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
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.