G-STORM THERMAL CYCLERS

Thermal cyclers purpose built for the demands ofcutting edge molecular biology with labtech.comG-STORM THERMAL CYCLERSBy labtech.comWhy labtech.com• ENGINEERED to deliversuperb thermal performancecharacteristics• SIMPLICITY DESIGNED into theeasy to use touch-screen interface• POWERFUL YET SIMPLE the newbenchmark in programming and control• QUALITY ASSURED NIST/UKAS traceablecalibration procedures and GLP approved• FULLY SUPPORTED by trained experts• QUALITY ISO certified companyCONTENTSIntroduction 2G-Storm GS4822 Thermal Cycler 3G-Storm GS1 Thermal Cycler 4G-Storm GS2 Thermal Cycler 6G-Storm GS4 Thermal Cycler 8G-Storm Thermal Blocks 10G-Storm specification information 11G-Storm ordering information 12Cycler Validation System (CVS) 13CVS ordering information 14Your local G-Storm distributor contact details 16Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.frMay 2012:V1

G-Storm by labtech.comIntroduction2G-Storm by labtech.com – purpose built for the demandsof cutting edge molecular biology, G-Storm is thebenchmark of thermal cycler excellence. Superb thermalperformance characteristics are perfectly balanced withease of operation ensuring that routine daily use neverbecomes a chore. Design and feel of G-Storm isparamount, resulting in a cycler that will deliver theresults you demand from a compact, yet robust systemthat will look great in your laboratory.The colour touch-screen is the heart of G-Storm’s control.The user interface is simplicity itself, making programming,file management and cycler control a breeze.To develop the G-Storm range, we listened to customers,worked with scientists and developed with engineers, arange of thermal cyclers that will not only exceed yourexpectations for excellence and performance, but will giveback the pleasure of research work by using a system thatlooks great and delivers quality data time after time.The G-Storm range of high quality thermal cyclersrepresents a complete family with a model available tomeet most applications, all with the same easy to use,large intuitive touch screen, fast, responsive and powerfulsoftware and all backed up with the Award WinningLabtech service facility.G-Storm is changing the way molecular biologists thinkabout using thermal cyclers. With so many featuresavailable from one machine combined with incredible easeof use, you’ll be amazed!“The thermal cycler solution forcutting-edge molecular biologists.”May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS4822 Thermal Cycler3The GS4822 thermal cycler is an ideal solution forscientists looking to maximise their research funds,and invest in a cycler that offers real flexibility andfunctionality.The 2 independent 48 well blocks, both with sprungheated lids that adapt to both tubes and high profile 48well plates within the GS4822 enables two programs tobe run independently or one program simultaneously onboth blocks. Either way, the GS4822 provides two blockfunctionality at an incredible price point.Both thermal blocks for the GS4822 have 2 independenttemperature control sensors and 4 peltier heating units,ensuring that temperature control and uniformityacross the block surface is accurate and reproducibletime after time, cycle after cycle. With the addition ofActive Sample Cooling (ASC) ensuring that samples arecooled until the heated lid reaches its targettemperature, therefore reducing non-specific primerbinding and extension, the GS4822 is protecting yoursamples even before your protocol has begun.Do you want gradients? Who wouldn’t?! The GS4822has the ability to run gradient programs on both oreither thermal blocks as a standard feature. Simplyenter a gradient step into your protocol, and the GS4822will generate a gradient over 8 columns (excludesGermany, USA and Japan, see the License Statementon page 12). If you want a wider gradient range, thenuse both blocks!As part of the G-Storm family of thermal cyclers, theGS4822 benefits from the same software architectureas the other products in the G-Storm range. The GS4822uses windows CE as its control platform with a 6.4” fullcolour touch screen. Users are able to store up to 1000programs within the onboard software. In addition,users can utilise G-Storm’s PC version of the softwareto generate programs remotely, and then simplytransfer via a USB stick to the thermal cycler.The new benchmark for programmingand controlUsers have the choice of entering known programsmanually or utilising the fabulous Program Wizard.The Program Wizard function and in-built primeralgorithms remove the requirement to calculate theideal protocol for your experiment manually. Simplyenter your primer sequences or melting temperatures(TM’s) and let the wizard do the rest! Manualprogramming utilises icon driven commands that enablequick, clear and intuitive protocol inputs. Even utilisingG-Storm’s gradient function effectively is simple.In short, the GS4822 is the ideal system for labsrequiring a solution for low to medium throughput PCRand/or multi-user functionality.GS4822’s “Home Page” is centralto the control of the cycler’svarious functions. Select thevarious options, including Wizard,Program and Start on the touchscreenand let the software takeyou through a logical process thatenables you to do what you want todo in easy, simple to follow steps.The icon driven programming issimplicity itself. Simply select thecommand that you require andadd it to your program and enteryour parameters when prompted.This method enables bothcomplex and simple protocols tobe entered with steps that includeGradient and Touchdown steps.The superb “Program Wizard” function uses primer sequences orprimer melting temperatures to calculate your protocol for you. Byentering this information, product length and any other “special”information, over just five steps, the wizard will present an ideal programbased on this information. Within a few clicks, you are ready to go!May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS1 Thermal Cycler4The ideal solution for molecular biologists looking fora cycler with advanced features, accuracy, performanceand ease of use, together with economy.GS1 is perfect for the experienced scientist who demandsthe very highest specifications and features and for thosewho are new to molecular biology that require a cycler thatis easy to use and to program. Built to the highestspecifications, the GS1 offers everything you need from athermal cycler.Colour touch-screen displayA full colour VGA, 6.4 inch TFT touch-screen displayprovides G-Storm with an interface in which programmingand control is point and click, as well as drag and drop.Control of G-Storm is via the touch-screen using a stylus,ball pen, or even your finger! (An optional keyboard andmouse can be attached via the USB port if you prefer).G-Storm software – simple yet powerfulIf you are new to molecular biology, programming anythermal cycler for the first time can be a dauntingprospect. This is not the case with G-Storm’s interface!Novices through to experts find the software intuitive andeasy to learn yet powerful enough to handle the mostcomplex of protocols. Users have the choice of enteringknown programs manually or utilising the fabulousProgram Wizard. The Program Wizard function andin-built primer algorithms remove the requirement tocalculate the ideal protocol for your experiment manually.Simply enter your primer sequences or meltingtemperatures (TM’s) and let the wizard do the rest! Manualprogramming utilises drag and drop principles, and theicon driven commands enable quick, clear and intuitiveprotocol inputs. Even utilising G-Storm’s gradient functioneffectively is simple. Optimal conditions from any gradientprotocol can be converted straight into a standard protocolwith only a single click! (Excludes Germany, USA andJapan, see the License Statement on page 12).A site license for G-Storm’s programming softwareinterface is also provided free of charge for use on PC’s,enabling experimental design and programming from yourdesktop. Protocols can be transferred via memory stick toand from your PC straight onto G-Storm.FAST BlocksChoose between standard and new FAST Blocks:• Ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 with FAST Block option• Increased productivity by faster protocolsLabtech offers the choice of standard thermal blocks withramp rates of up to 3°CS -1 together with the new FASTBlock (96 and 384) option with ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 .Utilising a new electroplating process to reduce materialthermal mass, the FAST Blocks are made from solid silverwith a gold finish. The FAST Blocks have incrediblethermal conductivity properties that enable superb heatingand cooling capability. These characteristics result in ramprates of up to 6°CS -1 , twice the speed of our standardanodised aluminium blocks. By increasing the speed of thethermal block, protocols can be completed in less time,therefore enabling more samples to be run per day.FAST gradientsWhen optimising biological experiments, the samegradient functionality of the cyclers is available on theFAST Blocks, ensuring that whatever block option youchoose, you can be sure to achieve the very best data fromyour biological material. FAST Blocks are available in 96well and 384 well options.G-Storm is changing the way molecular biologists thinkabout using thermal cyclers. With so many featuresavailable from one machine combined with incredible easeof use, you’ll be amazed!Quality assured• NIST/UKAS traceable calibration procedures• Password control – allows access to various reports• Administrator, user and guest levels enableprograms to be written, edited, protected and runaccording to status• Power failure options – continue or halt• Barcode reading option• Encrypted GLP documentation produced with everyprogram runLabtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.frMay 2012:V1

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS1 Thermal Cycler5Multi-Sensor block technologyEach thermal block has 4 independent temperaturecontrol sensors and 8 peltier heating units, ensuringthat temperature control and uniformity across theblock surface are accurate and reproducible time aftertime, cycle after cycle. With features such as ActiveSample Cooling (ASC) ensuring that samples arecooled until the heated lid reaches its targettemperature, therefore reducing non-specific primerbinding and extension, G-Storm is protecting yoursamples even before your protocol has begun.A gradient feature for protocol optimisation is standardon all blocks, plate and tube block formats, 96, 96combi and 384 well, ensuring that you get the very bestdata from your starting biological material. Thegradient range is user programmable from 4°C to 30°Cacross the thermal block (gradient can be run within atemperature range of 30°C to 80°C). (ExcludesGermany, USA and Japan, see the License Statementon page 12).G-Storm’s “Home Page” is centralto the control of the cycler’s variousfunctions. Select the variousoptions, including Program Wizard,New Program, Run Program, onthe touch-screen and let thesoftware take you through a logicalprocess that enables you to do whatyou want to do in easy, simple tofollow steps.The icon driven, drag and dropprogramming is simplicity itself.Simply select the command thatyou require, drag it into theprogram window and enter yourparameters when prompted. Thismethod enables both complex andsimple protocols to be visualisedduring programming by selectingthe “profile” option.The superb “Program Wizard”function uses primer sequences orprimer melting temperatures tocalculate your protocol for you. Byentering this information, productlength and any other “special”information, over just five steps, thewizard will present an ideal programbased on this information. Within afew clicks, you are ready to go!Easy to operate and maintainG-Storm is probably the easiest thermal cycler to use whilstoffering probably the most advanced protocol monitoringcurrently available. The status of the cycler is always visiblewith actual and target temperatures displayed graphically inreal-time. Lab books and GLP reporting provide additionaldata vital for accreditation or validation for use in labswhere quality control and monitoring is paramount.Internal performance protocols ensure that your cycler isperforming as it should and provide peace of mind thatyour experimental data is sound and accurate. Thermalblocks within G-Storm exchange in seconds without toolsor the need for a specialist engineer; such a featurereduces any potential downtime to an absolute minimum.The USB port accepts memory sticks for program transfer/export and even operating software upgrades from the web ore-mailed directly to you from your local service team.For specification information please turn to page 11. For ordering information please turn to page 12.May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS2 Thermal Cycler6The G-Storm GS2 is the perfect thermal cycler solutionfor laboratories that require medium to high throughputperformance or for labs that have multi-user demands!A good looking, medium to high throughput workhorse,the G-Storm GS2 is purpose built for the demands of themodern molecular biology laboratory.Colour touch-screen displayThe full colour VGA, 8.4 inch TFT touch-screen displaypresents users with an interface in which programmingand control is point and click, as well as drag and drop.Control of GS2 is via the touch-screen, using a stylus,ball pen, or even your finger! (An optional keyboard andmouse can be attached via the USB port if you prefer).G-Storm software – simple yet powerfulIf you are new to molecular biology, programming anythermal cycler for the first time can be a daunting prospect.This is not the case with GS2’s interface! Novices throughto experts find the software intuitive and easy to learn yetpowerful enough to handle the most complex of protocols.Users have the choice of entering known programsmanually or utilising the fabulous Program Wizard. TheProgram Wizard function and in-built primer algorithmsremove the requirement to calculate the ideal protocol foryour experiment manually. Simply enter your primersequences or melting temperatures (TM’s) and let thewizard do the rest! Manual programming utilises drag anddrop principles, and the icon driven commands enablequick, clear and intuitive protocol inputs. Even utilisingGS2’s gradient function effectively is simple. Optimalconditions from any gradient protocol can be convertedstraight into a standard protocol with only a single click!(Excludes Germany, USA and Japan, see the LicenseStatement on page 12).A site license for G-Storm programming software interfaceis also provided free of charge for use on PC’s, enablingexperimental design and programming from your desktop.Protocols can be transferred via memory stick to and fromyour PC straight onto the GS2.G-Storm is changing the way molecular biologists thinkabout using thermal cyclers. With so many featuresavailable from one machine combined with incredible easeof use, you’ll be amazed!Multi-Sensor block technologyBoth of the thermal blocks within the GS2 have 4independent temperature control sensors and 8 peltierheating units, ensuring that temperature control anduniformity across the block surface is accurate andreproducible time after time, cycle after cycle. Withfeatures such as Active Sample Cooling (ASC) ensuringthat samples are cooled until the heated lid reaches itstarget temperature, therefore reducing non-specificprimer binding and extension, GS2 is protecting yoursamples even before your protocol has begun.A gradient feature for protocol optimisation is standard onall blocks, plate and tube block formats, 96, 96 combi and384 well, ensuring that you get the very best data fromyour starting biological material. The gradient range isuser programmable from 4°C to 30°C across the thermalblock (gradient can be run within a temperature range of30°C to 80°C).FAST BlocksChoose between standard and new FAST Blocks:• Ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 with FAST Block option• Increased productivity by faster protocolsQuality assured• NIST/UKAS traceable calibration procedures• Password control – allows access to various reports• Administrator, user and guest levels enableprograms to be written, edited, protected and runaccording to status• Power failure options – continue or halt• Barcode reading option• Encrypted GLP documentation produced with everyprogram runLabtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.frMay 2012:V1

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS2 Thermal Cycler7Continued from page 6…labtech.com offer the choice of standard thermalblocks with ramp rates of up to 3°CS -1 together withthe new FAST Block (96 and 384) option with ramprates of up to 6°CS -1 .Utilising a new electroplating process to reducematerial thermal mass, the FAST Blocks are madefrom solid silver with a gold finish. The FAST Blockshave incredible thermal conductivity properties thatenable superb heating and cooling capability. Thesecharacteristics result in ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 ,twice the speed of our standard anodised aluminiumblocks. By increasing the speed of the thermal block,protocols can be completed in less time, thereforeenabling more samples to be run per day.FAST gradientsWhen optimising biological experiments, the samegradient functionality of the cyclers is available on theFAST Blocks, ensuring that whatever block option youchoose, you can be sure to achieve the very best datafrom your biological material. FAST Blocks areavailable in 96 well and 384 well options (excludesGermany, USA and Japan, see the License Statementon page 12).Easy to operate and maintainInternal performance protocols ensure that the GS2 isoperating as it should and provides peace of mind thatyour experimental data is sound and accurate. Thethermal blocks within GS2 exchange in secondswithout tools or the need for a specialist engineer;such a feature reduces any potential downtime to anabsolute minimum. The USB port accepts memorysticks for program transfer/export and even operatingsoftware upgrades from the web or e-mailed directlyto you from your local service team.G-Storm GS2 is probably the easiest thermal cyclerto use whilst offering probably the most advancedprotocol monitoring currently available. The statusof each block on the cycler can be viewedindividually with actual temperatures displayedgraphically in real-time. Lab books and GLPreporting provide additional data vital for accreditationor validation for use in labs where quality control andmonitoring is paramount.G-Storm’s “Home Page” is centralto the control of the cycler’s variousfunctions. Select the variousoptions, including Program Wizard,New Program, Run Program, onthe touch-screen and let thesoftware take you through a logicalprocess that enables you to do whatyou want to do in easy, simple tofollow steps.The icon driven, drag and dropprogramming is simplicity itself.Simply select the command thatyou require, drag it into theprogram window and enter yourparameters when prompted. Thismethod enables both complex andsimple protocols to be visualisedduring programming by selectingthe “profile” option.The superb “Program Wizard”function uses primer sequences orprimer melting temperatures tocalculate your protocol for you. Byentering this information, productlength and any other “special”information, over just five steps, thewizard will present an ideal programbased on this information. Within afew clicks, you are ready to go!For specification information please turn to page 11. For ordering information please turn to page 12.May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS4 Thermal Cycler8The G-Storm GS4 is the perfect thermal cycler solutionfor delivering high throughput performance! A goodlooking, high throughput workhorse, the G-Storm GS4 ispurpose built for the demands of high throughputmolecular biology.Colour touch-screen displayThe full colour VGA, 8.4 inch TFT touch-screen displaypresents users with an interface in which programmingand control are point and click, as well as drag and drop.Control of G-Storm is via the touch-screen, using a stylus,ball pen, or even your finger! (An optional keyboard andmouse can be attached via the USB port if you prefer).G-Storm software – simple yet powerfulIf you are new to molecular biology, programming anythermal cycler for the first time can be a dauntingprospect. This is not the case with G-Storm’s interface!Novices through to experts find the software intuitive andeasy to learn yet powerful enough to handle the mostcomplex of protocols. Users have the choice of enteringknown programs manually or utilising the fabulousProgram Wizard. The Program Wizard function andin-built primer algorithms remove the requirement tocalculate the ideal protocol for your experiment manually.Simply enter your primer sequences or meltingtemperatures (TM’s) and let the wizard do the rest! Manualprogramming utilises drag and drop principles, and theicon driven commands enable quick, clear and intuitiveprotocol inputs. Even using G-Storm’s gradient functioneffectively is simple. Optimal conditions from any gradientprotocol can be converted straight into a standard protocolwith only a single click! (Excludes Germany, USA andJapan, see the License Statement on page 12).A site license for G-Storm’s programming softwareinterface is also provided free of charge for use on PCs,enabling experimental design and programming from yourdesktop. Protocols can be transferred via memory stick toand from your PC straight onto G-Storm.G-Storm is changing the way molecular biologists thinkabout using thermal cyclers. With so many featuresavailable from one machine combined with incredibleease of use, you’ll be amazed!FAST BlocksChoose between standard and new FAST Blocks:• Ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 with FAST Block option• Increased productivity by faster protocolsLabtech offers the choice of standard thermal blocks withramp rates of up to 3°CS -1 together with the new FASTBlock (96 and 384) option with ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 .Utilising a new electroplating process to reduce materialthermal mass, the FAST Blocks are made from solid silverwith a gold finish. The FAST Blocks have incredible thermalconductivity properties that enable superb heating andcooling capability. These characteristics result in ramprates of up to 6°CS -1 , twice the speed of our standardanodised aluminium blocks. By increasing the speed of thethermal block, protocols can be completed in less time,therefore enabling more samples to be run per day.FAST gradientsWhen optimising biological experiments, the same gradientfunctionality of the cyclers is available on the FAST Blocks,ensuring that whatever block option you choose, you can besure to achieve the very best data from your biologicalmaterial.FAST Blocks are available in 96 well and 384 well options.Quality assured• NIST/UKAS traceable calibration procedures• Password control – allows access to various reports• Administrator, user and guest levels enableprograms to be written, edited, protected and runaccording to status• Power failure options – continue or halt• Barcode reading option• Encrypted GLP documentation produced with everyprogram runLabtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.frMay 2012:V1

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm GS4 Thermal Cycler9Multi-Sensor block technologyEach of the four thermal blocks within G-Storm GS4have 4 independent temperature control sensors and8 peltier heating units, ensuring that temperaturecontrol and uniformity across the block surface isaccurate and reproducible time after time, cycle aftercycle. With features such as Active Sample Cooling(ASC) ensuring that samples are cooled until theheated lid reaches its target temperature, thereforereducing non-specific primer binding and extension,G-Storm is protecting your samples even before yourprotocol has begun.A gradient feature for protocol optimisation is standardon all blocks, plate and tube block formats, 96, 96combi and 384 well, ensuring that you get the very bestdata from your starting biological material. Thegradient range is user programmable from 4°C to 30°Cacross the thermal block (gradient can be run within atemperature range of 30°C to 80°C).Easy to operate and maintainG-Storm is probably the easiest thermal cycler to usewhilst offering probably the most advanced protocolmonitoring currently available. The status of eachblock on the cycler can be viewed individually withactual temperatures displayed graphically in real-time.Lab books and GLP reporting provide additional datavital for accreditation or validation for use in labswhere quality control and monitoring is paramount.Internal performance protocols ensure that G-StormGS4 is operating as it should and provide peace of mindthat your experimental data is sound and accurate. Thethermal blocks within G-Storm exchange in secondswithout tools or the need for a specialist engineer;such a feature reduces any potential downtime to anabsolute minimum.The USB port accepts memory sticks for programtransfer/export and even operating softwareupgrades from the web or e-mailed directly to youfrom your local service team.G-Storm’s “Home Page” is centralto the control of the cycler’s variousfunctions. Select the variousoptions, including Program Wizard,New Program, Run Program, onthe touch-screen and let thesoftware take you through a logicalprocess that enables you to do whatyou want to do in easy, simple tofollow steps.The icon driven, drag and dropprogramming is simplicity itself.Simply select the command thatyou require, drag it into theprogram window and enter yourparameters when prompted. Thismethod enables both complex andsimple protocols to be visualisedduring programming by selectingthe “profile” option.The superb “Program Wizard”function uses primer sequences orprimer melting temperatures tocalculate your protocol for you. Byentering this information, productlength and any other “special”information, over just five steps, thewizard will present an ideal programbased on this information. Within afew clicks, you are ready to go!“The G-Storm GS4 is agood looking, highthroughput workhorse.”For specification information please turn to page 11. For ordering information please turn to page 12.May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm Thermal Blocks10Each thermal block within G-Storm has fourindependent temperature control sensors andeight peltier heating units, ensuring thattemperature control and uniformity acrossthe block surface is accurate andreproducible time after time, cycle aftercycle.With features such as Active SampleCooling (ASC) ensuring that samplesare cooled until the heated lid reachesits target temperature, thereforereducing non-specific primer bindingand extension, the G-Storm is protectingyour samples, even before your protocolhas begun.G-STORM FAST BLOCKSYou have the choice of standard thermal blocks with ramprates of up to 3°CS -1 or the FAST Block (96 and 384) optionwith ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 .UPGRADE TO THE G-STORM FASTBLOCK AND ENJOY...• Ramp rates of up to 6°CS -1 with FAST Block option• Increased productivity by faster protocolsUtilising a new electroplating process to reduce materialthermal mass, the G-Storm FAST Blocks are made fromsolid silver with a gold finish. The FAST Blocks haveincredible thermal conductivity properties that enablesuperb heating and cooling capability. Thesecharacteristics result in ramp rates of up to 6°CS-1,twice the speed of our standard anodisedaluminium blocks. By increasing the speed ofthe thermal block, protocols can be completedin less time, therefore enabling more samplesto be run per day.FAST GRADIENTSWhen optimising biological experiments, the same gradientfunctionality of the G-Storm cyclers is available on theG-Storm FAST Blocks, ensuring that whatever block optionyou choose, you can be sure to achieve the very best datafrom your biological material. FAST Blocks are available in96 well and 384 well options.GRADIENTS ON ALL BLOCKSA gradient feature for protocol optimisation is standardon all blocks (96, 96 combi and 384 well) ensuring that youget the very best data from your starting biologicalmaterial. The gradient range is user programmable from4°C to 30°C across all 12 columns of the thermal block(gradient can be run within a temperature range of 30°C to80°C). (Excludes Germany, USA and Japan, see theLicense Statement on page 12).For specification information please turn to page 11. For ordering information please turn to page 12.Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.frMay 2012:V1

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm specification information11May 2012:V1SPECIFICATIONS GS4822 GS1 GS2 GS4Thermal blocksBlock materialsTraceabilityBlocks availableThermal blockcharacteristics2 x independent 48 wellblocks; Modular nickelplated anodised aluminiumblocks with 4 Peltier Heatmodules and 2 thermistorsensors per block.2 x 48 well FIXED gradientblock for 48 x 0.2ml tubes orstrips (8x6 format) (NotInterchangeable)STANDARD BLOCKS: Modular nickel plated anodised aluminium blocks with eightpeltier heat modules and four thermistor sensors.FAST BLOCKS: Electroplated solid silver gold plated block with eight peltier heatmodules and four thermistor sensors.NIST traceable temperature calibrationTemperature range 4°C – 99°CTemperature controlCalculated mode with tubecontrol algorithmsAny block:96 well gradient block for 96 well plates or 96 x 0.2ml tubes96/48 well combi block for 96 x 0.2ml tubes or 48 x 0.5ml tubes384 well gradient block – high throughput block – for 384 well plates 96 well FASTgradient block for 96 well plates or 96 x 0.2ml tube384 well FAST gradient block for 384 well plates. In-situ block – for four glass slidesCalculated mode with plate and tube control algorithmsVolume range 2-150µl 5-100µlBlock accuracyBlock homogeneity+/- 0.4°C (20-99°C)+/- 0.4°CRamp rates Ramp rates up to 3°CS -1 Ramp rates (standard block) Up to 3°CS -1Ramp rates (FAST Block) up to 6°CS -1Gradient temperaturerange*30°C – 80°CMax/min gradient span 20°C / 5°C 30°C / 1°CSample-overshootSensor temperatureregulation accuracyHeated lids

G-Storm by labtech.comG-Storm ordering information12Part NumberDescriptionG-Storm GS4822 Thermal CyclerGS004822Supplied complete as specified with 2 x 48 well gradient blocks for 48 x 0.2ml tubes or strips(8x6 format)G-Storm GS1 Thermal CyclerGS00001Supplied complete as specified. Requires 1 gradient block (not included) – please selectfrom Thermal Block SectionG-Storm GS2 Thermal CyclerGS00002MSupplied complete as specified. Requires 2 gradient blocks (not included) – please selectfrom Thermal Block SectionG-Storm GS4 Thermal CyclerGS00004MSupplied complete as specified. Requires 4 gradient blocks (not included) – please selectfrom Thermal Block SectionG-Storm Thermal BlocksGSB00096 96 Well Thermal BlockGSB00384 384 Well Thermal BlockGSFAST96 96 Well FAST Thermal BlockGSFAST384 384 Well FAST Thermal BlockGSB09648 Combi Thermal Block (96 x 0.2ml or 48 x 0.5ml tubes)GSB0SITU In-situ block (for 4 standard glass microscope slides)LICENSE STATEMENTDue to license restrictions the gradient functionality is not available in Germany, USA and Japan.May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comCycler Validation System (CVS)13The four cycler validation systems (CVS) providetoday’s demanding researchers with a flexibleset of tools to validate independently theperformance of most leading thermal cyclers.All systems can be used with powerful Windowsbased software or in stand-alone mode to form acore part of any laboratories’ quality assuranceprocedures.Each probe has its own unique identity and isindependently calibrated using standards traceable to theinternational temperature standard ITS90 to ensure fulltemperature traceability.The flexible probe docking system enables sensors to beplaced in any of the 96 positions of a 96 well block creatingthe ultimate in flexibility.A rapid time constant of only 200ms ensures temperaturesare quickly captured even for the most demanding PCRprotocols.PCR troubleshooting is made simple; understand if theproblem is the reagents or the thermal cycler in under halfan hour.All records are stored in encrypted, GLP compliant filesto facilitate life cycle monitoring and protocol transferbetween different manufacturers models.CVS specificationG-StormCyclerTestFeature CVS 8, 16 & 24 CVS 48 DriftCon MTASApplication for End user Trained engineer/tester End user DistributorCharge per test No No Yes YesMax acquisition rate 10 Hertz 5 Hertz 2 Hertz 2 HertzMax no. of sensors 8, 16 or 24 48 or 96 16 48Measurement resolution 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bitsAccuracy 0.1°C 0.1°C 0.1°C 0.1°CUnique identity for eachtemperature sensorYes Yes No NoFlexible sensor positioning Yes – up to 96 positions Yes – up to 96 positions No NoMicroplate format Yes Yes Yes YesDays usable per year365 days/yearuninterrupted operation365 days/yearuninterrupted operationReturn to manufacturerecalibration requiredLid down testing For some cyclers For some cyclers No NoWeighted skirt for lid uptestsPC softwarePowerOptional accessory Optional accessory No NoFull – GLP compliantSuiteLithium Ion Battery-USBchargedFull – GLP compliantSuiteLithium Ion Battery-USBchargedFull – GLP compliantSuiteMains Supply90v – 240v ACReturn to manufacturerecalibration requiredFull – GLP compliantSuiteUnknownConnection to PC USB USB RS 232 RS 232Operating modes PC/stand-alone PC/stand-alone PC PCSample volume modelled 10ul 10ul Unknown UnknownVariable volume true insample measurementNIST traceable ITS 90measurementsIndependent referencesensorYes Yes No NoYes Yes Yes YesYes Yes No NoMay 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

G-Storm by labtech.comCVS ordering information14Part NumberDescriptionCVS Control Module7007001 Up to 8 probes7007002 Up to 16 probes7007003 Up to 24 probes7007004 Up to 48 probesCVS Systems7006001 CVS 8 thermal cycler validation system including, control module, 8 sensors and PC software7006002 CVS 16 thermal cycler validation system including, control module, 16 sensors and PC software7006003 CVS 24 thermal cycler validation system including, control module, 24 sensors and PC software7006004 CVS 48 thermal cycler validation system including, control module, 48 sensors and PC softwareTemperature Sensors7009001 Single probe7009002 8 probe pack7009003 16 probe pack7009004 24 probe pack7009005 48 probe pack7009007 CVS extra long probe on 0.75m lead7009008 CVS bare thermistor probe, for fluid measurements in sample tubes7009009 Temperature reference sensorPC Software7008001 Windows 7, Windows NT, Windows XP PC compatible computer with Pentium microprocessor,256 RAM required. At least 1024 x 768 x 24 bit graphics display“The CVS range ofmulti-channel systemsof thermal cycler validationhelps to ensure optimalthermal cyclerperformance.”May 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr

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16Your local G-Storm distributor contact detailsMay 2012:V1Labtech France - 2bis rue Léon Blum - 91120 PalaiseauTél.: +33 (0)1 64 53 22 70 - Fax: +33 (0)820 568 811Email: contact@labtech.fr - www.labtech.fr