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Applied Biosystems 2720 User Manual

Applied Biosystems 2720
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1-2 System Overview
Introducing the Applied Biosystems 2720 Thermal Cycler
About the
Instrument
The Applied Biosystems 2720 Thermal Cycler is an automated instrument, specifically
designed for the amplification of nucleic acids using the GeneAmp Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) process.
The instrument has an integrated 96-well sample block, which houses an internal
Peltier heating/cooling unit. The sample block is made of aluminum to provide optimal
thermal transfer rate.
Platinum sensors provide:
Wide temperature range:
4 °C to 99.9 °C
Accuracy: ±0.25 °C from 35 °C to 99.9 °C
Long term stability and high reliability
The sample block accommodates several different types of MicroAmp
®
disposable
tubes and plates, which must be used in order to create a sealed chamber.
The 2720 Thermal Cycler has an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface, which is
described in “About the Control Panel” on page 1-4.
GR1988
Sample block
Control panel
Power on/off
RS485 port

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Applied Biosystems 2720 Specifications

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BrandApplied Biosystems
Model2720
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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