qTOWER³ Series Your Way of qPCR

  • Powerful – ideal real-time PCR signals
  • Comfortable – easier and universal operating concept
  • Unrivalled – fast and precise results
  • Ready for the future – maximum flexibility

The qTOWER³ product family guarantees well-founded real-time results as it benefits from peerless temperature control precision in the sample block regardless of the number of samples used. The patented high-performance optics guarantee the outstanding homogeneous excitation and illumination of all individual samples. The qTOWER³ product family achieves unique flexibility with its proven, free configured and expandable filter module equipment and enables measurement of up to 6 color modules.

The Top Performer Among real-time PCR Thermal Cyclers

Do you rely on low operating costs, fast analysis times, and obtaining the best results – all at a high sample volume? Our qTOWER³ product portfolio raises your real-time PCR workflow to the next level. Reduce your number of repeat analyses, increase your analysis speed, and significantly reduce your cost per sample in the process. The qTOWER³ thermal cycler also provides you with state-of-the-art heating technology and temperature homogeneity, which is immediately reflected in more accurate results.

  • 10-year warranty on our patented fiber-optic system for ideal real-time PCR signals
  • Maximum flexibility - open system for qPCR consumables and reagents as well as freely configurable color filter selection
  • License-free qPCRsoft package for easy control and operation
  • Innovative sample block technology for best thermal well-to-well uniformity
  • Design options - high gloss or matte finish

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Flexibility and Precision

The qTOWER³ product family guarantees well-founded real-time results as it benefits from peerless temperature control precision in the sample block regardless of the number of samples used – the number of samples can range from 96 up to 384. The small 10.8" x 10.8” footprint makes it ideal for any lab.

The proven silver block technology of the qPCR cycler offers outstanding control precision and thanks to the gradient function, the device can be optimally adapted to new assays.

Unique flexibility is achieved through the proven filter module equipment, which can be freely configured and expanded at any time and enables measurement of up to 6 color modules. The retrofitting option ensures that users can also integrate future innovative developments from Analytik Jena.

The qTOWER³ is available either as a stand-alone device with integrated touchscreen operation (10“) or as a computer-aided system. To meet the steadily growing sample volumes and new requirements for quantitative real-time PCR the qTOWER³ is also obtainable in a multiwell format with 384 samples. The qTOWER³ 84 takes all the strengths of the qTOWER³ and transfers its precise performance to the high-throughput format, enabling new applications in gene expression, mutation analysis and diagnostics.

Applications

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  • Monitoring Wastewater for Epidemiologically Relevant Targets via Real-time PCR (EN)

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  • Überwachung von Abwasser auf epidemiologisch relevante Zielorganismen mittels Real-Time-PCR (DE)

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  • Automated solution for Real-time based applications with high reproducibility and accuracy (EN)

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  • Kompletter Abwasserepidemiologie-Workflow zum RT-qPCR-basierten Nachweis von SARS-CoV-2 (DE)

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  • Complete Wastewater-based Epidemiology (WBE) Workflow for detection of SARS-CoV-2via RT-qPCR (EN)

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  • Extraktion und Nachweis von Legionella DNA aus Wasserproben aus Kühltürmen mit Hilfe des InnuPure C16 touch und qTOWER3 (DE)

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  • Extraction and Detection of Legionella DNA From Cooling Tower Water Samples Using InnuPure C16 touch and qTOWER³ (EN)

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Food & Agriculture

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Pharma & Life Sciences

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  • Real-time PCR-based Screening and Quantification of Genetically Modified Organisms (EN)

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  • Monitoring Wastewater for Epidemiologically Relevant Targets via Real-time PCR (EN)

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  • Überwachung von Abwasser auf epidemiologisch relevante Zielorganismen mittels Real-Time-PCR (DE)

    Open application

  • Automated solution for Real-time based applications with high reproducibility and accuracy (EN)

    Open application

  • Kompletter Abwasserepidemiologie-Workflow zum RT-qPCR-basierten Nachweis von SARS-CoV-2 (DE)

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  • Automated DNA Extraction and Species Analysis from Cheese

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  • Real-time PCR to Measure Minute Volumes in High Throughput (EN)

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  • Thermal Shift Assay using SYPRO® Orange to Detect Protein Melting Temperatures (EN)

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  • Detection of Mastitis Pathogens in Raw Milk of Symptomatic Cows (EN)

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  • Highest precision with 1.5-fold discrimination for qPCR quantification applications (EN)

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  • Comparison of Real-time Signals using White or Clear Microplates (EN)

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  • Automated solution for the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 RNA STAR Complete Kit (EN)

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Technology Highlights

Superior temperature performance by proven block technology

The sample block forms the basis for the reliable performance of quantitative real-time PCR analysis. Powered by proven Biometra block technology, high quality block materials and advanced Peltier technology provide unsurpassed temperature control accuracy and excellent temperature uniformity across the qTOWER³ sample block for either 96 or up to 384 samples. This not only provides excellent data accuracy, but shortens the run times of qPCR programs, contributing to complete user confidence. To ensure highest specificity for different assays, the instrument is equipped with a gradient function. Depending on the cycler model, the temperature gradient function allows the evaluation of 12 or 24 annealing temperatures to determine the best reaction conditions for multiple primer sets in a single run to ensure efficient specific amplification of all targets.

  • Excellent temperature uniformity across the entire sample block
  • Exceptional heating and cooling rates for faster cycling times
  • Advanced gradient tool allows a temperature spread of 40 °C/24 °C to evaluate 12 to 24 annealing temperatures in a single run
  • Easy transfer of results thanks to largely linear temperature steps from column to column

 

Continuously unambiguous results through patented fiber optic system

In the application area of quantitative real-time PCR, a wide range of fluorescent dyes with different characteristics are used. In order to achieve an excellent data quality of fluorescent measurements, the qTOWER³ family is equipped with a patented fiber optic detection system (FOS – fiber-optic system). The 8 or 16 optical fibers provide homogeneous illumination and read-out of each individual well for exact, meaningful results. A novel (RGBW) light source in combination with a sensitive Photo-multiplier tube (PMT) detector and a finely tuned set of excitation and emission filters guarantees optimized excitation for each individual sample while detecting the emitted fluorescent signals with extraordinary homogeneity. The ability to change or retrofit color modules increases the flexibility in the choice of fluorescent dyes that can be used to perfectly meet your current and future requirements for multiplex applications.

  • Patented fiber optics guarantees homogeneous illumination of each individual well
  • No edge effects – no need for a passive reference needed
  • Enhanced multi-target detection capabilities for up to six targets
  • Color modules can be upgraded/expanded
  • Calibration free optical unit
  • Broad dynamic range

Accessories

Color module 1 (FAM, SybrGreen, Alexa 488) 844-00520-0
Color module 2 (JOE, HEX, VIC, YakimaYellow) 844-00521-0
Color module 3 (TAMRA, DFO, Alexa 546, NED) 844-00522-0
Color module 4 (ROX, TexasRed, Cy3,5) 844-00523-0
Color module 5 (Cy5, Alexa633, Quasar670) 844-00524-0
Color module 6 (Cy5.5®, LightCycler Red®705, Alexa680®) 844-00525-0
Color modul protein 1 (SyproOrange) 844-00530-0
FRET module 1 - FAM (Donor) / TAMRA (Acceptor) 844-00526-0
FRET module 2 - FAM (Donor) / Cy5 (Acceptor) 844-00527-0
FRET module 3 - FAM (Donor) / Cy5.5 (Acceptor) 844-00528-0
FRET module 4 - JOE (Donor) / Cy5 (Acceptor) 844-00529-0
FRET module 5 - FAM (Donor) / ROX (Acceptor) 844-00531-0

Software

FDA 21 CFR part 11 Compliance module for software of qTOWER³ family

Order number: 844-00702-9

This software module for the qTOWER³ family supports compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 FDA guidelines for electronic data security. The fee-based license is a single-user license and can be activated separately.

Key features are:

  • Advanced settings for user management
  • Audit Trail
  • Electronic Signature
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Consumables

844-70045-5D Optical sealing foil (79 x 142 mm) adhesive, transparent, peelable - 5 pcs
844-70045-0 Optical sealing foil (79 x 142 mm), adhesive, transparent, peelable - 100 pcs
844-70046-0 Optical sealing foil (79 x 142 mm) adhesive, transparent, peelable, ATP-free - 100 pcs
847-0212000501 qPCR Color Compensation Kit - 12 reactions
844-70046-10D Optical sealing foil (79 x 142 mm) adhesive, transparent, peelable, ATP-free - 10 pcs

Downloads

Biosurveillance in Wastewater (EN)
Brochure Biometra TMS Temperature Measuring System (EN)
Brochure Product Guide Life Science (EN)
Brochure Product Guide Life Science (EN)
Brochure Real-time Thermocycler qTOWER³ Product Family (EN)
Broschüre Biometra TMS Temperaturmesssystem (DE)
Broschüre Produktführer Life Science (DE)
Broschüre Produktführer Life Science (DE)
Broschüre Real-time Thermocycler qTOWER³ Produktfamilie (DE)
Coronavirus - Overview On SARS-CoV-2 Detection Workflow For Research Use (EN)
EU Declaration of Conformity qTOWER-Serie
From Farm to Fork - From Sample to Result. innuDETECT Food Analysis Solutions (EN)
Product Guide Consumables for PCR/qPCR (EN)
Technical Data qTOWER³ (EN)
Technical Data qTOWER³ 84 (EN)
Technische Daten qTOWER³ (DE)
Technische Daten qTOWER³ 84 (DE)
TechNote LSS WW Promega SARS-CoV-2 qTOWER³
TechNote qTOWER³ chocolate authenticity and quality (EN)
TechNote qTOWER³ Passive Reference (EN)
TechNote qTOWER³ plant DNA in honey (EN)
TechNote qTOWER³ SARS-CoV-2 (en)
TechNote qTOWER³ Volume Independence (EN)
Überwachung biologischer Parameter in Abwässern (DE)

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