SmartCycler II
The SmartCycler is a real-time PCR instrument with 16, 34, 48, 64, 80 or 96 independent reaction sites. Each reaction site can be programmed and run independently. This allows multiple assays to be run on one or more samples at a time. The integrated optics of the instrument allows for simultaneous excitation and detection of four different spectral bands allowing 4x multiplexing.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Cepheid |
| Product Name |
| SmartCycler II |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction; Fluorescence ; |
| Application |
| Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The SmartCycler is a real-time PCR instrument with 16, 34, 48, 64, 80 or 96 independent reaction sites. Each reaction site can be programmed and run independently. This allows multiple assays to be run on one or more samples at a time. The integrated optics of the instrument allows for simultaneous excitation and detection of four different spectral bands allowing 4x multiplexing. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Hands-on experience |
| Dimensions |
| 12 x 12 x 10 in (305 x 305 x 254 mm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 22lbs. (10 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 350 Watts |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Vibration/Shock; can withstand bumps but not severe drops |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Annually |
| Available Accessories |
| Laptop, $1,000 |
| Communications Interface |
| Able to connect up to 6 units to one computer for a total of 96 test sites |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $35,000.00 |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Nucleic acids |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Yes, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) |
| Adaptability |
| Yes, users can add new targets to detector with support. Develop assay using real-time PCR instrument |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Processed/prepared sample with some interferents removed |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; 20 minutes |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Recovery Time: approximately 20 minutes to 2 hr; Nucleic acid: extrinsic fluorophore; rapid heating and cooling maximizes dye excitation and detection emissions; Multiplex PCR; Real-Time PCR; rtPCR |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
