qTOWER iris series Real-time Thermal Cycler (qPCR)
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Features
qTOWER iris - Real-Time PCR Thermocycler
- Complete Spectrum: Clear signals from UV-A to Near Infrared (NIR), multiplexing for up to six targets simultaneously
- Freedom of Choice: Compatible with all standard dyes, consumables, reagents, and assays
- Color Modules: Select freely and purchase individually
- Temperature Accuracy: ± 0.15 degrees Celsius (market standard: up to ± 0.4 degrees Celsius)
- Application Support: Direct from the manufacturer
- Open Access: Raw data freely accessible (or presented as interpolated curves)
- Noise Level: Barely audible
Product Info
qTOWER iris Series - Feel Free to Explore
The real-time PCR thermal cycler qTOWER iris empowers your exploration. It equips you to meet your current and future needs in qPCR, as a truly open system: You are free to choose what it takes for your venture – from consumables, assays, to color modules. The instrument can hit six targets at once. And for your peace of mind, you can count on a system designed for long-term use that operates quietly and smoothly, providing uniform precision across every well.
Efficient Work with Clear Signals
The Full Spectrum: qTOWER iris processes up to six targets simultaneously and provides clear signals across the entire spectrum — from Near Infrared (NIR) to UV-A. The device comes factory-calibrated, eliminating the need for recalibration when introducing new dyes.
Ergonomics: qTOWER iris performs a self-test before each run, and the fiber optic system can be checked through Fiber check. The mechanics are faultless and operation is quiet, contributing to a peaceful lab environment.
Free Choice: Color modules are sold separately, and the choice of dyes and consumables is entirely yours. The device does not require recalibration for new dyes, and weak signals can be selectively amplified through software gain settings.
Accelerated Research Without Edge Effects
Precision in Each Well: The target temperature is precisely reached during heating and cooling, without overshooting or undershooting, preventing false amplification (artifacts). There are also no edge effects; thanks to uniform temperature distribution across the entire block, the deviation is ± 0.15 degrees Celsius, compared to the market standard of ± 0.4 degrees. This also applies to readout results: Since the fiber optic advances column by column, it reads each well from the same angle, unlike camera optics.
Faster Assay Completion: The Linear Gradient Tool allows for the testing of various temperatures column-wise in the same run, with twelve temperature ranges for the 96-well block (24 for the 384-well block). The gradient function spans up to 40°C for the 96-well block or 24°C for the 384-well block and can be adjusted in increments of at least 0.1°C.
Technical Data
qTOWER iris | qTOWER iris touch | qTOWER iris 384 | |
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Sample block capacity | Silver sample block with gold coating | Aluminum sample block with alloy |
Sample volume | 5 – 100 μL | 2 – 30 μL (5 – 20 μL recommended) |
Heating | Max. 8 °C/s and Ø 7 °C/s | Max. 4 °C/s and Ø 3 °C/s |
Cooling | Max. 5.5 °C/s and Ø 4.5 °C/s | Max. 2 °C/s and Ø 1.5 °C/s |
Temperature setting range |
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Temperature uniformity | ± 0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s) | |
Gradient | 0.1 °C – 40 °C over 12 columns | 0.1 °C – 24 °C over 24 columns |
Light source |
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Optical detection | Highly sensitive PMT (Photo Multiplier Tube) | |
Excitation/detection range | 440 nm – 670 nm / 505 nm – 730 nm | |
Multiplex capacity | Up to 6 targets, no passive reference necessary | |
Filter configurations | Flexible filter configuration: 6 positions in the device | |
Sensitivity | Detects 1 copy of target sequence | |
Dynamic range | 10 orders of magnitude | |
Control and analysis software | PC- or touchscreen-based version | PC version |
Connectivity | USB, Ethernet | |
Footprint (W/D/H) | 30.4 cm x 31.5 cm x 58.7 cm (12”x 12.4”x 23.1”) | |
Order Info
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
844-00858-2 | qTOWER iris 384 |
230V, incl. color module 1 | |
844-00859-2 | qTOWER iris 384 |
UV ready, incl. color module | |
844-00855-2 | qTOWER iris touch |
230V, incl. color module 1 | |
844-00856-2 | qTOWER iris touch |
UV ready, incl. color module 1 | |
844-00853-2 | qTOWER iris |
230V, incl. color module 1 | |
844-00854-2 | qTOWER iris |
UV ready, 230V, incl. color module 1 | |
844-00820-0 | Color module 1 for qTOWER iris Series (FAM™, SYBR®Green, ATTO425) |
844-00821-0 | Color module 2 for qTOWER iris Series (JOE™, HEX™, VIC®, YakimaYellow®) |
844-00822-0 | Color module 3 for qTOWER iris Series (TAMRA™, ATTO550) |
844-00823-0 | Color module 4 for qTOWER iris Series (ROX™, TexasRed®, Cy3.5®) |
844-00824-0 | Color module 5 for qTOWER iris Series (Cy5®, Alexa633) |
844-00825-0 | Color Module 6 for qTOWER iris Series (Cy5.5®, ATTO665) |
844-00826-0 | Color Module 7 for qTOWER iris Series (ATTO390, ATTO425) |
844-00530-0 | Color modul protein 1 (SyproOrange) |
844-00526-0 | FRET module 1 - FAM (Donor) / TAMRA (Acceptor) |
844-00527-0 | FRET module 2 - FAM (Donor) / Cy5 (Acceptor) |
844-00529-0 | FRET module 4 - JOE (Donor) / Cy5 (Acceptor) |
844-00528-0 | FRET module 3 - FAM (Donor) / Cy5.5 (Acceptor) |
844-00531-0 | FRET module 5 - FAM (Donor) / ROX (Acceptor) |
Downloads
- Flyer qTOWER iris short (EN) .pdf | 5.77 MB
- Brochure qTOWER iris (EN) .pdf | 2.20 MB
The Real-time PCR Thermocycler qTOWER iris empowers your exploration. It equips you to meet your current and future needs in qPCR, as a truly open system
- Brochure qTOWER iris (DE) .pdf | 2.17 MB
The Real-time PCR Thermocycler qTOWER iris empowers your exploration. It equips you to meet your current and future needs in qPCR, as a truly open system
- Product Overview Life Science (Version 1.2 | 05/2022 | en) .pdf | 3.30 MB
We Support You Through the Complete Process of Lab Work. We focus on products that guarantee high quality and reproducibility of your daily laboratory results.
- Application Note qTOWER iris Plastic makes the difference .pdf | 3.97 MB
Simple and easy improvement of real-time PCR results. Using optimized plastic ware can generate up to four times stronger real-time PCR signals.
- Application Note Protein Detection with Sypro Orange Dye .pdf | 2.86 MB
Detecting Protein Melting Temperatures via Thermal Shift Assay with SYPRO® Orange Dye
- Application Note Performing a Six-Color Probe-based Assay Without Signal Crosstalk and Calibration Effort .pdf | 3.50 MB
Performing a six-color hydrolysis probe assay without signal crosstalk as a prerequisite for a multiplex assay with up to 6 targets.
- Application Note NGS Amplicon Library Preparation .pdf | 3.42 MB
- Application Note Mycoplasma Detection using qTOWER iris .pdf | 513.04 kB
Detection of cell wall lacking bacterial species using the real-time PCR cycler qTOWER iris
- Application Note Enabling 6-Target Multiplex Real-Time PCR on qTOWER iris .pdf | 2.11 MB
Enabling 6-Target Multiplex Real-Time PCR on qTOWER iris