Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler with 96-Deep Well Reaction Module
The Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler with 96-Deep Well Reaction Module is a versatile, programmable gradient PCR system designed for conventional DNA amplification, assay optimization, cloning, genotyping, mutagenesis, cycle sequencing, gene-expression research, and other molecular biology applications. Combining Bio-Rad's modular C1000 Touch chassis with a gradient-enabled 96-deep well reaction module, the system provides precise Peltier temperature control, broad vessel compatibility, advanced protocol programming, extensive onboard storage, and an intuitive large-format touchscreen interface.
The installed 96-Deep Well Reaction Module accommodates up to 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes, 48 × 0.5 mL tubes, or one compatible 96-well PCR plate, providing greater vessel flexibility than many standard 96-well thermal cyclers. The block operates from 0°C to 100°C, provides a maximum ramp rate of approximately 2.5°C/sec, and delivers temperature accuracy of approximately ±0.2°C at 90°C with well-to-well uniformity of approximately ±0.4°C.
A programmable thermal gradient covering 30°C to 100°C, with a selectable differential of 1°C to 24°C, allows researchers to evaluate multiple annealing temperatures during a single PCR run. This makes the C1000 Touch particularly valuable for primer optimization, new assay development, troubleshooting, and other research workflows where ideal cycling conditions have not yet been established.
The C1000 Touch also serves as the central controller for Bio-Rad's modular 1000-Series thermal cycling platform. Up to three additional S1000 thermal cyclers can be connected directly to a single C1000 Touch, creating a four-instrument high-throughput PCR workstation controlled from one touchscreen.
This used and refurbished Bio-Rad C1000 Touch from American Instrument Exchange is inspected, cleaned, and tested prior to shipment and includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Key Features
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Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
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96-Deep Well Reaction Module
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Supports 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes
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Supports 48 × 0.5 mL PCR tubes
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Supports one compatible 96-well PCR plate
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Gradient-enabled reaction block
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Temperature range of 0°C to 100°C
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Maximum ramp rate of approximately 2.5°C/sec
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Average ramp rate approximately 2°C/sec
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Temperature accuracy approximately ±0.2°C at 90°C
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Well-to-well uniformity approximately ±0.4°C
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Programmable thermal gradient from 30°C to 100°C
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Gradient differential adjustable from 1°C to 24°C
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Large 8.5-inch color touchscreen
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Step-based graphical programming
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Protocol AutoWriter
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More than 1,000 typical programs stored onboard
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Unlimited additional protocol storage with USB flash drive
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Personalized protocol folders
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Adjustable heated lid
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Calculated and block temperature-control modes
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Instant incubation function
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Five USB-A ports and one USB-B port
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Ethernet networking capability
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Exportable run and system-error logs
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Optional user login and secure operating modes
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Can control up to three Bio-Rad S1000 thermal cyclers
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Compatible with interchangeable 1000-Series reaction modules
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Can be upgraded to real-time PCR with compatible CFX optical modules
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Used and refurbished by American Instrument Exchange
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90-day AIE warranty
Overview
PCR performance depends on precise control of temperature as samples repeatedly cycle through denaturation, primer annealing, and DNA extension.
Small differences in temperature, timing, ramping, or block uniformity can affect amplification efficiency and specificity.
The Bio-Rad C1000 Touch was developed as a flexible modular thermal cycling platform that combines high-quality Peltier thermal control with advanced protocol management and interchangeable reaction blocks.
This particular configuration includes the 96-Deep Well Reaction Module, which is useful for laboratories that work with both standard 0.2 mL PCR formats and larger 0.5 mL tubes.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Bio-Rad |
| Model |
C1000 Touch |
| Equipment Type |
Conventional PCR Thermal Cycler |
| Reaction Module |
96-Deep Well, Gradient Enabled |
| Bio-Rad System Catalog Number |
1851197 |
| Reaction Module Catalog Number |
1840197 |
| Sample Capacity |
96 × 0.2 mL tubes |
| Alternate Sample Capacity |
48 × 0.5 mL tubes |
| Plate Capacity |
1 × 96-well PCR plate |
| Temperature Range |
0°C to 100°C |
| Maximum Ramp Rate |
2.5°C/sec |
| Average Ramp Rate |
Approx. 2°C/sec
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| Temperature Accuracy |
±0.2°C of programmed target at 90°C |
| Temperature Uniformity |
±0.4°C well-to-well within 10 sec of reaching 90°C |
| Gradient Capability |
Yes |
| Gradient Range |
30°C to 100°C |
| Gradient Differential |
1°C to 24°C |
| Temperature Control Modes |
Calculated and block |
| Display |
8.5-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Programming |
Graphical step-based and automatic |
| Protocol AutoWriter |
Yes |
| Onboard Memory |
More than 1,000 typical programs |
| USB Storage |
Unlimited additional protocol storage |
| USB Ports |
5 USB-A, 1 USB-B |
| Ethernet |
Yes |
| Heated Lid |
Adjustable |
| Instant Incubation |
Yes |
| Networked S1000 Control |
Up to 3 S1000 cyclers
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| Real-Time PCR Upgrade |
Compatible CFX optical modules |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 13"W × 18"D × 8"H
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| Metric Dimensions |
Approx. 33 × 46 × 20 cm
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| Weight |
Approx. 23 lb. / 10 kg
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| Maximum Input Power |
Approx. 850 W
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| Frequency |
50–60 Hz, single phase |
| Condition |
Used / Refurbished |
| AIE Warranty |
90 Days |
Common Applications
The Bio-Rad C1000 Touch is well suited for conventional PCR amplification, gradient PCR, cloning, genotyping, mutagenesis, cycle sequencing, primer optimization, assay development, sequencing preparation, molecular screening, gene-expression research workflows, and general nucleic-acid amplification.
Its deep-well module is especially useful for laboratories that need both standard 0.2 mL PCR formats and compatibility with larger 0.5 mL reaction tubes.
Ideal Laboratory Types
The C1000 Touch is a strong choice for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical research laboratories, academic molecular biology laboratories, genomics facilities, university core laboratories, contract research organizations, agricultural biotechnology facilities, research hospitals, forensic research groups, and other laboratories performing routine or developmental PCR.
It is particularly useful for facilities already operating Bio-Rad S1000 thermal cyclers because a single C1000 Touch can act as the controller for a larger multi-instrument system.
96-Deep Well Reaction Module
The included 96-Deep Well Reaction Module accommodates:
96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes
48 × 0.5 mL PCR tubes
or
one compatible 96-well PCR plate
This combination provides greater vessel flexibility than the standard 96-Well Fast block.
The deeper wells are specifically designed to accommodate 0.5 mL tubes while retaining compatibility with standard 0.2 mL PCR formats.
Important Sample-Capacity Distinction
The term “96-Deep Well” does not mean the instrument accepts 2 mL deep-well sample plates.
This reaction module is designed for PCR vessels.
Its maximum specified individual tube size is:
0.5 mL
with up to:
48 × 0.5 mL tubes
at one time.
This distinction is important when comparing PCR thermal cyclers with deep-well sample-processing equipment used elsewhere in the laboratory.
Peltier-Based Thermal Control
The C1000 Touch uses Peltier elements to heat and cool its reaction block.
Peltier systems allow rapid electronic changes in temperature without refrigeration compressors or circulating fluids.
During a typical PCR run, samples cycle repeatedly through temperatures used for:
Denaturation
Annealing
Extension
Final extension
Hold steps
Precise electronic control helps maintain repeatable cycling conditions over dozens of PCR cycles.
Temperature Range
The 96-Deep Well block operates from:
0°C to 100°C
This broad range supports conventional PCR and many additional temperature-controlled molecular biology procedures.
Typical PCR conditions may involve:
94–98°C for denaturation
50–65°C for annealing
68–72°C for extension
4°C for a final sample hold
Exact conditions depend on polymerase chemistry, primer sequence, amplicon length, template, and assay design.
Temperature Accuracy
Bio-Rad specifies temperature accuracy of approximately:
±0.2°C of the programmed target at 90°C
Accurate thermal control is particularly important when transferring optimized PCR methods between instruments or laboratories.
Even relatively small changes in annealing temperature can alter primer specificity and amplification efficiency.
Temperature Uniformity
The 96-Deep Well module provides approximately:
±0.4°C well-to-well uniformity within 10 seconds of reaching 90°C
Good thermal uniformity helps ensure samples positioned in different parts of the block experience similar cycling conditions.
This is particularly important for full 96-sample runs where positional temperature differences could otherwise contribute to inconsistent amplification.
2.5°C/sec Maximum Ramp Rate
The 96-Deep Well module provides a maximum ramp rate of approximately:
2.5°C/sec
with an average ramp rate of approximately:
2°C/sec.
The 96-Well Fast module can ramp more quickly, but the Deep Well configuration trades some maximum speed for broader reaction-vessel compatibility.
For laboratories using 0.5 mL PCR tubes, that flexibility may be more important than achieving the fastest possible cycle time.
Programmable Thermal Gradient
The C1000 Touch includes full gradient capability with the 96-Deep Well module.
Users can program gradients across:
30°C to 100°C
with a temperature differential from:
1°C to 24°C.
This allows different rows of a reaction plate or tube array to experience different temperatures during the same cycling step.
Primer Annealing Optimization
Gradient PCR is especially useful when establishing a new primer pair.
If the annealing temperature is too low, nonspecific amplification can increase.
If it is too high, primer binding and amplification efficiency may decline.
Instead of performing multiple independent PCR runs, researchers can test several annealing temperatures simultaneously.
The temperature that produces the best combination of yield and specificity can then be incorporated into the final protocol.
Assay Development
Gradient capability makes the C1000 Touch particularly useful for laboratories developing new molecular assays.
Potential applications include:
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Primer optimization
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New target development
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Troubleshooting weak amplification
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Reducing nonspecific products
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Mutagenesis development
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Genotyping method development
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Cloning protocol optimization
Once ideal conditions have been established, the final method can be saved to the instrument for repeated use.
Large 8.5-Inch Color Touchscreen
One of the primary differences between the C1000 Touch and S1000 is the advanced user interface.
The C1000 Touch incorporates an:
8.5-inch color LCD touchscreen
The large display provides graphical protocol programming, monitoring, file organization, and instrument-control functions.
This can significantly simplify operation in laboratories with many users or complex PCR protocols.
Graphical Protocol Programming
Programs are displayed as a sequence of thermal steps rather than only as lines of text.
Users can visually create or modify:
Graphical programming can make complex methods easier to review before starting a run.
Protocol AutoWriter
The C1000 Touch includes Bio-Rad's Protocol AutoWriter.
Rather than requiring users to manually build every temperature step, the AutoWriter can generate an initial PCR protocol based on information supplied by the researcher.
Bio-Rad designed the system to generate:
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Standard protocols
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Fast protocols
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Ultrafast protocols
Researchers can then review and modify the generated method as needed.
This feature can be particularly useful when establishing a new assay or transferring PCR methods to the C1000 Touch platform.
More Than 1,000 Stored Protocols
The C1000 Touch can store more than:
1,000 typical programs onboard
This capacity makes it practical for shared laboratories running many different assays.
Protocols can be organized into personalized folders for different:
Researchers
Projects
Departments
Sample types
Assays
Additional storage is effectively unlimited through a compatible USB flash drive.
USB File Management
The C1000 Touch provides:
Five USB-A ports
and
one USB-B port.
USB storage allows laboratories to:
Supported USB peripherals can include flash drives, mice, and barcode readers depending on the operating configuration.
Exportable Run Logs
Unlike the simpler standalone S1000 interface, the C1000 Touch can generate and export:
Run logs
and
System error logs.
These records can be useful for troubleshooting, instrument management, and laboratories that want more documentation of instrument activity.
Security Features
The C1000 Touch includes optional user-login and restricted-access capabilities.
These can help laboratories manage:
These features may support a laboratory's internal documentation and access-control procedures.
They do not by themselves make the instrument compliant with a specific regulated standard; facilities remain responsible for their own validation and quality systems.
Instant Incubation Function
The C1000 Touch can also function as a programmable temperature-controlled incubator without creating a complete PCR method.
The Instant Incubation feature allows the block to hold samples at a selected temperature.
Potential applications include:
Enzyme incubations
DNA denaturation
Sample holds
Restriction-digest steps
Post-PCR incubation
General temperature-controlled molecular biology procedures
Adjustable Heated Lid
The reaction module incorporates an adjustable heated lid.
The heated lid helps limit condensation on the inside of tube caps or plate seals during thermal cycling.
Maintaining liquid at the bottom of the reaction vessel helps preserve the intended reagent concentrations and reaction volume.
The adjustable lid also accommodates multiple compatible PCR vessel and sealing formats.
Calculated Temperature Control
The C1000 Touch provides a calculated temperature-control mode.
In this mode, the instrument estimates sample temperature based on thermal-transfer characteristics rather than regulating solely according to block temperature.
This can help reproduce sample-level conditions during rapid temperature transitions.
Block Temperature Control
The system also provides traditional block control.
Block mode regulates cycling according to the measured thermal-block temperature.
This can be useful when transferring protocols originally developed on thermal cyclers that used block-based control.
The availability of both calculated and block modes helps laboratories reproduce a broader range of established methods.
Modular Reaction-Block Platform
The C1000 Touch was designed around interchangeable reaction modules.
Compatible standard modules include:
96-Well Fast
96-Deep Well
Dual 48/48-Well Fast
384-Well
The different modules allow laboratories to configure the same chassis for varying sample formats and throughput requirements.
Modules can be exchanged without requiring specialized tools.
C1000 Touch 96-Deep Well vs. 96-Well Fast
The 96-Well Fast module supports:
96 × 0.2 mL tubes or one 96-well PCR plate
and reaches a maximum ramp rate of approximately:
5°C/sec
The 96-Deep Well module supports:
96 × 0.2 mL tubes
48 × 0.5 mL tubes
or one 96-well PCR plate
with a maximum ramp rate of approximately:
2.5°C/sec.
Choose the Deep Well configuration when vessel flexibility is important.
Choose the Fast module when shorter cycling time is the primary priority.
C1000 Touch vs. S1000
The C1000 Touch and S1000 can use the same standard interchangeable thermal reaction modules and provide comparable thermal performance when fitted with the same block.
The major difference is the control platform.
The C1000 Touch adds:
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Large color touchscreen
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Graphical programming
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Protocol AutoWriter
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USB flash-drive expansion
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Personalized file management
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Exportable run logs
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User-security functions
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Networking
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Real-time PCR optical-module compatibility
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Control of additional S1000 thermal cyclers
The S1000 provides a simpler LCD and keypad interface and is often used either as a standalone secondary thermal cycler or as an expansion unit controlled by a C1000 Touch.
Control Up to Three S1000 Thermal Cyclers
One of the C1000 Touch's most useful capabilities is its ability to control up to:
three additional Bio-Rad S1000 thermal cyclers
through USB connections.
Combined with the C1000 Touch itself, this creates a four-cycler workstation.
Each attached instrument can run its own appropriate protocol while status information can be managed through the C1000 Touch interface.
This architecture provides an economical way for growing laboratories to increase PCR capacity.
Multi-Instrument PCR Throughput
A laboratory can begin with one C1000 Touch and later add S1000 cyclers as throughput increases.
This can be useful for:
Core facilities
Genotyping laboratories
High-volume academic laboratories
Biotechnology companies
Large research groups
Rather than replacing the original instrument, additional cyclers can expand total throughput.
PC-Controlled Networks
Bio-Rad also supports larger PC-controlled configurations involving up to:
32 thermal cycler systems
under appropriate software and network configurations.
This capability made the 1000-Series platform particularly attractive to large molecular biology facilities and centralized PCR operations.
Upgrade to Real-Time PCR
Another major advantage of the C1000 Touch chassis is its compatibility with Bio-Rad optical reaction modules.
By replacing the standard thermal reaction module with an appropriate CFX optical module, a compatible C1000 Touch chassis can become a real-time PCR detection system.
Compatible platforms have included:
CFX96
CFX96 Deep Well
and
CFX384
depending on the specific hardware generation and configuration.
Conventional PCR in the Current Configuration
It is important to distinguish between the capabilities of the C1000 Touch chassis and the installed module.
With the 96-Deep Well thermal reaction module installed, this instrument performs:
conventional endpoint PCR
It does not measure fluorescent amplification signals during the PCR run.
Real-time qPCR requires a compatible CFX optical reaction module.
PCR vs. qPCR
Conventional PCR amplifies a target DNA sequence so the product can be analyzed afterward.
Downstream analysis may include:
Gel electrophoresis
Sequencing
Cloning
Fragment analysis
Restriction analysis
Other molecular techniques
Real-time PCR adds optical fluorescence detection so amplification can be measured while the reaction is occurring.
The C1000 Touch with this thermal module is intended for conventional PCR but has the unusual advantage of an upgrade path to optical detection.
Cloning Applications
The C1000 Touch can support many molecular cloning workflows, including:
Insert amplification
Colony PCR
Vector verification
Construct confirmation
Site-directed mutagenesis
Sequence preparation
Gradient functionality can be particularly useful when optimizing new primer sets for cloning projects.
Genotyping Applications
Conventional PCR remains widely used for genotyping.
Typical applications include:
Transgenic animal screening
Plant genetics
Gene-editing confirmation
Research cohort analysis
PCR-based SNP assays
Knockout verification
The 96-position format provides practical throughput for routine research genotyping.
Mutagenesis
Site-directed mutagenesis protocols require tightly controlled amplification conditions.
The C1000 Touch allows users to program temperature, cycle count, ramping, gradients, and other protocol variables to optimize mutagenesis reactions.
Cycle Sequencing
Bio-Rad identifies cycle sequencing as an intended application for the C1000 Touch platform.
Cycle sequencing relies on repeated temperature cycles similar to PCR and can therefore be performed using an appropriate thermal cycler.
Gene-Expression Research
The C1000 Touch can support amplification and method-development stages of gene-expression research.
However, quantitative real-time expression measurements require an optical qPCR detection system.
A compatible CFX optical module can provide that capability when paired with the C1000 Touch chassis.
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Research
The C1000 Touch can support molecular research involving:
DNA amplification
Biomarker development
Assay optimization
Genotyping
Mutagenesis
Cloning
Sequencing preparation
Research screening
Its combination of conventional PCR, gradient capability, protocol management, and expansion options makes it particularly useful for laboratories supporting many projects.
Academic & Core Laboratory Applications
The instrument is especially well suited for multi-user environments.
Large onboard protocol storage, user folders, graphical programming, and the ability to control additional S1000 units can simplify PCR management in:
University core laboratories
Shared molecular biology facilities
Genomics laboratories
Cancer research centers
Academic departments
Legacy Bio-Rad Platform with Continued Utility
Bio-Rad now identifies the C1000 Touch and its standard reaction modules as discontinued products.
That does not eliminate their usefulness for laboratories performing established conventional PCR workflows.
The platform's combination of precise Peltier thermal control, interchangeable reaction modules, large touchscreen, gradient capability, and broad consumable compatibility continues to make refurbished C1000 Touch systems attractive where current-generation connectivity or service programs are not required.
Purchasing refurbished can also provide access to a mature PCR platform at substantially lower acquisition cost than a current new thermal cycler.
Refurbishment & Testing by American Instrument Exchange
PCR thermal cyclers depend on accurate heating, cooling, timing, block response, heated-lid performance, and functioning electronic controls.
American Instrument Exchange tests refurbished thermal cyclers prior to shipment.
Evaluation may include:
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Instrument startup
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Touchscreen response
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Reaction-module recognition
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Block heating
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Block cooling
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Program execution
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Temperature setpoints
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Gradient operation
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Ramp function
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Heated-lid operation
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Timer function
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USB interfaces
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Control functions
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Error monitoring
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General electrical operation
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Overall physical condition
AIE technicians repair or replace components as necessary and clean the equipment prior to shipment.
Refurbished Bio-Rad Thermal Cyclers from American Instrument Exchange
A used and refurbished Bio-Rad C1000 Touch provides laboratories with access to a highly capable PCR platform without the cost of purchasing a current-generation thermal cycler new.
American Instrument Exchange supplies refurbished molecular biology equipment for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, academic research facilities, contract research organizations, medical research centers, and other laboratory environments.
Available equipment may include:
PCR thermal cyclers
Real-time PCR systems
Microcentrifuges
Benchtop centrifuges
Vortex mixers
Incubators
Shakers
Laboratory refrigerators
Laboratory freezers
Ultra-low freezers
Other molecular biology instrumentation
The C1000 Touch includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Shipping & Installation
The C1000 Touch chassis measures approximately:
13"W × 18"D × 8"H
and weighs approximately:
23 lb. / 10 kg.
Before installation, laboratories should confirm:
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Stable benchtop space
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Adequate ventilation
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Appropriate electrical service
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Compatible PCR tubes or plates
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Suitable sealing materials
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Adequate workspace for contamination-controlled PCR preparation
The instrument should be positioned where cooling airflow is not obstructed.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Laboratories using the Bio-Rad C1000 Touch may also require PCR workstations, appropriate clean benches for nonhazardous PCR preparation, microcentrifuges, benchtop centrifuges, vortex mixers, pipettes, electrophoresis systems, gel documentation systems, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low freezers, and real-time PCR systems.
American Instrument Exchange supplies used and refurbished equipment for molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, clinical research, and industrial laboratories.
Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bio-Rad C1000 Touch?
The Bio-Rad C1000 Touch is a modular programmable thermal cycler designed for conventional PCR, gradient PCR, cloning, genotyping, mutagenesis, cycle sequencing, and related molecular biology applications.
Which reaction module is included with this system?
This unit is configured with the 96-Deep Well Reaction Module.
What is the catalog number for this configuration?
Bio-Rad lists the complete C1000 Touch with 96-Deep Well Reaction Module as catalog number 1851197.
How many samples can it run?
It can accommodate up to 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes or one compatible 96-well PCR plate.
Can it use 0.5 mL tubes?
Yes. The Deep Well module accommodates up to 48 × 0.5 mL PCR tubes.
Does it accept 2 mL tubes?
No. The 96-Deep Well designation does not refer to 2 mL deep-well plates. Bio-Rad specifies 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL PCR tubes.
What is the temperature range?
The reaction block operates from approximately 0°C to 100°C.
What is the maximum ramp rate?
Approximately 2.5°C/sec with the 96-Deep Well module.
What is the average ramp rate?
Approximately 2°C/sec.
What is the temperature accuracy?
Approximately ±0.2°C of the programmed target at 90°C.
What is the temperature uniformity?
Approximately ±0.4°C well-to-well within 10 seconds of reaching 90°C.
Does the C1000 Touch have gradient PCR?
Yes. The installed 96-Deep Well module is gradient enabled.
What is the gradient temperature range?
Approximately 30°C to 100°C.
What is the available gradient differential?
Approximately 1°C to 24°C.
Why is gradient PCR useful?
It allows several annealing temperatures to be evaluated during one experiment, helping researchers optimize primer specificity and PCR efficiency.
How large is the touchscreen?
The C1000 Touch uses an approximately 8.5-inch color touchscreen.
What is Protocol AutoWriter?
Protocol AutoWriter is Bio-Rad's automated programming feature that can generate initial standard, fast, or ultrafast PCR protocols for subsequent review and editing.
How many PCR programs can be stored?
The instrument can hold more than 1,000 typical protocols onboard, with additional storage available through USB flash drives.
Does the instrument have USB ports?
Yes. The C1000 Touch includes five USB-A ports and one USB-B port.
Does it have an Ethernet connection?
Yes. The C1000 Touch includes networking capability.
Can the C1000 Touch control an S1000?
Yes. A single C1000 Touch can directly control up to three S1000 thermal cyclers.
Can all four instruments operate as one multi-bay system?
Yes. The C1000 Touch plus three S1000 units can form a four-cycler high-throughput PCR workstation with centralized control.
Is the C1000 Touch a real-time PCR machine?
With the standard 96-Deep Well reaction module installed, it is a conventional endpoint PCR thermal cycler.
Can it be upgraded to real-time PCR?
Yes. Compatible CFX optical reaction modules can convert the C1000 Touch chassis into a real-time PCR detection platform.
What is the difference between a C1000 Touch and an S1000?
Both can use similar thermal blocks, but the C1000 Touch provides a large touchscreen, graphical programming, AutoWriter, USB file management, networking, security functions, optical-module compatibility, and control of additional S1000 systems.
What is the difference between the Deep Well and Fast 96-well modules?
The 96-Well Fast module reaches higher ramp rates of approximately 5°C/sec but is limited to standard 0.2 mL formats. The Deep Well module supports both 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL tubes but has a maximum ramp rate of approximately 2.5°C/sec.
Can the C1000 Touch be used for cloning?
Yes. It is well suited for insert amplification, colony PCR, construct verification, and other cloning workflows.
Can it be used for genotyping?
Yes. Conventional PCR-based genotyping is a common application.
Can it perform mutagenesis PCR?
Yes. Programmable cycling and gradient capability make the C1000 Touch suitable for site-directed mutagenesis and similar applications.
Can it perform cycle sequencing?
Yes. Bio-Rad lists cycle sequencing among the applications for the C1000 Touch platform.
Is the C1000 Touch still manufactured?
Bio-Rad currently identifies the C1000 Touch and standard 1000-Series reaction modules as discontinued products, making refurbished systems an important option for laboratories that want to continue using this established platform.
What are the instrument dimensions?
Approximately 13"W × 18"D × 8"H.
How much does the C1000 Touch weigh?
Bio-Rad specifies approximately 23 lb. / 10 kg for the chassis.
Is this Bio-Rad C1000 Touch available refurbished?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange offers this C1000 Touch with 96-Deep Well Reaction Module used and refurbished.
What warranty is included?
The current American Instrument Exchange listing includes a 90-day warranty.
