The PCRmax Alpha cyclers are developed to deliver not only the best quality data you can expect from PCRmax but also to innovate and exceed the high standards expected by the community.

Alpha Cycler software has features such as recently used programmes; allowing users to quickly access their most commonly used protocols without the need to navigate through folders to find it, individual user logins; with protected protocols as-well-as allowing users’ access to temperature logs after each run to monitor the state of the system.

The Alpha Cycler systems also contain a novel programme wizard which allows users to define a protocol based specifically off their primer sequence and template source. Primer sequences or Tms are inputted, amplicon length and source defined and the on board algorithm generates an optimised protocol for your assay.

Technical Specifications PCRMax Alpha cycler 1 96 well block

Format: Single block
Block Options: 96 or 384 well format
Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
Gradient: Yes (on all formats)
Maximum Gradient: 29°C
Minimum Gradient: 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
Maximum fan noise: 50dB
Type: 8 peltier elements
Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
Program interface: 7” inch HD Android Tablet
Data transfer: USB port
Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 430 x 260 x 200
Weight: 11.8kg
Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power: 450W
Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program: 0.3 kWh

Technical Specifications PCRMax Alpha cycler 4

KEY FEATURES PCRMax Alpha cycler 4
• Android interface – A large 10 inch colour touchscreen interface powered by a Quad core processor provides a fast, clear and intuitive user experience
• Robust build and reliable system, made with a steel chassis and durable top moulding
• Compact- Save valuable benchspace by condensing four truly independent blocks into one chassis with no connectivity or network issues
• Program Wizard- Generate a protocol specific to your template length, sequence and amplicon size in seconds
• Gradient- Simplified temperature optimization
• Quiet operation – Low fan noise even when all four blocks are in operation
• Format flexibility- The AC-4 is available with any combination of 96 or 384 well blocks
• USB connectivity- For easy transfer of protocols between instruments and retrieval of system information
• Reports- Following completion of a run, a comprehensive report of state and run conditions is generated
• Active Sample Cooling- Minimise non-specific amplification and achieve sharper amplification
• 2 Year manufacturer warranty as standard
• Free software upgrades for the life of the system

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Unit : AC-4
Format : Quad block
Block Options : 96 or 384 well format
Maximum heating rate : 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range : 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C : ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: : ± 0.25°C
Gradient : Yes (on all formats)
Maximum Gradient : 29°C
Minimum Gradient : 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored : 1000
Maximum fan noise : 50dB single block running, 55-58db four blocks running
Peltier element type : 6
Adjustable heated lid temperature : 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure : Adjustable
Software platform : Android
Program interface : 10” inch 1080p HD
Data transfer : USB port
Auto re-start on power failure : Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm 700 x 535 x 200
Weight : 45kg
Voltage : 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power : 450W
Electricity (standard 30 cycle program) 0.3 kWh
Alpha Cycler 4 with four 96 well blocks