Products - SmartCycler II Real Time PCR System
Manufacturer: Cepheid Inc
Description:
TCepheid’s real-time PCR instrument incorporates advanced optics allowing more dye choices for use with real-time PCR. The Smart Cycler’s four optical channels have optimized spectral separation providing sensitive identification of positive or negative results and precise quantitation. The instrument’s optics allow application to the rapidly evolving needs of a molecular biology lab using detection methods including Molecular Beacons and TaqMan® probes, Amplifluor™ and Scorpion™ primers, and intercalating dyes such as SYBR® Green.
Features/Benefits:
The Smart Cycler II Starter System includes all equipment and software needed to obtain rapid, real-time PCR assay results. The system includes a Smart Cycler II processing block, desktop computer, CDRW drive and flat panel monitor, Smart Cycler Software version 2.0, operator’s manual, and accessory kit. The accessory kit features a mini-centrifuge, tube racks, and a cooling rack specifically designed to accommodate Smart Cycler reaction tubes. A laptop configuration is also available.
Specifications:
16 independently programmable reaction sitesFaster and more sensitive than reference systems
4-color real time optical detection in each site
1-6 processing blocks