Prime Thermal Cyclers

This full sized thermal cycler delivers both high performance and high throughput to provide maximum flexibility when processing a large number of samples in parallel.
A versatile, fully interchangeable block system allows exchange in a matter of seconds without the need of tools (60 x 0.5ml, 96 x 0.2ml, 96 skirted & non-skirted plates and 384 well plate formats available)
User friendly programming is achieved via a colour touchscreen and intuitive software that is standardised across the entire Techne® thermal cycler range. A USB port enables the transfer of programmes between instruments and temperature logs to your PC. A real time graphical display provides an instant visualisation of the program status.
Gradient cycling can be achieved directly using the PrimeG instrument or by upgrading the Prime unit via a USB software installation. This enables the laboratory to manage changing cycling requirements in a cost effective manner.
The Techne® Prime cycler range is one of the most affordable full sized thermal cyclers on the market and is backed up by a 4 year warranty.

Prime Key Features

• Colour touchscreen for fast program setup
• Versatile block format
• Fast ramp rate up to 3.4°C/sec
• Can be upgraded for gradient cycling via USB
• Data transfer via USB
• Backed by Techne's 4 year warranty

Technical Specification

Parameters	Prime	PrimeG
Sample capacity: 0.2ml	96	96
Sample capacity: 0.5ml	60	60
Sample capacity: 384 well	Yes	Yes
Maximum heating rate	3.4°C/s	3.4°C/s
Block temperature range	4°C to 100°C	4°C to 100°C
Block uniformity at 55°C	<± 0.3°C	<± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C	<± 0.25°C	<± 0.25°C
Gradient	Can be gradient enabled	Yes
Maximum Gradient	n/a	29°C (19°C for 384)
Minimum Gradient	n/a	1°C
Type	8 peltier element/block	8 peltier element/block
selec table heated lid temperature	100°C to 115°C or off	100°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure	Adjustable, dependent on consumables	Adjustable, dependent on consumables
Program interface	5.7" VGA colour touchscreen with graphical display	5.7" VGA colour touchscreen with graphical display
Maximum number of programs stored	1000	1000
Data transfer	USB port	USB port
Auto re-start on power failure	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H)	420 x 240 x 240mm	420 x 240 x 240mm
Weight	9.4kg	9.4kg
Voltage	100-230, 50-60Hz	100-230, 50-60Hz
Power	450W	450W