Techne TC-5000 Gradient Thermal Cycler

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

TC-5000 Technical Specifications
Blocks Formats
0.5ml capacity	60
0.2ml capacity	96
384-well block	Yes
Gradient block	0.5mL, 0.2 mL, 384
In-situ block	Yes
User interchangeable	Yes
Block Temperature Specifications
Gradient range	20°C to 70°C
Maximum gradient	30°C (16°C for 384 block)
Maximum ramp rate*	3.0°C/sec
Block uniformity at 50°C*	<±0.3°C
Column uniformity with a 10°C gradient	<±0.3°C
Temperature range	4°C to 99°C
Temperature set point precision	0.1°C
Heated Lid
Selectable heated lid temperature	100°C - 115°C
Heated lid enable/disable	Yes
Over temperature cut out	Yes
Regulated lid pressure	Yes
Heated lid only comes on if block is set above 35°C
Programming
Number of programs #	50
Password protection	Yes
Programming	Touch-screen
Graphical display	Real-time graph
Incremental/decremental temperature	Yes
Incremental/decremental hold time	Yes
Maximum hold time	99 hrs
Minimum hold time	1 sec
Variable programmable ramp rate	0.1°C/sec steps
Run end time calculation	Yes
Pause and stop facility	Yes
End of program alarm (enable/disable)	Yes
Auto restart on power failure	Yes
Miscellaneous
Serial port	RS232
Dual Voltage (120/230V)	Yes
Temperature sensor	Thermistor
Peltier elements/block	8
Dimensions L x W x H (in inches)	16.5 x 8.6 x 10
Footprint L x W (in inches)	142 in²
Connection to PC control program	Yes
Free software upgrades from website	Yes
Power consumption	620 Watts
Frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Net weight	31 lbs
Warranty	4 years
* 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 Ordering Information
*Catalog Number*	*Description*	*Voltage*
FTC5/05	TC-5000, 60 x 0.5ml	115/230
FTC5/H02	TC-5000, 96 x 0.2ml	115/230
FTC5/F02**	TC-5000, 96-well fully skirted	115/230
FTC5/384**	TC-5000, 384-well plate	115/230
FTC5/FLAT**	TC-5000, flat block for in-situ (non-gradient)	115/230
	*Accessories*
FTC51B5D	60 x 0.5ml block for TC-5000	Block
FTC51BHD	96 x 0.2ml block for TC-5000	Block
FTC51BFD**	96-well fully skirted block for TC-5000	Block
FTC5B384**	384-well plate for TC-5000	Block
FTC51BID**	Flat plate block for in-situ (non-gradient) for TC-5000	Block
Buy the RS232 cable for the TC-5000
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Available by special order only**