BioRad PTC0200 DNA Engine Thermal Cycler with Alpha Unit Block Assembly RPN06912

BioRad PTC-200 DNA Engine Thermal Cycler with Alpha Unit Block Assembly RPN06912

***Unit was tested to specifications. PTC-200 is preowned with slight wear from normal use, (paint discoloration on front panel.) Buyer can expect a working machine with 30-day warranty. See photos for details. 

The Bio-Rad PTC-200 DNA Engine Peltier Thermal Cycler is a reliable peltier thermocycler that boasts of a polished and robust design. The Hot Bonnet heated lid fitted into the PTC-200 Thermo Cycler controls pressure and height. As a result, various plastic wares can be accommodated by the PTC-200 system. This feature enables oil-free cycling as well. The Peltier-effect heat pumps of the system facilitate repeated cycling using the PTC-200 thermal cycler.

The Bio-Rad PTC-200 DNA Engine thermal cycler offers:

• Interchangeable sample blocks—the Alpha™ unit family— that accommodate many types of tubes, microplates, and slides
• Hot Bonnet® heated lid (or its remote-controlled version, the motorized Moto Alpha™ Moto Alpha unit) for oil-free cycling
• Intuitive software with easy-to-read interface for quick and painless programming, editing, file management, password protection, and much more
• Choice of calculated sample temperature control for highest speed and accuracy, or block control for compatibility with protocols designed for a variety of instrument types
• Space-saving design for easy setup and transportation
• Instant Incubate feature for continuous-temperature incubations
• Networking of up to 15 machines, for convenient remote operation and documentation of runs
• Customizable factory-installed protocols

Specifications:

Thermal range: –5° to 105°C, but no more than 30°C below ambient
temperature (4° to 100°C for the Slide Chambers Alpha unit)
Thermal accuracy: ±0.3°C of programmed target at 90°C, NIST-traceable
Thermal uniformity: ±0.4°C well-to-well within 30 seconds of arrival at 90°C (for most Alpha units; see specifications for individual Alpha units)
Ramping speed: Up to 3°C/sec for all single- and dual-block Alpha units; up to 1.2°C/sec for the Slide Chambers Alpha unit.
Sample capacity: Varies with installed Alpha unit
Line voltage: DNA Engine® cycler: 100–240 VAC rms (no adjustment needed among voltages within these ranges)
Frequency: 50–60 Hz single phase
Power: DNA Engine cycler: 850 W maximum
Fuses: Two 6.3 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm
Displays: One 20 x 4 LCD alphanumeric display
Ports: One 25-pin 8-bit parallel interface printer port
One 9-pin RS-232 serial port for printer or remote use
One IEEE-488 bidirectional general purpose interface bus
Memory: 400 typical programs in up to 12 individual folders