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Can I purchase the sample block for the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler (Cat. No. A24811) as a standalone product? Is it replaceable/interchangeable? Product FAQ

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Unfortunately, we do not sell the sample block for the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler separately. Only the ProFlex series and the Automated series of thermal cyclers have interchangeable blocks that we sell separately.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Real-Time PCR and Digital PCR Instruments Support Center.

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Specification Sheet: SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler Product Literature

What is the maximum block ramp rate of the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The maximum block ramp rate of the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler is 4 degrees C/sec.

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Is there wireless connectivity with the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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Like the ProFlex PCR System, the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler can be connected wirelessly with an optional High-Power USB W-Fi Module, Cat. No. A26774.

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What is the method storage capacity for the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The storage capacity for the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler is approximately 5.9 GB. The run methods and run records stored use most of the memory. It can store 1.2 million run methods.

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What types of plastics can I use with the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The compatible plates and plastics are the same as those used with the ProFlex 96-Well PCR System and can be viewed here (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/pcr/pcr-plastics/thermal-cycler-plastics/proflex-96-3x32.html).

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How do the VeriFlex Blocks work on the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler features innovative VeriFlex Blocks for enhanced PCR functionality. Three separate Peltier blocks (4 columns each) provide maximal versatility and flexibility and offer two key benefits:

- PCR optimization: each block can be set with a specific temperature, which is ideal for precise control over PCR optimization.
- Run more experiments: the three Peltier blocks can also be used to run up to three different annealing temperatures in the same run.

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Specification Sheet: MiniAmp Thermal Cyclers Product Literature

Quick Reference: MiniAmp Thermal Cycler and MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler - Installation and Operation Manual / Product Insert

  • Pub. No.: 28ef93548e6c7328fb927ffbc3e2b771b66d4c21
  • Version: C
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Is there wireless connectivity with the MiniAmp/MiniAmpPlus Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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Like the ProFlex PCR System and SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler, the MiniAmp/MiniAmpPlus Thermal Cycler can be connected wirelessly with an optional High-Power USB W-Fi Module, Cat. No. A26774.

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What is the difference between the MiniAmp and MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cyclers? Product FAQ

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There are 2 key differences:
- The MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler has 3 VeriFlex zones while the MiniAmp Thermal Cycler does not.
- The MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler has a block ramp rate of 3.5 degrees C/sec while the MiniAmp Thermal Cycler has a block ramp rate of 3.0 degrees C/sec.

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What is the maximum block ramp rate of the MiniAmp/MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The maximum block ramp rate of the MiniAmp Thermal Cycler is 3 degrees C/sec.
The maximum block ramp rate of the MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler is 3.5 degrees C/sec.

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What types of blocks are available on the MiniAmp/MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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We offer only a 96-well standard (0.2 mL) block that is not interchangeable. The 96-well block for the MiniAmp Plus Thermal Cycler has a block with 3 VeriFlex zones while the MiniAmp Thermal Cycler has an isothermal block.

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What is the Auto Delta feature on the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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The AutoDelta feature allows you to incrementally increase or decrease the temperature or hold time with each cycle for a given step within a cycling stage. One common application for this is touchdown PCR.

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What types of blocks are available on the SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler? Product FAQ

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We offer only a 96-well standard (0.2 mL) block that is not interchangeable.

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