The storage limits are:
-Protocol: 200 sets
-History: 50 sets
-User folder: 50 sets
When the storage of protocols has reached the limit, a message will remind the user to delete some protocols. The system will not overwrite existing protocols. However, when history storage reaches the limit, new histories will over-write the oldest.
-Block mode: Enables system operation with maximum temperature control based on the actual block temperature regardless of the sample temperature. This mode is designed to mimic the control algorithm used in most early model thermal cyclers.
-Sample mode: Enables system operation with simulated temperature control. Users are required to input the sample volume: 10-100μl. In this mode, the temperature control algorithm will estimate the sample temperature based on the block temperature and sample volume. This is the mode recommended for normal operation.
MiniTurbo provides the same performance as other benchtop thermal cyclers. Applications include regular PCR and incubation.
-Block Temperature Range: 4 to 99°C
-Lid: fixed 105°C (pre-heat to 60°C)
MiniTurbo has a protocol chip. The protocol chip can store protocols and there is no need to enter any protocol by hand. This prevents setting errors and ensures that the target nucleic acid will be amplified properly. When the protocol chip is placed in the port, the MiniTurbo will recognize it automatically.
Yes, the compact size and 1 kg weight make MiniTurbo widely applicable for use in the field, laboratories, and classrooms.
We recommend the use of six probes on our TurboCycler 2 or TurboCycler Lite. There are six thermal Peltier controlled areas, so we recommend the use of at least six probes, one placed at each thermal control area, for example, B2, B6, B11, G2, G6 and G11.
This depends on the specifications of the instrument used.
There are two ways to use this software:
- For a temperature trace only, without any analysis. This can be used for annual calibration and the 3Q test.
- For an analysis report using the built-in “Performance Test” program. You can determine the accuracy, uniformity, ramping rate from this performance test.
We recommend that a thermal cycler be calibrated annually. But if the results of any experiment is abnormal, we recommend that the temperature of the block be checked and the thermal cycle should be recalibrated.