ABI 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System

Capacity 1 x 96-well plate (Fast), 12 x 8-tube strips
Reaction Speed Fast Standard
Sample Rates Fast Mode ± 3.5°C/sec, Standard mode: ± 1.6°C/sec
Peak Block Heating Rate 5.5°C/sec
Run Time < 2 hours (Standard), 36 min (Fast)
Precision 99.7% confidence (5000 & 10,000 copies)
Sensitivity 1 copy of RNase P gene (human genomic DNA)
Temperature Range 4–99.9°C
Temperature Accuracy +/- 0.5°C (35°C to 95°C after 3 min)
Temperature Uniformity +/- 1°C, 30 seconds after clock start
Thermal Cycling System Peltier-based
Optical System CCD camera with tungsten-halogen lamp excitation; Five-excitation and five-emission filters
Calibrated Dyes at Installation Cy3, Cy5, FAM, JOE, NED, ROX, SYBR Green I, TAMRA, Texas Red, VIC
Passive Reference Dye No ROX, ROX (Pre-mixed), ROX (Separate Tube)
Dynamic Range 9 Logs
Reaction Volumes 10–30 µL
Throughput 4 to5 96-well plates per 8hr day
Power 100-240V 50/60Hz, 1080W Max
Dimensions (w x d x h) 16 x 18 x 24″
Weight 80 lbs