MBI Gene 8 Isothermal Fluorescence PCR (One Channel)

The MBI Gene-8 PCR is an isothermal fluorescence PCR instrument — a compact, lightweight, low-cost, stand-alone, sensitive instrument suitable for field-based and point-of-care diagnostic applications. It provides measurement of one fluorophore per tube and is designed to run any isothermal amplification method that employs target detection by fluorescence measurement. With low power requirements and a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery providing 2–5 hours of operation, the Gene-8 is ideal for portable, real-time diagnostics.

Key Highlights

• Compact & Portable – Small footprint, lightweight, suitable for benchtop and field applications
• Stand-alone Operation – 7-inch touchscreen; no host computer required
• One-Channel Fluorescence – F1 excitation at 470 nm, detection at 525 nm
• Side Optical Path – Detects reaction volumes as low as 20 μL
• Precise Temperature Control – Accuracy ±0.1°C, uniformity ±0.15°C across 8 wells
• Rapid Thermal Cycling – Heating and cooling speed of 2°C/s
• Multiple Connectivity – USB, WiFi, and printer interface for data export and printing
• Battery-Powered – Rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery for 2–5 hours of independent operation
• Real-Time Monitoring – Graphical display of temperature and fluorescence data during runs
• PC & Android App Support – Advanced desktop software and mobile app for configuration and review

Features

• Small footprint, low-cost and easy to use – Suitable for benchtop and field applications
• Purpose-designed sophisticated instruments – Support any isothermal DNA/RNA amplification method employing fluorescence readout
• 7-inch touchscreen – Stand-alone operation with no need for a host computer
• 8 standard 0.2 mL tubes – 1×8 strip format, sample volume 15–150 μL
• One-channel fluorescence detection – Per tube with real-time signal monitoring
• Advanced software suite – Desktop PC software and Android mobile app for test configuration, management, and export
• Wide temperature range – RT to 99°C with precise control
• Powerful data analysis – Built-in, PC, and APP software for validated data review
• Easy data access – USB interface and WiFi for seamless export to PC or Android mobile
• Flexible operation modes – Use independently via touchscreen, link to computer via USB, or link to Android mobile via WiFi
• USB printer support – Print text data and results directly from the instrument
• Mains or battery-powered – Rechargeable battery for portable, off-grid diagnostics

More Reliable Results

• The side optical path detection system can detect at least 20 μL reaction systems.
• Precise temperature control with well-to-well temperature difference less than 0.15°C and accuracy of 0.1°C.
• Real-time monitoring of fluorescent signals avoids subjective errors caused by manual interpretation.
• Positive and negative results can be directly interpreted without additional calculations.

Easier Operation

• 7-inch touchscreen allows a single machine to complete setting, detection, interpretation, and saving.
• Humanized software functions adapt to different reagent testing needs.
• Simple and clear instrument software easily mastered by new users.

Multiple Data Export Methods

• USB and WiFi connection to transfer experimental data and results to your computer.
• Data can be saved directly to the cloud through WiFi (developed according to customer needs).
• Once exported, PC software enables viewing data in various formats and sorting experimental data.
• Direct printing via USB printer interface or PC software export.

Outdoor Use & Portability

Small size and rechargeable batteries make detection real-time and practical. A portable experimental box can be equipped with other necessary instruments to improve experimental efficiency. The intelligent software system includes real-time detection, automatic identification of negative and positive results, melting curve functions, and data statistics for convenient tracing and searching.

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