Hydrocycler2 ™ by LGC

Combining throughput, efficiency and robust design, the Hydrocycler range of water bath thermal cyclers offer an attractive alternative to traditional Peltier-based thermal cyclers for high-throughput PCR.

Water conducts heat - Using water to conduct heat to a PCR sample offers multiple advantages including the ability to process many plates or arrays in parallel for high throughput with minimum variation in temperature from plate to plate or array to array.

Fast cycling time - In addition, cycling time is 40% faster since there is no need to ramp temperatures up or down during the PCR cycle.

Precise temperature control - Plates and arrays automatically move from one temperature bath to another and the temperature of each bath can be precisely controlled.

Why choose the Hydrocycler²

Increased Throughput

• Ability to process more than 145,000 samples in an eight-hour day*
• Suitable for 96-, 384- and 1536-well plate formats and 384-well
• Nexar® or IntelliQube® Array Tape® with minimal system set up

Efficient Amplification

• Circulation Jet ensures temperature uniformity in each tank for high PCR consistency and eliminates edge effect
• Multi-bath system delivers precise temperature control, enhances cycling time, and eliminates temperature fluctuations
• Minimal external heat generation eliminates the need for an air conditioned environment
• Compact footprint for placement on floor or lab benchtop with tank covers minimizing water evaporation.
• Optimized protocols for both plates and Array Tape

Intuitive User Interface

• Simple and intuitive user interface for easy use
• Optional barcode tracking with accompanying software
• Report generation and log file reviewer

Chemistry

• Supports all common end-point PCR chemistries and protocols as well as emulsion PCR (ePCR)
• Provides uniform temperature across the entire plate or array for consistent reactions and accurate data