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Applied Biosystems™ Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC), 96-well
Description
Includes
- ATC block module
- ATC control module
- 3 meter connection cable
- CAT 5 ethernet cable
- Store at room temp
For customers seeking to automate their PCR workflow, the Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) provides the reliability and performance you’ve come to expect from Applied Biosystems instruments. Now in a small, easy-to-integrate, and compatible format, our Automated Thermal Cycler enables hands-free PCR results.
Space-saving design with our smallest thermal cycler footprint
• Flexible modular design helps save space on a robotic deck
• Separate control panel module provides flexibility when integrating on robotic deck
• Choice of 10-cm, 1-m, and 3-m cables allows flexibility to locate control module under thermal cycler, under deck, or up to 3 meters away
Automated lid and cycler features
• Automated lid compatible with programming for easy, hands-free operation with liquid handler or plate stacker
• Heated cover slides forward to cover plate nest, helping ensure thermal contact and eliminate evaporation
• Compatible with full-skirt or half-skirt plates
Fully integrate your automated system with our easy-to-install software
• Integrate with robot via SiLA Rapid Integration standard–compatible software and prewritten application programming interfaces (APIs) for major robotic platforms
• Test instrument using desktop software before buying robot
• Enable ATC to cycle like old instrument with Applied Biosystems 9700 system simulation modes
Use the ATC as a stand-alone PCR thermal cycler
Flexible software can be connected to your robot's software interface or used to control the ATC as a stand-alone instrument. Test your instrument using the ATC desktop application before integrating it into your robotic automation system.
Compatible plastics for optimal performance
MicroAmp EnduraPlate Optical 96-Well Full-Skirted Plates are designed for use with the ATC.
• Full-skirted polycarbonate frame constructed to ANSI/SBS standards for compatibility with robotic handling and plate stacking
• Three-way barcodes on east (A12-H12), south (H1-H12), and west (A1-A12) sides to improve plate reading efficiency
• Easy-to-read black well-identification text to minimize pipetting errors
• Available in multiple colors for easy organization of laboratory assays
• Certified DNA-, RNase-, and PCR inhibitor-free
Award-winning service and support
• Help reduce downtime with rapid exchange support
• Have our engineers perform temperature qualification at your site
Applied Biosystems PCR plastics
Applied Biosystems PCR plastics have been designed and validated to work with our thermal cyclers for more than 25 years. Options for every format and throughput need are available to ensure consistent, precise results for any experiment.
Warranty
27 month warranty
Specifications
Specifications
| Thermal Accuracy | ±0.25°C (35°C to 99.9°C) |
| Content And Storage | • ATC Block Module • ATC Control Module • CAT 5 ethernet cable • 3-meter connector cable |
| High-throughput Compatibility | High-throughput Compatible |
| Thermal Uniformity | <0.5°C (20 sec. after reaching 95°C) |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 in. (31.7 x 17.9 x 13.3 cm) |
| Capacity | 96-well, 0.2 mL, full or half-skirted plate |
| Voltage | 100/240 V |
| Display Type | No Display |
| Product Type | Thermal Cycler |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Among the thermal cyclers we offer, the only one that will accommodate fully skirted plates is the Automated Thermal Cycler (Cat. No. A31489, A31490, A31491).
For full skirt plate, a raised heating block is required. None of our thermal cyclers have a raised heating block except the Automated Thermal Cycler.
Yes, you can change out the ATC block.
For connecting the ATC block, please see the Automated Thermal Cycler System User Guide, page 15.
There is no universal ramp rate for a thermal cycler because both the block and sample ramp rates are different for each thermal cycler. The sample ramp rate changes with the volume of the sample since more time and energy are required to heat higher sample volumes. The ramp rate may also need to be changed for a particular PCR assay or primer pair if you are trying to use the same PCR assay on two different thermal cyclers, for example.
As a reference, the block ramp rate commonly used with DreamTaq Polymerase on the MiniAmp thermal cycler is 3.0 C/sec. In a 50 µL PCR reaction, this translates to a sample ramp rate of ~1 C/sec.
Please refer to the following application note for further information about thermocycler ramp rates: https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/brochures/Thermal_Cycler_Ramp_RatesAppNote.pdf
The Thermal Cycler Fleet Control Software allows monitoring of the following instruments from within a firewall:
SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
ProFlex PCR System
Veriti Thermal Cycler
VeritiPro Thermal Cycler
Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC)