Thermal Cycler 3000 - X

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Code: TC3000X
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The new TC-3000X personal cycler is based on the unrivalled and reliable TC-3000 but it has the additional X-factor! The new model is ideal for those laboratories that need just that little bit more, with its expanded sample capacity to accommodate 48 x 0.2ml tubes or for convenience, a 48-well plate.

All the features of the popular TC-3000 and...

Extra capacity: The footprint remains the same, only 561cm2, but the capacity increases to 48 x 0.2ml or 30 x 0.5ml tubes.

Adjustable Heated lid: The heated lid can now be adjusted for use with PCR tubes or 48-well plates sealed with sealing mats or heat seals.

Rapid heating rate: Utilising the latest Peltier technology the TC-3000X has a heating ramp rate of 3.3ºC/sec and a 2.0ºC/sec cooling rate.

TC-3000 Series Features & Benefits

One of smallest footprints on the market
Fast ramping Unparalleled block uniformity
Low cost
PC Control and networking
Alpha-numeric screen, keypad and program naming
Fast and intuitive programming with large memory
Ready-to-go templates
Interchangeable blocks
Various block formats available:
- 25 x 0.2ml
- 20 x 0.5ml
- 48 x 0.2ml (gradient and non-gradient)
- 30 x 0.5ml (gradient and non-gradient)

Technical Specifications	TC-3000	TC-3000X	TC-3000G
Blocks Formats
0.5ml capacity	20	30	30
0.2ml capacity	25	48	48
User interchangeable	Yes	Yes	Yes
Block Temperature Specifications
Maximum ramp rate*	3.6°C/sec	3.3°C/sec	3.3°C/sec
Block uniformity at 50°C*	<±0.1°C	<±0.2°C	<±0.2°C
Temperature range	4°C to 99°C	4°C to 99°C	4°C to 99°C
Temperature set point p recision	0.1°C	0.1°C	0.1°C
Heated Lid
Selectable heated lid temperature	100°C - 115°C	100°C - 115°C	100°C - 115°C
Heated lid enable/disable	Yes	Yes	Yes
Over temperature cut out	Yes	Yes	Yes
Regulated lid pressure	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heated lid only comes on if block is set above 35°C
Programming
Number of programs #	80	80	80
Password protection	Yes	Yes	Yes
Programming	4-line alphaN	4-line alphaN	4-line alphaN
Graphical display	No
Incremental/decremental temperature	Yes	Yes	Yes
Incrementa l/decremental hold time	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum hold time	18 hrs	18 hrs	18 hrs
Minimum hold time	1 sec	1 sec	1 sec
Variable programmable ramp rate	0.1°C/sec steps	0.1°C/sec steps	0.1°C/sec steps
Run end time calculation	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pause and stop facility	Yes	Yes	Yes
End of program alarm (enable/disable)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto restart on power failure	Yes	Yes	Yes
Miscellaneous
Serial port	RS232	USB	USB
Dual Voltage (120/230V)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	Thermistor	Thermistor	Thermistor
Peltier elements/block	4	6	6
Dimensions L x W x H (in inches)	13 x 7 x 7.5	13 x 7 x 7.5	13 x 7 x 7.5
Footprint L x W (in inches)	91 in²	91 in²	91 in²
Connection to PC control program	Yes	Yes	Yes
Free software upgrades from website	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power consumption	230 Watts	230 Watts	230 Watts
Frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Net weight	13 lbs	13 lbs	13 lbs
Warranty	4 years	4 years	4 years
* Given a re typical values of a standard 0.2ml block, in an ambient temperature of 20°C. # Actual numbers are dependent on complexity of the programs.