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With this new added functionality it is possible to select whether or not to automatically resume the currently running method after a power failure. When auto resume is selected and a power failure occurs the method is automatically resumed and on display a power failure message appears along with the power failure duration time. When auto resume is not selected the T-Cy comes up with a power failure message and asks whether or not resume the method. In the configuration menu the auto resume option can be selected. Also the last occurrence of a power failure is displayed.

The T-CY can be delivered in two different block formats. The 96 position sample block for use with 0.2 ml sample tubes and the 60 position sample block for use with 0.5 ml sample tubes. The 96 sample block has the 9 mm spacing micro plate format making the T-CY suitable for high throughput laboratories. The individual sample block holes have been designed in such a way to give excellent contact between the block surface and sample tube, ensuring a high degree of temperature consistence within the sample. All models are supplied with an easy to open gas spring supported lid.

The heated lid has a flush fitting enclosure to ensure a complete seal eliminating airflow across the sample block surface. This means that the temperature control is maintained regardless of environmental conditions. The in-lid surface is spring-mounted to ensure even contact and pressure on all vials regardless of the tube height, ensuring no condensation of water vapor on the tube lids. A specially designed, microprocessor controlled heating element compensates temperature fluctuations along the lid.

The temperature control is driven using solid-state Peltier technology giving control and power superior to other methods. The use of high power Peltiers allows temperature ramp rates up to 4 oC per second resulting in faster runs and overall shorter program times. This allows a greater number of runs to be completed in a single day increasing the work capacity of the instrument for laboratories with a high number of samples.

The control software installed in the T-CY has been designed to allow easy control and programming of the instrument. The control panel comprises a clearly visualized 168 character LCD, upon which navigation through the program menus is simple due to the logical file layering.
The layering of menus allows the operator to quickly select, view and start pre-entered programs. Each program can be displayed in full so that all parameters can be verified before commencing a program run.
All programs can be protected from alteration by the use of a PIN-code. Incremented and decremented temperatures and times can be included to allow changes in cycle parameters, useful in protocols that utilize variable temperature settings.