qTOWER³ auto
- High-end qPCR solution for automated research
- Sophisticated, automation-friendly design with reduced footprint
- Smooth integration into computer-controlled workflows
- Compatibility to common plates handlers and automation systems
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The qTOWER³ auto is the go-to solution for robotic qPCR workflows. The system combines Analytik Jena’s patented optical technology, Biometra´s proven thermal cycler technology, user convenience, data integrity and unique adaptability. It is ideal for routine labs looking to increase throughput, reliability and quality of their qPCR results for applications like genotyping, genomic profiling, biomarker analysis or drug discovery.
Streamlining Workflows Through Automation
Based on lab automation demands, the qTOWER³ auto with its decoupled power module and a freely accessible sample plate tray offers a reduced footprint. In developing the system, special emphasis was placed on compatibility with the common manufacturers of robot arms and automation systems. The unique, motorized plate lifter system simplifies workflows by allowing gentle lifting of the sample plate to release it safely from the sample block, while the innovative labware detection function reliably detects any improper sample plate loading. Discover our solution to provide you with confidence in your system and free up resources to focus on value-adding activities.
- Modular design to fit on nearly all benchtops
- Compatibility to common plates handlers and automation systems
- Free access to the sample plate tray
- Maximum workflow security through a unique labware detection function
- Plate lifter system ensures an easy loading and unloading of the sample plate
Scalable Solutions According to Throughput Needs
Optimize your qPCR workflow and reduce your costs without compromising reliability and data quality. With qTOWER³ auto, a compact, automatable real-time PCR thermal cycler, even high sample numbers can be handled safely and cost-efficiently. The fast and sensitive analysis and quantification of DNA samples is reproducibly ensured by the excellent performance of the qTOWER³ auto, as it is based on the proven technology of the qTOWER³- family.
| qTOWER³ 84 auto (230 V) | qTOWER³ auto (230 V) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Block | Aluminum (special alloy) | Silver sample block with gold |
| Block capacity | 384 well | 96 well |
| Proposed sample volume | 2 - 30 µL | 5 - 100 µL |
| Maximum Heating | 4 °C/s | 8 °C/s |
| Average Heating | 3.7 °C/s | 7 °C/s |
| Dimension (width x depth x height) | 310 mm x 365 mm x 479 mm | 310 mm x 365 mm x 479 mm |
| Maximum Cooling | 2 °C/s | 5.5 °C/s |
| Average Cooling | 1.7 °C/s | 4.5 °C/s |
| Block exchange | No | No |
| Tempering method | High-power peltier elements | High-power peltier elements |
| Standby temperature | 4 °C | 4 °C |
| Temperature control mode | Block controlSimulated Tube Control | Block controlSimulated Tube Control |
| Adjustable temperature range | 4 - 99 °C | 4 - 99 °C |
| Temperature control accuracy | ± 0.1 °C | ± 0.1 °C |
| Space requirement (width x depth x height) | 310 mm x 477 mm x 479 mm | 310 mm x 477 mm x 479 mm |
| Lid temperature | 30 - 110 °C | 30 - 110 °C |
| Contact pressure | 30 kg | 30 kg |
| Plate lifter | Motorized drawer and plate lifter | Motorized drawer and plate lifter |
| Consumable compatibility | 384 well microplates | 96 well microplates |
| Time increment | 1 - 240 s/cycle | 1 - 240 s/cycle |
| Temperature increment/decrement | ± 0.1 - 20 °C/cycle | ± 0.1 - 20 °C/cycle |
| Memory capacity | Not limited on PC | Not limited on PC |
