| Thermal Cycler |
| Model TC-4000 |
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| Features |
| High performance High performance, high sample throughput model for maximum flexibility and economy; ideal for a large number of parallel samples. Versatile block format The truly user-friendly fully interchangeable block system allows blocks to be exchanged in a matter of seconds without the need for any tools. Flexible heated lid Defined pressure, programmable heated lid to accommodate a variety of consumables. The heated lid only comes on if the block is set above 35°C. Intuitive programming 4-line display with intuitive, simple-to-use software with alphanumeric programming, password protection, simple edit functions and much more. Unsurpassed control accuracy and temperature uniformity 8 Peltiers; using the innovative Quad Circuit Technology. Excellent heating rate and block uniformity ensure high reproducibility. |
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| Specifications |
| Blocks Formats | |
| 0.5ml capacity | 60 |
| 0.2ml capacity | 96 |
| 384-well block | Yes |
| In-situ block | Yes |
| User interchangeable | Yes |
| Block Temperature Specifications | |
| Maximum ramp rate* | 2.6°C/sec |
| Block uniformity at 50°C* | <±0.3°C |
| Temperature range | 4°C to 99°C |
| Temperature set point precision | 0.1°C |
| Heated Lid | |
| Selectable heated lid temperature | 100°C - 115°C |
| Heated lid enable/disable | Yes |
| Over temperature cut out | Yes |
| Regulated lid pressure | Yes |
| Heated lid only comes on if block is set above 35°C | |
| Programming | |
| Number of programs # | 80 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Programming | 4-line alphaN |
| Graphical display | No |
| Incremental/decremental temperature | Yes |
| Incremental/decremental hold time | Yes |
| Maximum hold time | 18 hrs |
| Minimum hold time | 1 sec |
| Variable programmable ramp rate | 0.1°C/sec steps |
| Run end time calculation | Yes |
| Pause and stop facility | Yes |
| End of program alarm (enable/disable) | Yes |
| Auto restart on power failure | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Serial port | RS232 |
| Dual Voltage (120/230V) | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Thermistor |
| Peltierelements/block | 8 |
| Dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 420 x 220 x 260 |
| Footprint L x W (mm) | 420 x 220 |
| Connection to PC control program | Yes |
| Free software upgrades from website | Yes |
| Power consumption | 620 Watts |
| Frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Net weight | 28.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 4 years |
| * Given are typical values of a standard 0.2ml block, in an ambient temperature of 20°C. # Actual numbers are dependent on complexity of the programs. |
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| Ordering Information |
| Item No. | Description |
| FTC4/05 | TC-4000, 60 x 0.5ml, 230/115V |
| FTC4/H02 | TC-4000, 96 x 0.2ml, 230/115V |
| FTC4/F02 | TC-4000, 96 x 0.2ml fully-skirted* |
| FTC4/384 | TC-4000, 384-well, 230/115V* |
| FTC4/FLAT | TC-4000, In-situ, 230/115V* |
| Blocks | |
| FTC41B5D | 60 x 0.5ml block |
| FTC41BHD | 96 x 0.2ml block |
| FTC41BFD | 96 x 0.2ml fully-skirted plate* |
| FTC4B384 | 384-well plate* |
| FTC41BID | Flat plate block for In-situ* |
| *Special order only. | |