TC-5000 Block for 384-well*

0.5ml capacity

0.2ml capacity

384-well block

Gradient block

In-situ block

User interchangeable

Gradient range

Maximum gradient

Maximum ramp rate*

Block uniformity at 50°C*

Column uniformity with a 10°C gradient

Temperature range

Temperature set point precision

Heated Lid

Selectable heated lid temperature

Heated lid enable/disable

Over temperature cut out

Regulated lid pressure

Heated lid only comes on if block is set above 35°C

Programming

Number of programs #

Password protection

Programming

Graphical display

Incremental/decremental temperature

Incremental/decremental hold time

Maximum hold time

Minimum hold time

Variable programmable ramp rate

Run end time calculation

Pause and stop facility

End of program alarm (enable/disable)

Auto restart on power failure

Miscellaneous

Serial port

Dual Voltage (120/230V)

Temperature sensor

Peltier elements/block

Dimensions L x W x H (in inches)

Footprint L x W (in inches)

Connection to PC control program

Free software upgrades from website

Power consumption

Frequency

Net weight

Warranty

* Given are typical values of a standard 0.2ml block, in an ambient temperature of 20°C.
# Actual numbers are dependent on complexity of the programs.

TC-5000 Features and Benefits

Wide linear gradient:
The only Gradient Thermal Cycler on the market to offer quad circuit technology
which results in the most linear gradient on the market, with an amazing range of 30°C. Protocols can be optimized in a single experiment.

Touch Screen:
The TC-5000 incorporates a large, 115 x 90mm, touch-sensitive screen that provides a unique user-friendly programming interface which is second to none.

Graphical display:
The unique ‘real-time’ graphical display shows the sample temperature profile while the program is running, including the upper and lower limits of the gradient. This pictorial, real-time representation means instant visualization of your experiment’s status.

Gradient calculator:
The gradient calculator function displays the temperature of each column. This ensures replication of the experimental conditions.

Proven Track Record:
Having more than 20 years experience in thermal cycler design ensures that the Techne TC-5000 encompasses reliability with all the specifications you could wish. These include: PC control and networking, decremental/incremental time and temperature, and defined pressure programmable heated lid.

4-Fold control:
Each block consists of 8 peltier units, controlled by 4 independent temperature thermistors (control sensors) distributed evenly across the block. This ensures that the TC-5000 exhibits the most accurately controlled linear gradient available*.

High performance:
A maximum heating rate of 3°C/Sec and block uniformity of <±0.4°C. With or without a gradient……no compromise!

Versatile block format:
The truly user-friendly interchangeable block system allows blocks to be interchanged in a matter of seconds without the need of any tools (60 x 0.5ml 96 x 0.2 ml, 384¹ well, Insitu Block²).

Intuitive programming:
Easy to use software with free upgrades downloadable from the Techne® website as new functionality is added. Click here to go to the Cycler Software update page for instructions and software download.

1 Maximum 16°C gradient with 384 well block
2 in-situ block available as non-gradient only