SmartCycler II (Smart Cycler 2) is a modular real‑time PCR system designed by Cepheid, providing rapid amplification and detection of nucleic acids in clinical, research and public health laboratories.
It offers individually controlled reaction sites, allowing multiple assays and samples to be run in parallel with independent thermal profiles on the same instrument.
Real‑time PCR platform with 16 to 96 independently programmable reaction sites (modules can be expanded in multiples of 16).
Integrated four‑channel optical system enabling multiplex PCR assays with simultaneous detection of up to four fluorescent dye channels.
Closed‑tube amplification and detection to minimise contamination risk compared to conventional, open‑tube PCR workflows.
Rapid thermal cycling and real‑time data acquisition, delivering results in approximately 20–40 minutes from prepared samples.
Software for monitoring amplification curves, melt curves and threshold cycles (Ct) in real time, with options for standard curves and automated calling.
