Techne 3 Prime Thermal Cycler

Techne have completely upgraded their established thermal cyclers to become the most feature rich range of instruments on the market. The Prime range of thermal cyclers provide an unrivalled user experience because each unit, from the personal 3Prime right up to the full size PrimeG instrument feature a full colour touchscreen and intuitive user interface.

The Prime range of thermal cyclers are also designed to provide easy programming. Pre-installed templates allow the user to quickly create even the most complicated programmes via the intuitive touch interface. All Prime thermal cyclers have the ability to transfer programmes between instruments via USB or to your PC. The internal memory can hold 1000 programmes with unlimited storage available on USB data stick.

The Techne Prime range of thermal cyclers are among the most reliable thermal cyclers on the market, backed by a 4 year warranty, the best in the industry.

• Colour touchscreen user interface for fast program setup
• Small space-saving footprint
• Block options; 24 x 0.2ml (compatible with 8 tube strips) and 18 x 0.5ml
• Fast ramp rate up to 3.0ºC/sec
• Data transfer via USB
• Techne 4 year warranty

Key Features & Specifications

• Sample capacity: 0.2ml	24
  Sample capacity: 0.5ml	18
  Temperature gradient	No. See ‘3PrimeG’ for gradient or ‘3PrimeX’ for upgrade capability
  Maximum heating rate	3.0ºC per second
  Maximum number of programs stored	1000
  Maximum fan noise	30dB
  Block temperature range	10ºC to 100ºC (4ºC final hold)
  Block uniformity at 55ºC	± 0.3ºC
  Temperature accuracy at 55ºC	± 0.25ºC
  Type	2 peltier elements per block
  Adjustible heated lid temperature	35ºC to 115ºC or off
  Heated lid pressure	Fixed
  Program interface	3.5 inch touchscreen
  Data transfer	USB port
  Auto re-start on power failure	Yes
  Dimensions (L x W x H)	350 x 210 x 180mm
  Weight	6kg
  Voltage	100-230V, 50-60Hz
  Power	155W