ALab™ TC2000-G1/G2/G3 Thermal Cycler Gradient
Product Detail
ALab™ TC2000-G1/G2/G3 Thermal Cycler Gradient — Peltier thermal cyclers with a 10.1-inch touch screen in single-channel, dual-channel and three-channel versions (1×96, 2×48 and 3×32 modules), a 0–105 °C module range and gradient temperature control.
The TC2000 series has three models: TC2000-G1, TC2000-G2 and TC2000-G3. The module configurations are 1×96 for TC2000-G1, 2×48 for TC2000-G2, and 3×32 for TC2000-G3. All three have a 10.1-inch large-screen new UI interface, advanced gradient temperature control technology with high-performance and long-lasting Peltier refrigeration and heating for precise temperature control in zones, and edge temperature compensation technology for good temperature uniformity. The multi-channel module design can run several different PCR gradient programs at the same time. The photo shows the three models side by side. The tables below give the specifications of each model.
Why choose the TC2000 series
Specifications General — TC2000-G1, TC2000-G2, TC2000-G3
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALab™ by ACS Material |
| Model | TC2000-G1, TC2000-G2, TC2000-G3 |
| SKU # | ALTC2000 |
| Product Type | Thermal Cycler Gradient |
| Display | 10.1-inch LCD touch screen, 1280×800 |
| Sample module temperature control range | 0–105 °C |
| Gradient temperature setting range | 30–105 °C |
| Communication interface | USB, WIFI |
Specifications by model TC2000-G1 · TC2000-G2 · TC2000-G3
| Parameter | TC2000-G1 | TC2000-G2 | TC2000-G3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Capacity | 96×0.2mL PCR tube; 12×PCR-8strips; 1×0.2mL 96-well PCR plate | 96×0.2mL PCR tube; 12×PCR-8strips | 96×0.2mL PCR tube; 12×PCR-8strips |
| Module | 1×96 | 2×48 | 3×32 |
| Sample module temperature control range [°C] | 0–105 | 0–105 | 0–105 |
| Hot lid temperature control range [°C] | 30–115 | 30–115 | 30–115 |
| Temperature display accuracy [°C] | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Temperature control accuracy [°C] | ±0.1 | ±0.1 | ±0.1 |
| Temperature uniformity (at 55 °C) [°C] | ±0.2 | ±0.2 | ±0.2 |
| Maximum rate of temperature change | 5 °C/Sec | 5 °C/Sec | 5 °C/Sec |
| Gradient Temp Setting Range [°C] | 30–105 | 30–105 | 30–105 |
| Gradient span [°C] | 1–42 °C, enter 0 to turn off the gradient | 1–25 °C, enter 0 to turn off the gradient | 1–25 °C, enter 0 to turn off the gradient |
| Temperature Control Method | Block/Tube | Block/Tube | Block/Tube |
| Material of the carrier module | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | 10.1 inches LCD 1280×800 | 10.1 inches LCD 1280×800 | 10.1 inches LCD 1280×800 |
| Input method | Touch panel | Touch panel | Touch panel |
| Power off protect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Skip to the next step | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Communication Interface | USB, WIFI | USB, WIFI | USB, WIFI |
| Number of program storage | 20000+ (USB FLASH) | 20000+ (USB FLASH) | 20000+ (USB FLASH) |
| User Defined File System | Up to 30 steps and 199 cycles in a single program | Up to 30 steps and 199 cycles in a single program | Up to 30 steps and 199 cycles in a single program |
| Power Supply | 100–240V, 50/60HZ, 600W | 100–240V, 50/60HZ, 1000W | 100–240V, 50/60HZ, 1500W |
| Dimensions [WxDxH] | 310×422×264mm | 310×422×264mm | 310×422×264mm |
| Weight | 11Kg | 11Kg | 11Kg |
| Permissible Ambient Temperature and Humidity | 5–40 °C, 80%RH | 5–40 °C, 80%RH | 5–40 °C, 80%RH |
Order codes one SKU per configuration
| Model | SKU # |
|---|---|
| TC2000-G1 Thermal Cycler Gradient, 1×96 module | ALT2G100 |
| TC2000-G2 Thermal Cycler Gradient, 2×48 modules | ALT2G200 |
| TC2000-G3 Thermal Cycler Gradient, 3×32 modules | ALT2G300 |
Parent SKU: ALTC2000. Select the configuration in the order menu.
Where it fits
Medical Research — For pathogen detection, e.g. gene identification of viruses, bacteria and fungi, mutation analysis of disease-associated genes, gene expression analysis in cancer research, etc.
Biological Research — Genotyping, gene cloning, species identification, evolutionary analyses, and other studies.
Forensic Science — DNA analysis of crime scene samples to help identify suspects and provide a basis for public security case detection.
Agricultural sector — For genetic research on crops and livestock, e.g. breed improvement, genetic disease detection, etc.
Food testing — Detection of pathogenic bacteria, genetically modified ingredients in food, etc.
Environmental Science — Analysing microbial communities in the environment and detecting genetic effects of pollutants on organisms.
Drug Development — Screening of drug targets, assessment of drug effects on gene expression.
Genetic studies — Conducting diagnosis and research on human genetic diseases.
Palaeontology — Analyses species identification and classification, development and evolution, extinction event studies and the origin of species in ancient organisms.
Frequently asked questions
Which models are in the TC2000 series?
The TC2000 series has three models: TC2000-G1, TC2000-G2 and TC2000-G3. The module configurations are 1×96 for TC2000-G1, 2×48 for TC2000-G2, and 3×32 for TC2000-G3. The screen is divided into single-channel, dual-channel and three-channel views to meet different experimental requirements.
What are the gradient range and gradient span?
The gradient temperature setting range is 30–105 °C for all three models. The gradient span is 1–42 °C for the TC2000-G1 and 1–25 °C for the TC2000-G2 and TC2000-G3; enter 0 to turn off the gradient.
Which tubes and plates can be used?
The thermal cyclers are compatible with common 0.2mL PCR tubes, PCR-8Strips and 96-well PCR plates (no skirt, half skirt). The sample capacity of each model is listed in the specification table.
What temperature range and uniformity are published?
Sample module temperature control range 0–105 °C, hot lid temperature control range 30–115 °C, temperature control accuracy ±0.1 °C, temperature uniformity (at 55 °C) ±0.2 °C and a maximum rate of temperature change of 5 °C/Sec.
How many steps and cycles can a program have, and how is data transferred?
A user-defined program can have up to 30 steps and 199 cycles in a single program. A USB interface supports U-disk storage and reading of PCR data and U-disk software updates; the communication interfaces are USB and WIFI, and 20000+ programs can be stored (USB FLASH).
What are the power supply, size and weight?
Power supply 100–240V, 50/60HZ: 600 W (TC2000-G1), 1000 W (TC2000-G2) and 1500 W (TC2000-G3). All three models measure 310×422×264 mm (W×D×H) and weigh 11 Kg.
What happens after a power failure?
Automatic power failure protection: unfinished cycles are executed automatically after power restoration to ensure the safe operation of the whole amplification process.