qTOWER iris

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.

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.

Software

qPCRsoft

The license-free software has been completely overhauled. It supports common analysis methods (Quantification, Gene Expression, Genotyping, Multi-gene/Multi-plate Analysis, Endpoint and Melting Curve Analysis) with a clear overview, secure data transparency (anonymized sample layout, MIQE-compliant sample documentation), and a customizable PDF print report.

	qTOWER iris 384, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00858-2	qTOWER iris 384, UV ready, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00859-2	qTOWER iris touch, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00855-2	qTOWER iris touch, UV ready, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00856-2	qTOWER iris, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00853-2	qTOWER iris, UV ready, 230V, incl. color module 1 844-00854-2
Sample Block	Aluminium sample block with alloy	Aluminium sample block with alloy	Silver sample block with gold coating	Silver sample block with gold coating	Silver sample block with gold coating	Silver sample block with gold coating
Block capacity	384 well microplates with optical sealing foil	384 well microplates with optical sealing foil	96 well microplates with optical sealing foil 8 well strips 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL with optical lids 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL single tubes with optical lids	96 well microplates with optical sealing foil 8 well strips 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL with optical lids 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL single tubes with optical lids	96 well microplates with optical sealing foil 8 well strips 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL with optical lids 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL single tubes with optical lids	96 well microplates with optical sealing foil 8 well strips 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL with optical lids 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL single tubes with optical lids
Proposed sample volume	2 - 30 µL	2 - 30 µL	5 - 100 µL	5 - 100 µL	5 - 100 µL	5 - 100 µL
Maximum Heating	4.0 °C/s	4.0 °C/s	8.0 °C/s	8.0 °C/s	8.0 °C/s	8.0 °C/s
Average Heating	3.0 °C/s	3.0 °C/s	7.0 °C/s	7.0 °C/s	7.0 °C/s	7.0 °C/s
Maximum Cooling	2.0 °C/s	2.0 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	5.5 °C/s	5.5 °C/s
Dimension (width x depth x height)	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm	304 mm x 315.7 mm x 586.8 mm
Average Cooling	1.5 °C/s	1.5 °C/s	4.5 °C/s	4.5 °C/s	4.5 °C/s	4.5 °C/s
Temperature uniformity	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)	±0.15 °C at 55 °C (after 15 s)
Gradient	Linear Gradient Tool	Linear Gradient Tool	Linear Gradient Tool	Linear Gradient Tool	Linear Gradient Tool	Linear Gradient Tool
Max./Min. gradient	24 °C / 0.1 °C	24 °C / 0.1 °C	40 °C / 0.1 °C	40 °C / 0.1 °C	40 °C / 0.1 °C	40 °C / 0.1 °C
Adjustable gradient range	24 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C	24 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C	12 columns: 4 °C - 99 °C
Block exchange	No	No	No	No	No	No
Tempering method	High-power peltier elements	High-power peltier elements	High-power peltier elements	High-power peltier elements	High-power peltier elements	High-power peltier elements
Standby temperature	Yes, down to 4 °C	Yes, down to 4 °C	Yes, down to 4 °C	Yes, down to 4 °C	Yes, down to 4 °C	Yes, down to 4 °C
Temperature control mode	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)	Block control and simulated tube control (STC)
Adjustable temperature range	4 - 99 °C	4 - 99 °C	4 - 99 °C	4 - 99 °C	4 - 99 °C	4 - 99 °C
Temperature control accuracy	± 0.1 °C	± 0.1 °C	± 0.1 °C	± 0.1 °C	± 0.1 °C	± 0.1 °C
Space requirement (width x depth x height)	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm	304 mm x 477 mm x 613 mm
Lid temperature	30 - 110 °C	30 - 110 °C	30 - 110 °C	30 - 110 °C	30 - 110 °C	30 - 110 °C
Contact pressure	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated	Corresponds to 30 kg, automated
Plate lifter	No	No	No	No	No	No
Time increment	1 - 240 s/cycle	1 - 240 s/cycle	1 - 240 s/cycle	1 - 240 s/cycle	1 - 240 s/cycle	1 - 240 s/cycle
Temperature increment/decrement	± 0.1 °C to 20 °C/cycle	± 0.1 °C to 20 °C/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle	±0.1 °C - 20 °C/cycle
Memory capacity	Not limited on PC	Not limited on PC	Not limited on PC	Not limited on PC	Not limited on PC	Not limited on PC
Further features	Fiber optic shuttle system with 16-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 384 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays	Fiber optic shuttle system with 16-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 384 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays	Fiber optic shuttle system with 8-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 96 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays	Fiber optic shuttle system with 8-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 96 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays	Fiber optic shuttle system with 8-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 96 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays	Fiber optic shuttle system with 8-fold scanner and color modules for excitation and emission filters Preconfigured with one color module (free configuration/ retrofitting possible) Single plate readout: 6 sec for 96 wells independent of the number of dyes 7 long-life, high-power combined LEDs (UV to NIR) Open for all commonly available assays
Consumable compatibility			Tubes, Strips, Microplate (non-skirt, half-skirt and full-skirt), High- or Low Profile	Tubes, Strips, Microplate (non-skirt, half-skirt and full-skirt), High- or Low Profile	Tubes, Strips, Microplate (non-skirt, half-skirt and full-skirt), High- or Low Profile	Tubes, Strips, Microplate (non-skirt, half-skirt and full-skirt), High- or Low Profile
Compatible sealing systems				sealing foil		sealing foil

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qTOWER iris, 230V, incl. color module 1

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SKU: AJA-844-00853-2

Manufacturer Part No: 844-00853-2

UNSPSC Code: 41102421

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