MultiGene™ OptiMax Thermal Cycler

Advanced speed and premium features at an affordable price.

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Product SKU's

SKU	Name	Description	Get a Quote
TC9610	MultiGene OptiMax Thermal Cycler	115V Model
TC9610-230	MultiGene OptiMax Thermal Cycler	230V Model

Accessories SKU's

SKU	Title	Get a Quote
TC020-02-A	0.2 mL tubes with domed caps, assorted colors, pack of 1000
TC020-02-C	0.2 mL tubes with domed caps, clear, pack of 1000
TC96-AS-100	Aluminum sealing tape for 96 well plates, pack of 100 films
TC96-CM-10	Compression mat, silicone, pack of 10
TC96-ES-50	96-well plate, polypropylene, elevated skirt, pack of 50
TC96-NS-50	96-well plate, polypropylene, no skirt, pack of 100
TC96-TT	Thermal sealing tape for 96-well plates, pack of 100 films
TCSC-02	Caps for above strips, 8 caps per strip, 125 strips
TCST-02	0.2 mL tube strips, 8 tubes per strip, 125 strips

Product Specifications
Sample Capacity	1 x 96 well plate, 12 8 x 0.2 mL strip tubes, 96 x 0.2 mL tubes
Programmable Temperature Range	4°C to 99.9°C
Temperature Control	Calculated or block
Temperature Accuracy/Uniformity	±0.5°C/±0.5°C
Heating/cooling method	Peltier
Gradient temperature range	30°C to 99°C. Temperature of 6-segment blocks can be set independently.
Maximum Temperature difference between 6-segment temperature blocks	24°C
6-segment Temperature blocks	6 temperature blocks in 4 x 4 well format
Programmable lid temperature	60° to 65°C, 100° to 115°C
Program memory	200 complete programs
Temp. increments/decrements	Yes
Time increments/decrements	Yes
User program folders	50 sets
Password protected programs	Yes
Communication	USB and RS232 ports
Dimensions (W x D x H)	24 x 42 x 25 cm
Weight	9 kg
Electrical	240V or 120V, 50/60 Hz

This simple to program PCR thermal cycler unit is compact in design and built to perform. Programming is intuitive with the large display and multiple pre-programmed templates supplied with unit.

The OptiMax comes with standard built in 2-step, temperature optimization, touchdown and time increment protocols that are easy to adjust to meet your cycling needs. You can select lid temperature or turn it off depending on your needs. The faster ramp rates allow more work to be done in a work day.

Additional Thermal Cycler Product Features:

Unique Flexible Programming with FlexTemp™ technology
Fast ramp rates 5°C heating / 3.5°C cooling
Simple user interface
No condensation after overnight cooling at 4°C
3 Year Warranty

Distinct Heat Optimization

The MultiGene OptiMax employs a new protocol optimization process improving on older gradient features. This “Better than Gradient” capability allows users to select up to 6 distinct annealing temperatures to be run simultaneously. This is ideal for method optimization as well as applications like genotyping.

The OptiMax utilizes FlexTemp™ technology that effectively separates the 96 well plate into 6 – (4 x 4) temperature regions that allow you to pick the temperatures you want to test against. These regions are easily identified by the blue and black squares visible on the microplate platen. Instead of having the thermal cycler choose temperatures for you, you can choose any temperatures you want within a 24°C range.

The MultiGene™ OptiMax has a heating rate of 5°C /sec and a cooling rate of 3.5°C/sec. We have minimized overshooting and undershooting so that your reactions only see the temperatures they are supposed to see. (See figure) This also leads to faster runs time.

Intuitive User Interface

The MultiGene™ OptiMax utilizes an intuitive user interface. This user interface is friendly to the laboratory environment and consistent with what our customers previously enjoyed in our earlier models. It can be used with lab gloves even if wet. We have improved the ramping speed and eliminated overshooting and undershooting which contributes to longer run times.

Fully Adjustable Heated Lid

The OptiMax’s heated lid is fully adjustable to provide optimum pressure for use with a broad range of tubes and microplates. For optimum performance, the lid can also be programmed to hold different temperatures between 60° to 65°C and 100° to 115°C. The OptiMax lid prevents condensation and slides away and back from the user to provide full access to samples and reduce the risk of coming in contact with a hot surface.