Biometra TAdvanced Twin
2070212
The TAdvanced Twin thermal cycler offers superior heating and cooling rates that helps achieve ramping rates with a sample block made of aluminum which are normally seen only with the highest quality instruments using silver blocks.
Features :
- Rapid : high-speed sample block with unbeatable ramping rate of 6°C/s or 8°C/s (silver block)
- Excellent : absolute temperature uniformity and no over- or undershooting for maximum reproducibility
- Exact : accurate adjustment of the gradient temperature profile with the "Linear Gradient Tool”
- Quiet : low-noise operation thanks to the latest technology
- Comfortable : 7’’ touch screen with intuitive software interface
Description
The TAdvanced Twin PCR Thermal Cycler from Biometra pushes the boundaries of modern thermal cycler technology. The TAdvanced Twin combines the versatility and performance of the Biometra TAdvanced with the flexibility and renowned durability of the Biometra TRIO to create a PCR thermal cycler suitable for all users and all applications. The TAdvanced Twin allows two different users to run two different PCR protocols at the same time. High performance electronics ensure excellent heating and cooling rates, unrivaled block temperature uniformity, and best-in-class temperature control accuracy. The heated lid is fully adjustable, and does not require the use of proprietary plastic ware or special lid retainers for compatibility. The TAdvanced Twin is available in both gradient and non-gradient models, and all models include a complete three year warranty. All TAdvanced exchangeable block modules are compatible with the TAdvanced Twin, and TAdvanced Twin block modules are compatible with older TAdvanced thermal cyclers after a small hardware update.
New powerful electronics
The TAdvanced Twin thermal cycler is based on a new technology which is, among other things, characterized by very powerful electronics. This new device thus offers superior heating and cooling rates that helps achieve ramping rates with a sample block made of aluminum which are normally seen only with the highest quality instruments using silver blocks.
The new electronics include USB- and Ethernet-ports as communication interfaces and a 7'' color touch screen with completely redesigned, clearly structured user software.
User specific quick start of programs
The intuitive software offers very straightforward programming and for GMP-regulated laboratories highly configurable user management, plus extensive tools for system diagnostics as well as documentation of PCR runs. To create PCR protocols the user can select between tabular or graphical programming. The user-specific quick start in combination with the program preview makes tedious searches for previously utilized PCR programs superfluous.
Quick Block Exchange (QBE)
The Biometra TAdvanced Twin thermocycler is available with different block formats. Due to the QBE technology the block modules can be exchanged in a few seconds :
- No tools like screwdriver are necessary for exchange
- New block becomes automatically installed by the software
- Sample blocks optionally gradient enabled
Block variety :
Linear Gradient Tool
The TAdvanced thermal cycler is optionally available with gradient function for the optimization of new primer pairs. The linear gradient tool allows one to set the desired temperature difference between the columns or rows of the sample block, thus enabling users to exactly configure the temperature shape of the gradient.
As another option, the unit can be equipped with a quick block exchange function. Overall, you can choose between five different types of block modules, including a high-end variant of a 96-well silver block with outstanding heating and cooling rates allied to extremely high temperature uniformity for maximum reproducibility of experiments.
Specifications
| TAdvanced Twin 48 | TAdvanced Twin 48G | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 2070212 | 2070202 |
| Block type | Aluminium, special alloy | |
| Capacity | 2 x 48 x 0.2 ml tubes 2 x 48-well microtiter plate 2 x 6 x 8-strips 0,2 ml | |
| Temperature range | 3°C to 99°C | |
| Max. heating rate | 5.2°C/sec | |
| Avg. heating rate | 4.6°C/sec | |
| Thermal uniformity | ±0.6°C at 95°C ±0.3°C at 70°C ±0.2°C at 55°C | |
| Thermal accuracy | ±0.1°C | |
| Heated lid | High Performance Smart Lid (HPSL) for optimal lid pressure and excellent temperature uniformity | |
| Temperature gradient span | - | 20°C (1 block only) |
| Gradient temperature range | - | 20°C ~ 99°C (1 block only) |
| Cool samples at 4°C | Yes | |
| Display | 7" color touchscreen | |
| Programs | 30 individual subdirectories, 350 average programs | |
Auto restart after power failure | Yes | |
| Noise | 45 dB | |
| Power supply | 100, 115, 230V / 50 – 60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | 850W | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 27.7 x 45.7 x 26.4 cm | |
| Weight | 15 kg | |
