PR1MA™ Microplate Microcentrifuge

• Quickly spins down droplets in PCR plates (less than 20 seconds)
• Accepts skirted, non-skirted, standard, and most microtiter PCR plates
• 50% smaller than traditional centrifuges
• Unique rotor design prevents sample spillage

The PR1MA™ Microplate Microcentrifuge is the first mini-sized centrifuge with a swing-out rotor for microplates. Centrifuging plates before PCR ensures all reactants are in the bottom of the wells for proper concentrations and improved yields.

The easily accessible rotor chamber includes two plate carriers that rest at a 75° angle. This allows plates to be inserted confidently without sealing tapes or caps. Upon closing the centrifuge lid, the rotor accelerates and the centrifugal force "swings" the plates into a horizontal position, concentrating any droplets on the plate walls to the well bottoms.

Specifications

Accessories 

PCRCENT-A02 - This tube adapter for the PCRCENT Plate Centrifuge holds 96 0.2 mL tubes or 8 and 12 position PCR strips. It comes 2 per pack.

PCRCENT-DWMP - This optional rotor for the PCRCENT Plate Centrifuge has carriers for deep well plates up to 35 mm tall.

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PR1MA™ Roto-Mini Series

• Includes tube holders for common tube sizes, 11 x 1.5 / 0.2 mL (pack of 2), 5 x 10-15 mL (pack of 2), 5 x 5-7 mL (pack of 2), 6 x 50 mL (pack of 1)
• Plus model available with variable speed control and advanced shaking / mixing modes: Mix (Oscillating), Pause, Rock

The new PR1MA™ Roto-Mini Series of rotating mixers provide a wide range of mixing capabilities. Suitable for an array of laboratory applications including resuspension, protein binding, nucleic acid purification, etc. the mixers include interchangeable tube holders for accommodating all common tube sizes from 0.5 mL to 50 mL. The motion can be adjusted from vertical (end over end) mixing, to horizontal (rolling or hybridization style) mixing.

The Roto-Mini rotator is also available in a "Plus" configuration, providing the following additional features:

Specifications 

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• Two separate modes for BEADS AND WATER
• Quik-Cal™, simple in-lab calibration function
• Offers all of the advantages of a "Bead Bath"
• Eliminates constant refills (Burn-out protection)
• Easy (accessory free) securing of tubes and bottles
• Allows angled incubations
• Runs constant (no wait for heat-up)

Specifications 

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PR1MA™ Touch Power Supply

• Touch screen control
• Bright color display
• Dual orientation, auto-rotating display

The PR1MA™ Touch is a workhorse electrophoresis power supply, ideal for the efficient separation of nucleic acids and proteins as well as basic western blotting applications. Four pairs of output jacks are wired in parallel for connecting multiple electrophoresis tanks. A color touch screen allows quick setting and monitoring of all run conditions, including run time, voltage, and current. Users can select “Constant Current” or “Constant Voltage” during an electrophoresis run, keeping the chosen parameter fixed as resistance changes. The dual orientation design with a rotating display allows the PR1MA™ Touch to be installed in the most convenient location, on a shelf or bench, saving valuable space.

The PR1MA™ Touch features a logical user interface.

Setting up an electrophoresis run couldn’t be easier; simply touch the parameter to select it, press the “up” and “down” arrows to adjust the value, and then touch “Start”. All parameters are always displayed, with no need to toggle between Time, Voltage, or Amperage. In addition, the run status is always displayed.

Specifications

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Benchmark™ Roto-Therm™ Incubated Rotators

• Rotated mixing with temperature control
• Includes tube holders for common tube sizes
• Available with variable speed control and advanced shaking / mixing modes: Mix (Oscillating), Pause, Rock (Plus Model)

The Roto-Therm™ series of incubated rotating mixers provide a wide range of mixing capabilities. Suitable for an array of laboratory applications including resuspension, protein binding, nucleic acid purification, histochemistry, hybridization, etc. The mixers include interchangeable tube holders for accommodating all common tube sizes from 0.5 mL to 50 mL. The motion can be adjusted from vertical (end over end) mixing, to horizontal (rolling or hybridization style) mixing.  

For applications requiring temperature control, the Roto-Therm™ series can be digitally programmed to maintain chamber temperatures of ambient 5°C to 60°C and include an “in-lab” calibration function for ensuring accurate temperature control.

The Roto-Therm™ is also available in a “Plus” configuration, providing the following additional features:

• Variable speed: 5 to 70 rpm
• “Mix” function: Rotating in combination w/ oscillations (increased mixing)
• “Pause” function: Rotating with intermittent “stops” during rotation
• “Rock” function: Back and forth, gentle rocking motion (see-saw)

The Plus model also offers an additional rocking platform (4.5 x 3 in.), as well as a 96 x 0.2 mL tube/strip/plate holder for mixing PCR vessels in the “Mix” (oscillating) mode.

Specifications
 

Model	H2020	RTP2024
Temperature	Ambient 5° to 60°C
Speed	24 rpm	5 to 70 rpm
Mixing Modes	N/A	Mix, Pause, Rock
Dimensions	11.6 x 8.5 x 9 In. | 29.5 x 21.6 x 22.9 cm
Weight	9 lbs. | 4 kg.	10 lbs. | 4.5 kg.
Electrical	115 or 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A	Universal Voltage 100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A
Warranty	2-Year

 

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Benchmark™ MyBath™ Water Bath Series

The MyBath™ series is designed to guarantee superior accuracy and performance in a compact footprint. With four sizes to choose from, there is a MyBath™ to fit every lab.

Easy-to-use controls allow the user to digitally select and monitor settings. Adjustable in 0.1°C increments, the temperature is shown on a large, 3-digit display. The proprietary Quick-CAL™ feature allows for simple, in-lab calibration. High-efficiency insulation maintains temperature stability and uniformity within the bath while keeping the housing cool to the touch.

All the MyBath™ models feature seamless, stainless-steel chambers for easy cleaning and long life. The chambers resist rust and have no corners to collect dirt or contamination. The larger 8 L and 12 L units have drains for hassle-free water changes.

The 4 L, 8 L, and 12 L models include a see-through cover that can be removed or flipped back on a rear hinge to conserve bench space. The lid's gabled design will divert condensation to the front and back of the bath, away from samples.

Racks are available to accommodate 1.5 / 2.0 mL (B2000-4-T1520); 15 mL (B2000-8-T150); and 50 mL (B2000-8-T500) in the 8 L and 12 L MyBath™.

The capacity for the 8 L and 12 L MyBath™ is as follows: 2 B2000-4-T1520, 1 B2000-8-T500, 1 B2000-8-T150.

Specifications

	2 Liter	4 Liter	8 Liter	12 Liter
Item Number	B2000-2	MB2000-4	B2000-8	B2000-12
Temperature Range	Ambient + 5 to 100°C
Temp. Accuracy	±0.2°C at 37°C		±0.5°C at 37°C
Temp. Increments	0.1°C
Temp. Uniformity	±0.2°C at 37°C
Exterior (WxDxH)	6.5 x 8 x 6 in.	7.7 x 13.9 x 9 in.	17.5 x 10.5 x 12.4 in.	18 x 10.5 x 16.2 in.
Chamber (WxDxH)	5.5 x 6 x 4 in.	5.3 x 9.4 x 5.5 in.	12.8 x 10.4 x 5.9 in.	12.8 x 10.4 x 7.9 in.
Weight	4.5	15	17	17
Electrical	115 or 230 V, 50-60 Hz

  

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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

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• 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 In.) 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

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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 465-470 nm (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 465 nm, 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.

* 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

 
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SmartDoc™ 2.0 Imaging System

• Imaging enclosure works with all common smartphones
• System includes blue light illumination base, orange viewing cover, and orange photo filter
• Ideal for common safe stains (SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, GelGreen™, etc.)
• Visible blue light will not damage DNA
• Gel viewing and gel access for DNA band cutting
• Optional amber viewing glasses, for band excising
• Imaging enclosure can also be used on existing transilluminators

Introducing the SmartDoc™ 2.0 (Item no. E5001-SDB). This complete system has been developed for safely viewing nucleic acids in agarose gels and for capturing quality digital images with a smartphone camera.  Blue light is used instead of UV, which is safer for lab personnel and will not damage DNA samples.

The SmartDoc™ Imaging Enclosure can also be purchased separately (item no. E5000-SD) without the blue light illumination base.  The enclosure by itself can be used on most existing UV transilluminators or blue light transilluminators for smart phone imaging.

The illumination base emits an intense blue light with a peak output of 460 nm for optimum excitation of nucleic acids stained with green fluorescent dyes (SYBR® Green, SmartGlow™, GelStar™, GelGreen™, etc). The orange cover fits on top of the illumination base and acts as a filter to absorb blue light, allowing visualization of the fluorescing samples. The cover can also be set at an angle for gel access and cutting out DNA bands for further study.

The SmartDoc™ imaging enclosure includes an orange photo filter for photography of the gels with a smartphone. An extending adapter can be inserted for full dimension imaging of gels up to 15 x 15 cm or removed for close-up pictures. The enclosure can also be used directly on any other existing UV or blue light transilluminator.  Additional filters are available for imaging gels on a UV transilluminator.  Please see our “Filter and User Guide” to show which filter is best for different imaging applications.

Optional SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses

Accuris SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses offer exceptional protection for researchers working with bright blue LED and UV light illuminators. The polycarbonate filter lenses are shatter proof, scratch resistant and block light in the UV (280 nm) to blue (490 nm) wavelengths. In addition, they are compliant with ANSI Z87.1.

These glasses are ideal for general protection when working with hazardous wavelengths and for precision DNA band cutting on a UV or blue light transilluminator. While blocking hazardous UV and blue light, the glasses allow clear visualization of DNA bands stained with Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow™, SYBR Green and other fluorescent dyes. 

*Always wear appropriate UV protection for eyes and exposed skin when working with UV light sources.     

Specifications 
 

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