MultiCycler™ Multi-block Thermal Cycler

Designed for laboratories wanting flexibility in their applications, Benchmark’s MultiCycler™ Thermal Cyclers offer multiple, independent cycling blocks in a single unit.

• Dual or triple block models are available, both offering extremely fast cycling profiles
• Large touchscreen interfaces
• Self-adjusting heated lids
• Gradient capabilities
• Easy-to-use program wizard.

All programming features are accessed from the large, 10” full-color touch screen. The screen can be angled towards the user when in use and then tucked away to save space. A program wizard guides users through the simple protocol setup process. Advanced programming features include gradient, adjustable ramp rates, and time increments and decrements. For multi-user labs, password protection prevents interference with an existing run. A USB provides for unlimited program storage and easy transfer of protocols between MultiCycler™ machines.

The auto-adjusting heated lid prevents condensation and evaporation of samples. Lid temperature can be programmed, and when the block temperature is below 35°C, the lid automatically shuts off. Peltier units allow for exceptionally fast heating and cooling of the blocks. Temperature change is precisely and accurately controlled within tight tolerances by a proprietary algorithm that simulates sample temperature, resulting in fast runs and reproducible results.
 
The wells are arranged in a 4×8 and 6×8 format, allowing for the use of PCR strip tubes in both models. Each block is independently controlled.

Specifications

myGel InstaView™ System | Complete System with Power Supply

• View DNA migration and separation as it happens
• Blue light illumination - won't damage DNA
• Capture high-resolution images without removing the gel from the tank

The myGel InstaView^™ comes complete with everything needed to cast, run, and view mini electrophoresis gels, including an integrated power supply. One large (10.5 x 10 cm) or small (10.5 x 6 cm) gel is accommodated by the gel tank. Gels are easily poured using the supplied trays, combs, and leak-proof casting stand. The power supply connects directly to the gel tank – no more leads to contend with. The connection is guaranteed to be right, every time.

Output voltage can be adjusted to 35V, 50V, or 100V and run time can be set for up to 99 minutes. A magnetic interlock between the gel tank and the lid prevents current from running through the system when the lid is not properly in place.

Once the myGel InstaView System is set up, simply slide the mini LED transilluminator into place under the tank and at any time turn it on to view the run in real-time. An array of blue LEDs emits bright blue light at a wavelength of 465 nm for optimal excitation of common green fluorescent stains such as SmartGlow^™, SYBYR^™ Green, and Gel Green, without damaging DNA. An orange filter is incorporated into the lid for visualizing DNA bands without any additional equipment or special glasses. When it’s time to document results, place the included gel imaging enclosure over top of the myGel InstaView, and use the camera app on any smartphone to capture high-resolution images without removing the gel from the tank.

Images are easily shared via email or text message or printed.
 

Specifications

InstaView Gel Tank

For labs that prefer to use a separate power supply, the InstaView Gel Tank is the perfect choice for running, viewing, and documenting electrophoretic separations. The InstaView Gel Tank accommodates one large (10.5 x 10 cm) or one small (10.5 x 6 cm) gel tray and is supplied with trays, combs, and a leak-proof casting stand. The gel tank lid includes attached power leads which prevent the unit from operating without the lid properly in place.

Any standard power supply can be connected, including the Accuris myVolt^™ Mini and myVolt Touch. The InstaView Gel Tank is shaped to allow the mini-LED transilluminator (included) to slide underneath. Blue light, at a wavelength of 465 nm, provides excitation of common green fluorescent stains such as SmartGlow^™, SYBR^™ Green, and GelGreen. An orange filter is incorporated into the gel tank lid for visualizing the DNA in the gel box without any additional equipment or glasses. The transilluminator can be turned on at any time during a run to track progress and automatically shuts off after 5 minutes.

After electrophoresis, simply place the included imaging enclosure over the InstaView Gel Tank to capture high-resolution images with a smartphone. Images are easily printed or shared via email or text message.

Specifications 

Safety	Physical interlock between lid and tank
Buffer Volume	230 mL
Gel Capacity	1-10.5 x 10 cm or 1-10.5 x 6 cm gels, 0.5 cm thick
Transilluminator	Blue LED, 465 nm
WxDxH (w/enclosure)	7.5 x 8.25 x 5 in /19 x 21 x 14 cm
Weight	1.65lb/0.75kg
Electrical	115V, 60Hz or 230V, 50Hz
Warranty	2-year

  

System & Accessories

StripSpin 12 Mini Centrifuge has been discontinued. A replacement model (C2248) can be found here.

StripSpin 12 Mini Centrifuge

• Unique rotor for 12-strip PCR tubes
• Also can be used with 8-strip and individual PCR tubes
• Starts and Stops with opening/closing the lid
• Tiny benchtop footprint and affordability
• Place a StripSpin at the bench, thermal cycler & water bath for convenience.

Specifications:

Accuris E3200 UV Transilluminator

Accuris UV Transilluminators feature space-saving designs, to fit perfectly in any busy laboratory. Three models are available, with a range of intensity settings and viewing surface sizes. Choose your model depending on your application and the size or number of gels to analyze. 

The E3200 offers a large viewing surface of 21 x 26 cm to accommodate larger gels or multiple small gels. High powered, 14W UV bulbs provide higher sensitivity, so the smallest bands of stained nucleic acids can be visualized. The E3200 also features a control knob for continuous adjustment of the UV intensity.

All Accuris UV Transilluminators incorporate scratch-resistant, UV filter glass. Peak output emission of 302 nm is ideal for excitation of gels stained with Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow, SYBR Green and other common gel stains.

Acrylic UV blocking covers allow safe viewing of samples, and friction hinges on the front edge allow positioning of the cover at an angle for gel access.      

Specifications
 

Item	E3200 UV Transilluminator
Light Source	4 x 14W UV Bulbs
Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H)	13.6 x 11.8 x 3.5 In.  | 34.5 x 30 x 9 cm
Electrical	24VDC (AC power adapter is included)
Output Wavelength	Peak at 302 nm
Viewing Surface	8.27 x 10.24 In. | 21 x 26 cm
Weight	5.15 lbs. | 2.3 kg.
Warranty	2 years

LabNet LabValues Promotions 2024!

For a limited time enjoy discounted pricing on the ENDURO™ Power Supply Series (E0303 and E0203)

See flyer for more details. 

 

Promo is valid 07/1/24 – 12/31/24.

Not to be combined with any offers or discounts. No institutional pricing. All terms apply.   

ENDURO™ Power Supply 

• Two models (300V and 250V) available
• For DNA, RNA, or protein electrophoresis, and blotting applications
• Constant voltage or constant current with automatic crossover
• 250V model also offers a constant power operating mode
• Timed or continuous operation
• Short circuit and over current/ over voltage protection
• No load and load change detection system
• Programming includes option for automatic recovery after power failure
• 3 year warranty

The new Enduro Power Supplies meet a wide range of applications including DNA, RNA, and protein electrophoresis, blotting, and many others. Two models are available with voltage ranges to 300V and current ranges to 3000mA. Operating modes include constant voltage or constant current with automatic crossover. In addition, the 250V model offers a constant power operating mode.

All parameters, including voltage, current, power (250V model only), and time are easily set using the membrane keypad and displayed digitally on the back lit LCD. Compact in design with a small footprint, the Enduro Power Supplies are also stackable to save space. For easy viewing and setting of parameters on the bench or on a shelf, the front of the power supply can be raised with the integral folding feet.

Specifications

LabNet LabValues Promotions 2024!

 

For a limited time enjoy discounted pricing on select Labnet Enduro™ UV Transilluminators

 

See flyer for more details.

 

Promo is valid 07/1/24 – 12/31/24.

Not to be combined with any offers or discounts. No institutional pricing. All terms apply.

Enduro™ UV Transilluminators

• Uniform Illumination | Four 302 nm Bulbs
• Adjustable UV Safety Cover | Easy Access to Gels
• Large Scratch Resistant Viewing | 16.5 x 13.5 cm

The E3100 Compact UV Transilluminator has a surprisingly small footprint (just over 12 x 8 inches) yet provides industry leading performance. It will accommodate one or two mini gels on the 16.5 x 13.5 cm scratch resistant viewing surface.

The integrated UV blocking cover is made from a polymer that will not fluoresce in UV light. This allows clear viewing of DNA bands through the cover yet offers full UV blocking protection. Two friction hinges on the front edge of the cover allow for full adjustment. Position the cover horizontally for general viewing, tilt it at an angle for gel access and band cutting, or open fully to use the SmartDoc™ Imaging Enclosure (sold separately) for gel imaging with a smartphone.

The transilluminator’s four 6W bulbs evenly illuminate the viewing surface, and the 302 nm wavelength is ideal for Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow™, SYBR Green®, Gel Green™ and many other common gel stains.  Spacing of the UV bulbs, coupled with a reflector system and special diffusing filter glass provides exceptional uniformity across the viewing surface. This allows for quantification of DNA and higher quality imaging when used with a camera system.

Specifications
 

Light source 4 x 6W UV Light Bulbs	4 x 6W UV Light Bulbs
Safety cover UV blocking polycarbonate	UV blocking polycarbonate
Exterior dimensions	10 x 8 x 2.75 In. | 25.4 x 20.32 x 6.99 cm
Electrical	12VDC (AC power adapter included)
Output wavelength	Peak at 302 nm
Viewing surface	6.5 x 5.3 In. | 16.5 x 13.5 cm
Weight	2 lbs. | 0.9 kg.
Warranty	2 years

 
 

Accuris^™ SmartBlue^™ Transilluminators

Accuris SmartBlue Transilluminators have been developed for viewing DNA gels stained with new, safe fluorescent dyes.  These new dyes, such as SmartGlow, SYBR Green, Gel Green, have an excitation wavelength of 465-470nm (visible blue light), and are safer to use than Ethidium Bromide.

• Blue light, safe for nucleic acids
• Uniform illumination (UI Technology)
• Optimal wavelength (465nm) for common safe stains
• Adjustable position, amber filter covers
• Optional amber viewing glasses: E4000-VG1

Safer for samples, safer for you: Accuris SmartBlue Transilluminators are the perfect partner for the most common safe DNA stains. These instruments emit blue light at a wavelength of 465nm, perfect for excitation of most green fluorophors, including our Accuris’ SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, SYBR Gold, GelStar, GelGreen, to name a few.  SmartBlue transilluminators can also work for excitation of EtBr (though fluorescence is not as bright as with UV), see our Technical Bulletin with sample images.   Exposing DNA to blue wavelength does not cause molecular damage, and results in a much higher downstream cloning efficiency as compared to even short UV light exposures.  In addition, the visible blue light is not damaging to the user’s skin and is less harmful to the eyes.*

Adjustable filter cover: Both the E4101 and SB4500 transilluminators come with emission filter covers. These amber covers, which rest above the viewing surface and gel, filter out the blue light, allowing the fluorescing DNA bands to be seen clearly.  The covers can be set to a flat position for general gel viewing or can be set at an angle to provide easy access to the gel for band excision.  The SB4500 has a two-position filter cover, and the E4101 features a hinged filter cover.

Optional amber viewing glasses: Our E4000-VG1 SmartBlue Plus Viewing Glasses offer efficient blocking of the blue light wavelength from the transilluminators, allowing clear visualization of the fluorescing DNA bands without the filter cover in place.  These convenient glasses are recommended for users that are frequently excising DNA bands from gels.  SmartBlue Plus glasses also block 100% of UV wavelength so they can also be used for viewing gels on a UV transilluminator.

UI technology, bright and clear images: The bright LED light plates and filter layer provides an extremely evenly lit viewing surface. Even in ambient light, bands of DNA can clearly be seen in stained gels. Images obtained using the SmartBlue Transilluminator are brighter and more balanced than those obtained using epi-illuminators which light from the sides.

Reliable, durable, and long-lasting: An array of super bright LEDs with a long, 30,000 hour service life provide the light source for the SmartBlue Transilluminators. Unlike those in a UV transilluminator, the filters in the SmartBlue systems will not solarize and degrade in performance over time. Gel bands can be excised directly on the scratch resistant, glass viewing surfaces. To save energy, the power switch includes an automatic 5 minute shutoff. SmartBlue Transilluminators are covered by a 2 year warranty.

* The SmartBlue products use high intensity LED lights.  Although the visible blue wavelength is significantly safer than UV light, it is recommended to not stare directly at the viewing surface without the amber cover in place. 

Specifications 

Light Source	High Intensity Blue LEDs
Emission Filter Cover	Amber
Wavelength	Peak at 465 nm
E4000 Viewing Surface	17 x 12 cm
E4000 Ext. Dimensions	30.5 x 21.5 x 5 cm
E4101 Viewing Surface	10.5 x 10.5 cm
E4101 Ext. Dimensions	17 x 12 x 5 cm
Electrical	100 to  240V, 50-60Hz
E4000 Weight	1.2kg / 2.6lbs
E4101 Weight	0.34kg / 0.75lbs
Warranty	2 years

 
 

• Increased ultraviolet output and intensity
• No light flicker
• Wider intensity range with variable selection (select models)
• Fast lamp start up
• Universal power supply
• Reduced electrical consumption
• Longer tube life
• Lighter weight
• Improved gel visualization and gel documentation
• 2 year warranty

Visi-Blue Transilluminators are designed for use with GFP stains. As compared to UV, the blue light will transmit through almost any transparent (plastic, glass, etc.) laboratory equipment. This is essential when monitoring and detecting DNA migration and protein expression in real time.

• Two models are available with surface areas as follows: 21x26cm or 20x40cm
• Select from models with 8-watts or 25-watts
• Amber cover (included) blocks blue light transmission and allows visualization of media above 500nm

Several specially designed converter plates convert a transilluminator's 302nm ultraviolet radiation .

• To white light for viewing protein gels, coomassie blue stained or silver stained media. The Converter Plate's uniquely phosphored glass assembly (patent pending) converts the UV radiation via a white diffuser
• Convert UV:

1. To 460-470nm with the Visi-BlueT plate for viewing GFP stains
2. To 365nm UV with the UV/UV plate for preparation and gel excision

• The scratch-resistant glass is mounted in a metal housing for durability
• Rubber seal stops the plate from sliding
• Handles are situated on two sides of the plate for easy handling
• Several standard plate sizes are available; custom sizes are also available