MultiGene II Personal Thermal Cycler

MultiGene II Personal Thermal Cycler

Making advanced thermal cycling technology affordable the Labnet MultiGene II meets all these requirements

The three elements required for an efficient thermal cycler are reliable performance, a fast uniform block and user friendly software. The Labnet MultiGene II combines a versatile and precise cycling unit with easy to use software to make it an outstanding personal thermal cycler. Not limited to the amplification of nucleic acids, the unit is also useful for applications such as enzymatic digestion, ligation, and other procedures that require incubation of small samples in a temperature controlled environment.

Compact and sleek design

Small enough to be considered a personal thermal cycler, the MultiGene II is supplied with either a 25 x 0.2ml tube block or a 16 x 0.5ml block in a modern molded housing. The compact design of the MultiGene II conserves bench space and allows it to be easily moved to different locations, such as under a biological hood, or stored out of the way.

Reliable performance

Combining simplicity with performance, the MultiGene II features straightforward and familiar programming with proven cycling technology. Heating and cooling are accomplished electronically by reliable Peltier units. These units are designed specifically for the rapid and precise temperature changes essential for amplification procedures. Uniformity across the block is 10.4:C at 550C, ensuring that all samples are exposed to the same temperature conditions. Block heating and cooling are driven by an algorithm that accurately simulates sample temperature. The MultiGene II is supplied with a heated lid for oil-free cycling. For subambient applications where the heated lid is not desirable, it can be turned off.

User friendly programming

Cycling parameters are entered using the convenient numerical keypad. Programs can be run immediately upon entering, or up to 99 programs can be saved to the memory for later use. In addition to the standard parameters of time and temperature, the software also allows for successive time and temperature increments and decrements (for touchdown amplification and auto-extension), auto-restart after a power failure, end of cycling elongation steps and extended period soaks at 4:C. The cycler can also be used for holding specific temperatures, allowing it to take the place of a traditional water bath, heat block or incubator.