Alpha Cycler 4 PCRmax

The Alpha Cycler 4 (AC-4) is the only true fully independently controllable multi-block thermal cycler available today.

PCRmax developed this system not only with the high throughput market in mind but also for standard throughput and multiple user environments who are space conscious and have requirements for multiple users and block formats

Format: Quad block
Block Options: 96 or 384 well format (Options: All 96 or all 384, 96 and 3 x 384, 2x 96 and 2x 384, or 3x 96 and 1x 384)
Maximum heating rate: 3.4°C per second
Block temperature range: 10°C to 100°C (4°C final hold)
Block uniformity at 55°C: ± 0.3°C
Temperature accuracy at 55°C: ± 0.25°C
Gradient: Yes (on 96 and 384 blocks)
Maximum Gradient: 29°C
Minimum Gradient: 1°C
Maximum number of programs stored: 1000
Maximum fan noise: 50dB single block running, 55-58db four blocks running
Type: 8 peltier elements
Adjustable heated lid temperature: 35°C to 115°C or off
Heated lid pressure: Adjustable
Program interface: 10” inch HD Android Touchscreen
Data transfer: USB port
Auto re-start on power failure: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm: 700 x 535 x 330
Weight: 45kg
Voltage: 100-230, 50-60Hz
Power: 1600W
Electricity used in a standard 2 step, 30 cycle program (single block running): c0.3 kWh