Compare the configurations.
Keep the model details together. Review each instrument’s stated format, then open its page for the specifications and documentation.
Conventional PCR
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| Model | Manufacturer | Sample format | Block configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima 96 | Four E's | 96 wells; 0.2 mL tubes, 8-tube strips or non-skirted/semi-skirted 96-well plates | 96-well format with six thermoelectric modules |
| OptimaFlex Single Block | Four E's | 1 × 96 wells; 0.2 mL tubes and 8-tube strips; non-skirted/semi-skirted 96-well plates | One 96-well block |
| OptimaFlex Dual Block | Four E's | 2 × 48 wells; 0.2 mL tubes and 8-tube strips | 2 independently operated 48-well blocks |
| OptimaFlex Triple Block | Four E's | 3 × 32 wells; 0.2 mL tubes and 8-tube strips | 3 independently operated 32-well blocks |
Real-time PCR
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| Model | Manufacturer | Sample format | Fluorescence channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentier Mini | Tianlong | 16 wells | 2 |
| Gentier Mini+ | Tianlong | 16 wells | 4 |
| Four E's 16-Well Real-Time PCR | Four E's | 16 wells arranged as 2 × 8 wells; clear 0.2 mL tubes or transparent 8-tube strips | Confirm with your quote |
| Gentier 96R | Tianlong | 96 wells | 4 |
| Gentier 96E | Tianlong | 96 wells | 6 |
| Gentier X3C | Tianlong | 3 × 32 wells | 4 |
| Gentier X3R | Tianlong | 3 × 32 wells | 4 |
| Gentier X3S | Tianlong | 3 × 32 wells | 6 |
| Gentier X3E | Tianlong | 3 × 32 wells | 6 |
| Four E's 96-Well Real-Time PCR | Four E's | 96 wells (12 × 8) | 6 detection channels |
Temperature verification
The verification kit is an accessory and is not counted as a PCR instrument.
| Model | Manufacturer | Listed purpose | Documented instrument fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Verification Kit | Four E's | Temperature-verification accessory; not a PCR instrument | Manual identifies Four E's Optima 96; confirm fit for the intended instrument |
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