DNA Amplification System



The Thermo Scientific DNA Amplification System automates all steps involved in the amplification of DNA samples. The system performs a complete amplification protocol including plate identification through barcode reading, pipetting of primer and PCR reagent mix, plate sealing, and thermocycling. Automating DNA amplification boosts walkaway time for lab personnel, reduces human error, increases throughput, and improves sample processing uniformity.
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Additional thermocycler units can be added to the base system to increase throughput. After the process, the plates are kept refrigerated to avoid sample degradation. Using POLARA™ Open Architecture Laboratory Software, the DNA Amplification System manages plate movement in real-time and optimizes scheduling to consistently deliver high throughput.

Features and Benefits

  • Reliable plate removal after thermocycling
  • Unattended 24 hour operation and remote monitoring
  • POLARA™ Open Architecture Laboratory Automation Software
  • User friendly and data safe
  • Flexible method development
  • Sophisticated error detection and recovery
  • Detailed audit records

System Capacity

  • Standard system holds 120 microplates (96 or 384 well)

System Components

  • Standard lab table (2.00 m x 2.44 m)
  • CataLyst-T robot system with 2 m track (6 axes of motion)
  • Refrigerated Carousel (configured for microplates or deep well plates)
  • MJR Tetrad® thermocycler (2 remote alpha docks)
  • Packard MultiPROBE II® liquid handler
  • ALPS® Plate Sealer
  • Barcode reader
  • Pentium® III PC (or higher), 17" Monitor, Windows® NT
  • POLARA™ Software and Instrument Interfaces

Optional Components

  • Microplate Shaker with pneumatic lock for reliable plate placement and retrieval (two stations)
  • Additional thermocycler and remote alpha docks
  • Robbins Hydra® 96/384 well pipettor with indexing table
  • Reagent Dispenser
*Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is protected by patents owned by Hoffman La Roche.
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