Beyond the Border of PCR Technology

AllInOneCycler^TM

  AllInOneCycler^TM uses the patented (KR10-1343891) novel alloy block and cutting-edge temperature control algorithm to provide the fastest class cycler among the currently released thermal cyclers. This instrument comes with 6 different types of interchangeable blocks-three different sample-well types(96-well, 384-well and slide PCR) with two different metal (aluminum and novel alloy) that a customer can choose a proper block for each experimental purpose. The unique temperature control system adopted in AllInOneCycler^TM ensures reproducible results. Finally, the new graphic interface helps customers use AllInOneCycler^TM easier and the compact and lightweight design improves portability and space efficiency.

Features and Benefits

1. Fastest ramping rate

  A standard thermal block for AllInOneCycler^TM provides maximum ramp rate at 6.5 °C/sec. and the novel alloy thermal block* up to 9.5 °C/sec. With this, researchers can save both time and energy along the use of AccuPower PCR premix technology. Such feature is based on the specific heat capacity of metal alloy that is used in the novel alloy thermal block, which is about 30 % lower than common aluminum block. Thus, the ramp rate of the novel alloy thermal block can go up to 30 % higher than that of aluminum block.

* Novel alloy thermal block: The novel alloy material invented by Bioneer was patented in Korea (Korean patent registration 10-1343891), and is patent-pending in the United States, Europe, Japan and China.


※ When the amount of heat supplied is constant, the ‘Heat capacity’, ‘Specific heat(C) x Specific gravity(M)’, should be decreased in order to increase temperature change (ΔT)

Figure 1. ‘Specific heat x Specific gravity’ of the materials used in thermal block


Figure2. Comparison of operating times and amplification results between competitor and AllInOneCycler^TM.

2. High energy efficiency

  The lower thermal capacity of novel alloy block enables the reduction of electric energy consumption for about 20 % compared to competitor’s instrument in single PCR experiment.

Figure 3. (a) Comparison of the relative thermal capacity between normal block and fast block (b) Comparison of electric energy consumption (Single PCR operation) between AllInOneCycler^TM (Fast block) and competitor

3. Excellent Accuracy and Uniformity

  Precise temperature control system improves the temperature accuracy and uniformity on the entire thermal block that includes wells between center and border. As a result, the user can achieve reproducible results because of these thermal reliability.

Figure 4. PCR amplification results on 24 representative wells on 96 well-block and 384 well-block to confirm temperature uniformity.

4. Interchangeable thermal block system

  Bioneer provides the interchangeable thermal blocks made of 2 different metals (normal and novel alloy) and classified to 3 sample-well types (96-well, 384-well and slide PCR).
The researcher can choose a thermal block among 6 interchangeable blocks for their experimental purposes.

5. Easy-to-use interface

  Through graphical user interface with 7-inch touch LCD screen, the user can use AllInOneCycler^TM easily and conveniently. In addition, the user can reduce the time to set PCR protocols by selecting among 8 template protocols supplied in ‘New Protocol’ menu.
For high-throughput research, the user can test large amount of samples at the same time by AllInOneCycler^TM PC control software that operating and monitoring the multiple devices.

Figure 6. Graphic user interface of AllInOneCycler^TM (a) Home screen ; (b) Editing protocol ; (c) Selecting template protocols.

6. Compact and simple design

  Compact and simple design is suitable for small lab space, and easy to move.

Figure 7. Design of AllInOneCycler^TM