Portable Real-Time PCR - 4-Channel qPCR - 32 Wells, Dual 16-Well Blocks - Touch Screen

The Master Science Portable Real-Time PCR is a compact, light qPCR instrument with 32 wells split into two independent 16-well blocks, so two different programs can run at the same time. Four fluorescence channels and 1-copy sensitivity cover routine quantitative, qualitative, melting curve and genotyping work.

A 7-inch touch screen with embedded Windows analysis software completes analysis and reports without a computer, and 32 bundled optical fibres collect fluorescence from the side for strong, clean signals.

Technical Specifications

Specifications of the Master Science Portable Real-Time PCR:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSPCR-Q32-4SWISS
• SKU: MSPCR-Q32-4SWISS
• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSPCR-Q32-4SWISS
• SKU: MSPCR-Q32-4SWISS
• Sample Capacity: 32 × 0.2 mL (4 × 8 wells, dual block)
• Consumables: Clear 0.2 mL PCR tubes or 8-tube strips
• Reaction Volume: 15 to 100 µL
• Thermal Module: Custom Peltier rated for 1,000,000 cycles
• Temperature Range: 0 to 100 °C, 0.1 °C resolution
• Maximum Ramp Rate: 5 °C/s
• Fluctuation / Uniformity / Accuracy: ±0.1 °C / ±0.25 °C / ±0.25 °C
• Hot Lid: 30 to 115 °C (105 °C default), electromagnetic lock
• Detection Channels: 4
• Excitation / Detection: 300 to 800 nm / 500 to 800 nm
• Calibrated Dyes: FAM/SYBR Green I; HEX/VIC/JOE/TET; ROX; Cy5
• Light Source: Long-life LED
• Dynamic Range: 1 to 10¹⁰ copies
• Sensitivity: 1 copy
• Software: Quantitative and qualitative analysis, melting curve, genotyping
• Storage: 20 GB, about 40000 experiments
• Display / Control: 7-inch TFT touch screen; PC connection possible
• Communication: Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
• Data Export: Excel, CSV, TXT
• Power: 220 V AC 50 Hz; DC 15 V, 255 W
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 300 × 267 × 198 mm
• Net Weight: 8 kg

Key Benefits

• Two runs at once: the Master Science Portable Real-Time PCR has dual independent blocks.
• Easy to move: 8 kg and compact.
• No PC needed: built-in analysis and reports.
• Long Peltier life: constant-current drive and protection functions.
• Clean signals: black block and side-collected fluorescence.

For 96-well throughput, see the Master Science 6-channel real-time PCR system.

Product Features

Thermal

• Dual 16-well blocks
• 5 °C/s ramp
• Locking hot lid

Optics

• 4 fluorescence channels
• 32 optical fibres, side detection
• LED excitation

Operation

• 7-inch touch screen, embedded software
• 40000-experiment storage
• Optional USB thermal printer

Applications

The Master Science Portable Real-Time PCR is used for:

• Quantitative and qualitative PCR
• Melting curve analysis
• Genotyping
• Small sample batches and two parallel assays
• Teaching and research

Optional Accessories

• USB thermal printer

Common Laboratory Problems and How This System Helps

How the Master Science Portable Real-Time PCR fits smaller labs:

• Waiting for a large instrument to free up: two independent 16-well blocks.
• Limited bench space: compact 300 mm footprint.
• Lid opened mid-run: electromagnetic lid lock.
• Data lost in power cuts: power-off data recovery.