ABI Prism® 7900HT Sequence Detection System ... - OpenWetWare

Interchangeable
Thermal Cycler
Blocks
! WARNING PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Hot Surface. Use care when working around
this area to avoid being burned by hot components.
The 7900HT instrument features a Peltier-based, interchangeable sample block
module based on the technology established in the GeneAmp® PCR System 9700
thermal cycler. The internal Peltier heating/cooling unit is housed in the sample block
module. The sample block module is made of aluminum to provide the optimal thermal
transfer rate.
Warning
GR2028
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The sample block module provides:
♦ Wide temperature range: 4–99.9 °C
♦ Accuracy: ±0.25 °C from35–99.9 °C
♦ Heat/cool rate: 1.5 °C per second
♦ Temperature uniformity: ±0.5 °C (measured 30 sec after the clock starts)
♦ Long-term stability and high reliability
The interchangeable sample block module… See Page
supports multiple consumable formats. 2-10
provides several different modes of operation (including 9600 mode and
programmable temperature ramps).
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reduces instrument downtime by allowing immediate replacement of the block.
permits easy access to the sample block for troubleshooting and maintenance.
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Circuitry and connections
to the instrument
(Do Not Touch)
Heat sinks
(Do Not Touch)
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