CFX Touch Series
The Bio-Rad CFX Touch is a real-time PCR detection system for use with SYBR dyes or Taqman probes. The CFX Touch is capable of detecting up to 6 targets per each of the 96 or 384 wells. The compact design is capable of stand alone operation and includes a touch screen and memory for storage of up to 100 PCR runs.
Availability: Commercially Available
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| Manufacturer |
| BioRad Laboratories, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| CFX Touch Series |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction; Fluorescence ; |
| Application |
| Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| CFX-96, CFX384 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Bio-Rad CFX Touch is a real-time PCR detection system for use with SYBR dyes or Taqman probes. The CFX Touch is capable of detecting up to 6 targets per each of the 96 or 384 wells. The compact design is capable of stand alone operation and includes a touch screen and memory for storage of up to 100 PCR runs. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: BioRad - CFX 384.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 33 x 46 x 36 in (83.8 x 116.8 x 91.4 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 Lbs.; 47 Lbs. (21.3 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 V AC |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 31°C (59 to 88°F) |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Bulb replacement for fluorophore excitation |
| Available Accessories |
| Sample preparation materials for isolation and purification of nucleic acids, standard molecular biology laboratory equipment: pipettes, master mix, buffer, primers, PCR plates, etc. |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| CFX software suitable for Windows 7, 10 |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0 |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; Depends upon the bulb life |
| Unit Cost |
| $34,950.00 |
| Other Biological Targets |
| RNA/DNA, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Sample must be cleaned and free of interferents. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 35 seconds for machine, 15 minutes for camera |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; Dependent on cycling conditions |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
