Eppendorf Mastercycler Pro S Mini Satellite Thermal Cycler System with Gradient and Vapo.protect Technology

The Eppendorf Mastercycler Pro S Mini-Satellite System is a high-performance thermal cycler designed for advanced PCR workflows, especially in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, and synthetic biology research requiring flexible and scalable throughput. This modular system comprises three daisy-chained thermal cycler units controlled by a single Eppendorf 6320 Mastercycler controller, enabling asynchronous high-throughput PCR with independent protocol execution across satellites.

Key technical features include:

• Silver block technology supports fast ramp rates of heating at up to 6 °C/s and cooling at 4.5 °C/s, optimizing cycling speed critical in gene editing and bioprocessing workflows.
• Gradient PCR capability over a 1–24 °C range on 12 rows facilitates precise temperature optimization across samples, essential for complex molecular cloning and sequence variant analysis.
• The vapo.protect lid system minimizes sample evaporation, advantageous for low reaction volumes common in biopharmaceutical production pipelines.
• Temperature control precision: block uniformity ≤±0.4 °C at 95 °C, block temperature accuracy ±0.2 °C, ensuring reproducible results in clinical diagnostics and cell imaging sample preparation.
• Flexible operation modes: stand-alone, mini-satellite, or fully networked PC-controlled daisy-chain systems, supporting scalable laboratory setups focusing on biomanufacturing research.
• User-friendly graphical interface with intuitive gradient programming, suitable for both routine PCR assays and advanced protocols.

Specifications:

• Sample capacity: 96 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes or one 96-well PCR plate (SBS standard)
• Temperature control range: 4 – 99 °C
• Lid temperature range: 37 – 110 °C with integrated thermal protection
• Interfaces: Centronics, RS-232, USB, CAN_in/out for seamless connectivity
• Dimensions per unit approx. 10 × 22 × 15 in; total bench width ~3 ft for full system
• Power: 115/130V, 50/60Hz; max consumption 950W per unit

The Mastercycler Pro S Mini Satellite system is widely used in biotechnology laboratories for its fast cycling times, scalable throughput in molecular biology research, and superior evaporation control, making it a critical instrument in molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology applications. Its modular architecture supports expanding bioprocessing demands while maintaining precise thermal control and robust data connectivity for integrated laboratory automation.