Real-Time qPCR System, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
The Techne PCRmax Eco 48 real time PCR system is a high specification, economically priced real time thermal cycler that accommodates a unique 48-well polypropylene PCR plate utilizing the same geometry as standard 384-well plates, but only 1/8 of the size. This enables users to dramatically reduce the qPCR reagent volumes compared to traditional 96-well instruments, saving users precious sample, whilst still producing a strong fluorescence signal. Minimizing the plate size also significantly improves thermal uniformity. A minimum volume of 5µl is validated, resulting in a more efficient use of expensive and ‘hard to acquire‘ template DNA samples. MIQE compliant open license software gives confidence when it comes to publishing data. The Techne Eco48 allows for simple multiplex analysis with up to four dyes at once. Fast cycling enables several experiments per day, all at an economical price. The Eco48 is an open platform that can utilize any chemistry, dye or PCR reagent. The easy to use software, makes analysis simple and fast.
Eco 48 Thermal System
To achieve true temperature control the Eco 48 thermal system consists of a precisely electroformed 48-well hollow silver block containing conductive fluid. The block is heated and cooled by a single Peltier device, with an agitator assembly consisting of two paddles driven by electromagnetic motors. During PCR cycling, the paddles move rapidly, circulating the fluid across the 48 wells, allowing the block to achieve high ramp rates, thus reducing the overall experiment time.
This unique design delivers industry leading thermal stability of +/- 0.1°C virtually eliminating thermal non-uniformity and preventing edge effect. The result is higher qPCR performance, tighter Cq, greater PCR efficiency, higher R2 and the ability to perform demanding HRM applications.
Fast, uniform temperature control is important because accurate dwell temperatures ensure primers bind most efficiently and polymerase enzymes work optimally, generating the maximum yield of target DNA. The hermetically sealed hollow block contains a conductive fluid and two opposing agitators driven by electromagnetic motors. During PCR cycling, these agitators rapidly circulate fluid throughout the hollow block, transferring heat from the Peltier quickly and evenly.