abCycler™ Q

Your preferred choice for qPCR

A 6-channel, 96-well real-time PCR system combining advanced LED optical technology with precise Peltier temperature control. Scans all 96 wells simultaneously in just 7 seconds — delivering reliable detection for both singleplex and multiplex assays.

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6channels

Fluorescence

96wells

Sample capacity

7sec

Full plate scan

5targets

Multiplexing per well

10¹⁰copies

Dynamic range

Features

Precision from every well

6-channel fluorescence detection

6 filtered LEDs with photodiode detection from the top — all 6 channels scanned simultaneously across all 96 wells in just 7 seconds. No edge effect. Supports FAM, HEX/VIC, ROX/Texas Red, Cy5, Alexa Fluor 680, and Tamra/Cy3.

7-second full plate scan

All 6 channels scanned simultaneously across all 96 wells in just 7 seconds — no edge effect, no sequential scanning delay.

Up to 5-plex per well

Multiplex up to 5 targets simultaneously per well — ideal for respiratory panels, tropicals, and other infectious disease applications.

Special temperature protocols

Standard, Gradient PCR, Long PCR, and Touchdown PCR modes. Gradient range 1–40°C across 12 columns for primer optimisation.

Comprehensive data analysis

Qualitative, absolute quantification, relative quantification, genotyping, endpoint analysis, and high resolution melt analysis modes.

LIS integration

Open port for LIS connection with CSV, Excel, and TXT data export. Customisable report templates and power failure protection.

Specifications

Technical specification

Full instrument specifications for the abCycler™ Q Real-Time PCR System.

GENERAL
Model	abCyclerQ™
Catalogue No.	800700
Dimension (W × D × H)	355 × 480 × 485 mm
Weight	30 kg
SAMPLE & OPTICAL
Sample capacity	12 × 0.2ml 8-tube strips / 96 × 0.2ml tubes / 1 plate 8×12 (no skirt)
Tube types	Clear, White, Frosted
Reaction volume	Up to 100 µl
Excitation source	6 filtered LED
Detection	Photodiodes — top excitation & detection
Scan time	7 seconds for 96 wells, all 6 channels simultaneously
Multiplexing	Up to 5 targets per well
Dynamic range	1–10¹⁰ copies
Sample linearity	R² ≥ 0.998 or r ≥ \|0.999\|
Sample repeatability	Ct value, CV ≥ 0.5%
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Temperature range	0–100°C
Thermoblock	Aluminium, Peltier element
Max heating rate	6.1°C/sec
Avg heating rate	4.5°C/sec
Max cooling rate	5.0°C/sec
Temperature accuracy	±0.2°C
Block uniformity (20–72°C)	±0.2°C
Gradient range	1–40°C · 12 columns · 35–100°C
Temperature protocols	Standard · Gradient · Long PCR · Touchdown PCR
SYSTEM & CONTROL
Screen	10.4" touch screen
Control modes	Direct PC / Standalone / WLAN (1 PC up to 10 units)
Data storage	USB upload/download · Up to 1000 run files
Data export	CSV · Excel · TXT · LIS connection
Analysis modes	Qualitative · Absolute quant · Relative quant · Genotyping · Endpoint · HRM
POWER & ENVIRONMENT
Power usage	AC 110–240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption	900 VA
Operating temperature	10–30°C · Humidity: 20–85%
Regulatory status	CE-IVD · IVD

Compatible Assay Kits

Validated abTES™ assay kits

abTES™ Assay Kits

29+ validated multiplex qPCR kits

The abCycler™ Q is the primary compatible platform for all abTES™ assay kits — CE-IVD and HSA-approved kits covering respiratory, tropical, STI, TB, and immunosuppressive infections.

RespiratoryTropicalTuberculosisSTIImmunosuppressive

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