell thermal cycler for PCR, includes PTC Harmony Deepwell instrument, cables; for educational use only (for research instrument, see 12024257)

Kits & Reagents

(Discontinued) iTaq™ DNA Polymerase
1708870EDU
5 U/μl, 250 U hot-start polymerase for PCR and real-time PCR, includes 1.25 ml each 10x PCR buffer and 50 mM MgCl2 solution; education use only
(Discontinued) Master Mix For PCR
1665009EDU
90 units, 1.2 ml includes 0.075 units per µl Taq DNA polymerase, reaction buffer, 4 mM MgCl2, 0.4 mM of each dNTP (dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP); education use only
(Discontinued) MgCl2 Solution
1708872EDU
1.25 ml, 50 mM MgCl2 solution, for PCR applications; education use only
(Discontinued) dNTP Mix
1708874EDU
200 μl, premixed dNTP solution, 10 mM each (dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP); education use only

Educational Kits

(Discontinued) Cloning and Sequencing Explorer Series
1665000EDU
Molecular biology study kit, includes 8 modules with lab activities from DNA extraction and cloning to computer-based sequence analysis, curriculum (sequencing service not included); education use only
(Discontinued) PV92 PCR Informatics Kit
1662100EDU
PCR classroom study kit, includes positive controls, PCR master mix, primers, extraction matrix, Fast Blast DNA stain, test tubes/holders, curriculum, and more, for 32 students. PV92 PCR Kit TS (1662119EDU) and RT (1662139EDU) Refill Packs are available; education use only
(Discontinued) Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Kit
1662600EDU
Introductory PCR classroom study kit, includes crime scene and suspect samples, PCR master mix, primers, allele ladder, test tubes, curriculum, and more, for 32 students; education use only
(Discontinued) GMO Investigator Kit
1662500EDU
Gel electrophoresis classroom study kit, includes positive control, InstaGene matrix, master mix, primers, dye, test tubes/holders, curriculum, and more, for 32 students; education use only
Fish DNA Barcoding Kit
(Discontinued) Fish DNA Barcoding Kit
17007432EDU

PCR and bioinformatics kit, includes DNA Extraction Module (12016408EDU) and Fish PCR Module (12016300EDU); for extraction and PCR amplification of up to 16 fish DNA and control samples (8 student workstations, 2 samples per workstation, 2–4 students per workstation); for educat

Mammals, Insects, and Fungi DNA Barcoding Kit
(Discontinued) Mammals, Insects, and Fungi DNA Barcoding Kit
17007366EDU

PCR and bioinformatics kit, includes DNA Extraction Module (12016408EDU) and Mammals, Insects, and Fungi PCR Module (12016353EDU); for extraction and PCR amplification of up to 16 DNA and control samples (8 student workstations, 2 samples per workstation, 2–4 students per workst

Fish, Mammals, Insects, and Fungi DNA Barcoding Kit
(Discontinued) Fish, Mammals, Insects, and Fungi DNA Barcoding Kit
17007154EDU

PCR and bioinformatics kit, includes two DNA Extraction Modules (12016408EDU), one Fish PCR Module (12016300EDU), and one Mammals, Insects, and Fungi PCR Module (12016353EDU); for educational use only