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Product category: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
News Release from: Eppendorf UK | Subject: Mastercycler EP
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial Team on 06 June 2005

The world's fastest block cycler?

Devices can be used as a single module, a mini-satellite system with a control panel and up to five thermomodules, or a PC-controlled network with as many as 30 devices

Mastercycler EP from Eppendorf is a high precision, user-friendly thermal cycler offering extremely fast heating and cooling for automated PCR in as little as 40 minutes As an online simulation shows, intuitive graphic programming makes the control panel quick and simple to operate

Rowan Maulder, Eppendorf UK general manager, highlights a further advantage of the Mastercycler EP: "Novel electronic sample protection (ESP) technology prevents the heated lid from touching sample tubes during heating, and automatically adjusts tube height.

"So, preheating of the sample is prevented, condensation is eliminated, and non-specific annealing is minimised - leading to accurate and reproducible PCR".

Even with a large number of users and over 700 PCR programs stored, the Mastercycler EP control panel allows less experienced operators to set up the device quickly and safely, says Eppendorf.

A control panel simulation can be viewed at online.

Mastercycler EP devices have a small footprint and are described as extremely quiet.

They can be used as a single module, a mini-satellite system with a control panel and up to five thermomodules, or a PC-controlled network with as many as 30 devices.

An optional motorised lid is available for fully automated environments, and GLP compliance is fully supported. Request a free brochure from Eppendorf UK ...

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