Endurance TC512 Thermal cycler

TC-512 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-512 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.

Memory cards:
Smart Media memory cards provide an alternative to internal memory storage of your programs, offering security and flexibility.

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 13 years experience in thermal cycler design ensures that the Techne TC-512 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-512 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

Links and downloads

TC-512 Manual (PDF 375kB)
Thermal Cycler Application Note (PDF 12kB)
Thermal Cycler Software
Buy the RS232 cable for the TC512 Thermal Cycler
Thermal Cycler PC Connectivity
Aluminum Sealing Film for Plates

TC-512 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
Memory cards	Yes
Number of programs #	50 or 500 (with card)
Password protection	Yes
Programming	Touchscreen
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	11kg (total)
Warranty	4 years or 80,000 cycles parts and labor
* 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-512 Ordering Information
*Catalog Number*	*Description*	*Voltage*
FTC51H2D	TC-512 96 x 0.2ml Thermal Cycler	120/240
FTC51S5D	TC-512 60 x 0.5ml Thermal Cycler	120/240
FTC5384D**	TC-512 384 well microtitre plate Thermal Cycler	120/240
FTC51FLD**	TC-512 Flat plate for in-situ Thermal Cycler	120/240

	*Accessories*
FTC51BHD	Block for 96 x 0.2 mL microtubes or 96-well plate (Half or no skirt)	Block
FTC51B5D	Block for 60 x 0.5 mL microtubes	Block
FTC51BID**	Flat plate for insitu (non-gradient)	Block
FTC5B384**	Block for 384-well microtitre plate	Block
FTGSM2	Memory Card
7022740	Aluminum PCR sealing Film, non sterile - 100 pack - $71.40 (Compare our price to others)
7022741	Aluminum PCR sealing Film, Sterile - 50 pack - $45.82 (Compare our price to others)
Thermal Cycler tubes and accessories
** Available by special order only

The Endurance Series TC-512 Thermal Cycler PLEASE NOTE MODEL TC-512 WILL BE DISCONTINUED & REPLACED BY THE TC-5000 AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2009!

TC-512 Features and Benefits

The Endurance Series TC-512 Thermal Cycler
PLEASE NOTE MODEL TC-512 WILL BE DISCONTINUED & REPLACED BY THE TC-5000 AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2009!