Product Description Color touchscreen interface for fast program setup Small space-saving footprint Larger block sizes, 48 x 0.2ml (half 96-well plate) and 30 x 0.5ml Fast ramp rate up to 3.0C/sec Upgradable for gradient cycling (for specification see 3PrimeG) Data Transfer via USB The Techne PrimeX delivers all the features of the PrimeX instrument but with an expanded sample capacity, accommodating 48 x 0.2ml microtubes, 30 x 0.5ml tubes plus half a 96 well plate in a horizontal format. Design flexibility allows the unit to be upgraded to included gradient cycling capability. The Techne PrimeX is a small gradient thermal cycler that builds on all the features of the PrimeX instrument. The 48 well block format offers eight columns for annealing temperature optimization and six rows for optimizing reagents such as MgCl2 and primer concentrations. Annealing temperatures can be optimized over 14C between temperatures 30C to 80C. The gradient calculator function displays the temperature for each of the eight columns, ensuring easy replication of thermal conditions. Techne have completely upgraded their established thermal cyclers to become the most feature rich range of instruments on the market. The Techne PrimeX Themal Cycler range provides an unrivalled user experience because each unit, from the Techne PrimeX Thermal Cycler right up to the full size PrimeG instrument feature a full color touchscreen and intuitive user interface. The Techne PrimeX range of thermal cyclers are also designed to provide easy programming. Pre-installed templates allow the user to quickly create even the most complicated programs via the intuitive touch interface. All Prime thermal cyclers have the ability to transfer programs between instruments via USB or to your PC. The internal memory can hold 1000 programs with unlimited storage available on USB data stick. A new and unique feature of the Techne PrimeX range of thermal cyclers is the ability to upgrade any non-gradient thermal cycler into a gradient machine quickly and simply, without any hardware change necessary. This adds significant flexibility, allows the thermal cycler to be future-proof, and helps users spread the cost of owning a gradient thermal cycler. The Techne PrimeX range of thermal cyclers are among the most reliable thermal cyclers on the market, backed up by a huge 4 year warranty, which is the best in the industrys. Additional Features of the Techne PrimeX Gradient can be applied across a temperature range of 30C to 80C Maximum Gradient 14C Gradient calculator function Technical Specifications Parameter Techne PrimeX Sample capacity: 0.2ml 48 Sample capacity: 0.5ml 30 Maximum heating rate 3.0C/s Block temperature range 4C to 100C Block uniformity at 55C Temperature accuracy at 55C Gradient Range Can be gradient enabled Maximum Gradient n/a Minimum Gradient n/a Type 4 peltier element/block select table heated lid temperature 100C to 115C or off Heated lid pressure Adjustable, dependent on consumables Program interface 3.5 VGA color touchscreen with graphical display Maximum number of programs stored 1000 Data transfer USB port Auto re-start on power failure Yes Dimensions (L x W x H) 350 x 210 x 180mm Weight 6kg Voltage 100-230V, 50-60Hz Power 155W