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Name: qTOWER3 Series
Brand: Analytik Jena
SKU: smac-22

Your Way of qPCR

The qTOWER³ product family guarantees well-founded real-time results as it benefits from peerless temperature control precision in the sample block regardless of the number of samples used. The patented high-performance optics guarantee the outstanding homogeneous excitation and illumination of all individual samples. The qTOWER³ product family achieves unique flexibility with its proven, free configured and expandable filter module equipment and enables up to six-fold multiplexing.

The Top Performer Among real-time PCR Thermal Cyclers

Do you rely on low operating costs, fast analysis times, and obtaining the best results – all at a high sample volume? Our qTOWER³ product portfolio raises your real-time PCR workflow to the next level. Reduce your number of repeat analyses, increase your analysis speed, and significantly reduce your cost per sample in the process. The qTOWER³ thermal cycler also provides you with state-of-the-art heating technology and temperature homogeneity, which is immediately reflected in more accurate results.

Patented fiber optic system ensures maximum experimental reproducibility in all block positions
Innovative sample block technology for the best thermal well-to-well uniformity
Expandable filter module system for maximum flexibility
qPCRsoft package for easy control and operation

Outstanding Performance – qTOWER³

The qTOWER³ product family guarantees well-founded real-time results as it benefits from peerless temperature control precision in the sample block regardless of the number of samples used – the number of samples can range from 96 up to 384. The patented high-performance optics guarantee the outstanding homogeneous excitation and illumination of all individual samples. The qTOWER³ product family achieves unique flexibility with its proven filter module equipment, which can be freely configured and expanded at any time, and enables up to six-fold multiplexing. The patented fiber-optic shuttle system with its unique light source, composed of four high-performance LEDs, guarantees the ideal excitation of known fluorescent dyes up to the deep red range. In the process, the detection module can accept up to six different color filter modules. The retrofitting option ensures that users can also integrate future innovative developments from Analytik Jena.

The proven silver block technology of the qPCR cycler offers outstanding control precision of ± 0.1 °C over the entire 96 well block in 0.2 mL format. Thanks to the gradient function, the device can be optimally adapted to new assays. The qTOWER³ is available either as a stand-alone device with integrated touchscreen operation (10“) or as a computer-aided system. The software contains a broad spectrum of optimized analysis algorithms, including absolute and relative quantification, ddCt method, PCR efficiency, allelic discrimination, end-point detection, and melting curve and protein analysis. With steadily growing sample volumes and new options for molecular biology experiments, the requirements for quantitative real-time PCR are changing. The transition to the multiwell format with 384 samples opens up new application areas in gene expression, mutation analysis, and diagnostics.

The qTOWER³ 84 includes all of the strengths of the qTOWER³ product family and transfers its precise performance to the 384 well high-throughput format. The proven high-performance optics have been expanded to 16 fibers and enable an ultra-fast read-out time of just 6 seconds for a complete 348 well plate – regardless of the number of filters used.

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Products

qTOWER³ (230 V), incl. color module 1

The qTOWER³ is a high-performance systems for standard applications using real-time PCR. It achieves, with its proven, freely configurable, and expandable filter module equipment unique flexibility. It is available as 100 V, 115 V and 230 V version.

qTOWER3 84 (230 V), incl. color module 1

qTOWER³ 84 (230 V), incl. color module 1

The qTOWER³ 84 brings the benefits of proven Biometra thermal cycler technology and Analytik Jena's patented fiber optic system into the realm of high-throughput qPCR applications. It is available as 100 V, 115 V and 230 V version.

qTOWER³ 84 G (230 V), incl. color module 1

The qTOWER³ 84 G brings the benefits of proven Biometra thermal cycler technology and Analytik Jena's patented fiber optic system into the realm of high-throughput qPCR applications. It is available as 100 V, 115 V and 230 V version.

qTOWER³ G (230 V), incl. color module 1

qTOWER3 G touch (230 V), incl. color module 1

qTOWER³ G touch (230 V), incl. color module 1

The qTOWER³ touch is a modern stand-alone system that does not require any external control. The integrated 10“ tablet allows a effortless operation guiding the operator through set-up and protocols. It is available as 100 V, 115 V and 230 V version.

qTOWER3 touch (230 V), incl. color module 1

qTOWER³ touch (230 V), incl. color module 1

The qTOWER³ touch is a modern stand-alone system that does not require any external control. The integrated 10“ tablet allows an effortless operation, guiding the operator through set-up and protocols. It is available as 100 V, 115 V and 230 V version.

Application

Pharma & Life Sciences

Food & Agriculture

Environment

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	Sample Block	Block capacity	Proposed sample volume	Maximum Heating	Average Heating	Dimension (width x depth x height)	Maximum Cooling	Average Cooling	Block exchange	Tempering method	Standby temperature	Temperature control mode	Adjustable temperature range	Temperature control accuracy	Space requirement (width x depth x height)	Lid temperature	Contact pressure	Time increment	Temperature increment/decrement	Memory capacity	Temperature uniformity	Gradient	Max./Min. gradient	Adjustable gradient range
qTOWER³ (230 V), incl. color module 1	Silver sample block with gold coating	96 well á 0.2 ml for 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, 96 well microplates or 12x 8 well strips 0.2 ml	5 - 100 µL	8 °C/s	7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	6 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	± 0.1 - 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC
qTOWER³ 84 (230 V), incl. color module 1	Aluminium, special alloy	384 well	2 - 30 µL	4 °C/s	3.7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	2 °C/s	1.7 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	Yes, down to 4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	± 0.1 °C to 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC	55 °C ± 0.15 °C after 15 sec
qTOWER³ 84 G (230 V), incl. color module 1	Aluminium, special alloy	384 well	2 - 30 µL	4 °C/s	3.7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	2 °C/s	1.7 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	Yes, down to 4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	± 0.1 °C to 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC	55 °C ± 0.15 °C after 15 sec	Linear Gradient Tool	24 °C / 0.1 °C	24 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C
qTOWER³ G (230 V), incl. color module 1	Silver sample block with gold coating	96 well á 0.2 ml for 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, 96 well microplates or 12x 8 well strips 0.2 ml	5 - 100 µL	8 °C/s	7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	6 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	Yes, down to 4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC	55 °C ± 0.15 °C after 15 sec	Linear Gradient Tool	40 °C / 0.1 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C
qTOWER³ G touch (230 V), incl. color module 1	Silver sample block with gold coating	96 well á 0.2 ml for 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, 96 well microplates or 12x 8 well strips 0.2 ml	5 - 100 µL	8 °C/s	7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	6 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	Yes, down to 4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC		Linear Gradient Tool	40 °C / 0.1 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C
qTOWER³ touch (230 V), incl. color module 1	Silver sample block with gold coating	96 well á 0.2 ml for 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, 96 well microplates or 12x 8 well strips 0.2 ml	5 - 100 µL	8 °C/s	7 °C/s	275 mm x 275 mm x 585 mm	6 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	No	High-power peltier elements	4 °C	Block control	4 - 99 °C	± 0.1 °C	275 mm x 500 mm x 700 mm	30 - 110 °C	30 kg	1 - 240 s/cycle	± 0.1 - 20 °C/cycle	Not limited on PC

Technology Highlights

Superior temperature performance by proven block technology

The sample block forms the basis for the reliable performance of quantitative real-time PCR analysis. Powered by proven Biometra block technology, high quality block materials and advanced Peltier technology provide unsurpassed temperature control accuracy and excellent temperature uniformity across the qTOWER³ sample block for either 96 or up to 384 samples. This not only provides excellent data accuracy, but shortens the run times of qPCR programs, contributing to complete user confidence. To ensure highest specificity for different assays, the instrument is equipped with a gradient function. Depending on the cycler model, the temperature gradient function allows the evaluation of 12 or 24 annealing temperatures to determine the best reaction conditions for multiple primer sets in a single run to ensure efficient specific amplification of all targets.

Excellent temperature uniformity across the entire sample block
Exceptional heating and cooling rates for faster cycling times
Advanced gradient tool allows a temperature spread of 40 °C/24 °C to evaluate 12 to 24 annealing temperatures in a single run
Easy transfer of results thanks to largely linear temperature steps from column to column

Continuously unambiguous results through patented fiber optic system

In the application area of quantitative real-time PCR, a wide range of fluorescent dyes with different characteristics are used. In order to achieve an excellent data quality of fluorescent measurements, the qTOWER³ family is equipped with a patented fiber optic detection system (FOS – fiber-optic system). The 8 or 16 optical fibers provide homogeneous illumination and read-out of each individual well for exact, meaningful results. A novel (RGBW) light source in combination with a sensitive Photo-multiplier tube (PMT) detector and a finely tuned set of excitation and emission filters guarantees optimized excitation for each individual sample while detecting the emitted fluorescent signals with extraordinary homogeneity. The ability to change or retrofit color modules increases the flexibility in the choice of fluorescent dyes that can be used to perfectly meet your current and future requirements for multiplex applications.

Patented fiber optics guarantees homogeneous illumination of each individual well
No edge effects – no need for a passive reference needed
Enhanced multi-target detection capabilities for up to six targets
Color modules can be upgraded/expanded
Calibration free optical unit
Broad dynamic range

Software

qPCRsoft

The qPCRsoft, our real-time PCR control and evaluation software, provides you with intuitive controls and automated evaluation in a flexible and user-friendly system. The software works automatically, providing a multitude of operations, such as the threshold calculation for the determination of Ct values, standard curves, PCR efficiencies, and advanced evaluation methods. Your ease of use is our priority.

Fast and powerful analysis
Exceptionally wide range of methods
Various data transfer options
21 CFR part 11 compliant (optional)

qPCRsoft 384

The qPCRsoft 384, our real-time PCR control and evaluation software, provides you with intuitive controls and automated evaluation in a flexible and user-friendly system. The software works automatically, providing a multitude of operations, such as the threshold calculation for the determination of Ct values, standard curves, PCR efficiencies, and advanced evaluation methods. Your ease of use is our priority.

Fast and powerful analysis
Exceptionally wide range of methods
Various data transfer options
21 CFR part 11 compliant (optional)

FDA 21 CFR part 11 Compliance module for software of qTOWER³ family

This software module for the qTOWER³ family supports compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 FDA guidelines for electronic data security. The fee-based license is a single-user license and can be activated separately.

Key features are:

Advanced settings for user management
Audit Trail
Electronic Signature

The Top Performer Among real-time PCR Thermal Cyclers