Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler

Production date 12/2018

First commissioning by the laboratory September 2019

The Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler is an advanced PCR thermocycler designed for accurate and efficient DNA amplification. The system combines high thermal performance with a user-friendly touchscreen interface, allowing protocols to be set up and executed quickly.

The C1000 Touch is ideal for:

Molecular biology (PCR, qPCR preparation)

Genotyping and sequencing workflows

Research laboratories and high-throughput environments

Thanks to interchangeable block modules (96-well, 384-well, dual 48-well), the system offers maximum flexibility and scalability. Key benefits:

Intuitive operation via large color touchscreen

Fast run times thanks to efficient thermal blocks

Gradient function for optimizing PCR conditions

Upgradable to real-time PCR (CFX modules)

⚙️ Technical specifications

General

Display: 8.5” color touchscreen

Memory: >1000 protocols (expandable via USB)

Software: Windows CE 6.0

Connectivity: 5× USB-A, 1× USB-B

PC compatibility: Windows XP or higher

Physical

Dimensions: 33 × 46 × 20 cm

Weight: ±10 kg

Power supply: max. 850 W, 50–60 Hz

Thermal performance (96-well fast block)

Capacity: 96 × 0.2 ml tubes

Temperature range: 0 – 100°C

Max. ramp rate: ±5°C/sec

Average ramp rate: ±3.3°C/sec

Temperature accuracy: ±0.2°C

Uniformity: ±0.4°C (well-to-well)

Gradient function: Yes