AELAB Real-time PCR System eQ mini-A Series | Compact & High-Performance qPCR

Q: How does the AELAB eQ mini-A achieve high sensitivity?

The system integrates a DFD optical module and high-intensity LED excitation, ensuring strong fluorescence detection with minimal background noise.

Q: Can it be used without a computer?

Yes. The touchscreen interface with built-in software allows independent operation, program editing, and data analysis.

Q: What makes the ETSC block temperature technology unique?

It provides edge temperature self-compensation, improving uniformity (<±0.2 °C) and reducing PCR run time.

Q: Which fluorescent dyes are supported?

Compatible with FAM, SYBR Green I, HEX, VIC, ROX, CY5, TAMRA, CALRED, JOE, QUASAR, and more.

Q: Is it suitable for field or mobile labs?

Yes. Its compact size, 6.8 kg weight, and robust design make it excellent for outdoor or mobile testing scenarios.

The AELAB Real-time PCR System eQ mini-A Series is a compact, high-performance qPCR platform designed for reliable results in both laboratories and field applications. Featuring a full-color touchscreen, advanced analysis software, and excellent sensitivity, it ensures precision, convenience, and efficiency for small-throughput experiments.

Modles : eQ mini-A、eQ mini-B、eQ mini-C

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eQmini is a high-performance model meticulously improved on the basis of the eQ164cP classic model. The instrument comes with a full-color touch screen and self-developed operation analysis software. lt does not require a computer and realizes independent operation, program editing, data viewing and data analysis. The compact body design and powerful software functions fully meet the various needs of users for small-throughput experiments and outdoor operations.

Features

Touch screen control, with software, efficient and convenient
Simple operation interface, powerful software function
Strongfluorescence signal, low background noise, high sensitivity
Unique design of Block, rapid temperature change, good uniformity

🔬 How It Works?

The AELAB eQ mini-A Real-time PCR System uses advanced quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology to amplify and detect DNA in real time. Its DFD precision optical module provides independent excitation for each channel, ensuring strong fluorescence signals with minimal background noise. The system’s ETSC block temperature equalization technology guarantees excellent thermal uniformity, speeding up PCR cycles and enhancing accuracy. With its built-in software, experiments can be set up, run, and analyzed directly on the device without a computer.

💡 Advantages

Portable & Compact: Lightweight design (6.8 kg), ideal for both laboratory and field use
High Sensitivity: Detects as low as 1 DNA copy with superior accuracy
Fast Performance: Rapid heating/cooling rates shorten experiment times
User-Friendly Operation: Full-color touchscreen and intuitive interface
Independent Functionality: No PC required; onboard software for complete control and analysis
Versatile Compatibility: Supports a wide range of reagents and dyes, including extraction-free PCR reagents
Enhanced Data Analysis: Automatic reporting, curve generation, and cross-channel correction

🔍 Recommended Models by Use Case

eQ mini-A (2-channel): Ideal for teaching labs and small-scale molecular biology research
eQ mini-B (4-channel, practical grade): Suitable for clinical diagnostics, quality control, and mid-throughput labs
eQ mini-C (4-channel, independent detection): Best for advanced research centers requiring multiplex PCR and high sensitivity with diverse reagents

🧪 Ideal For

Research laboratories (molecular biology, genetics, virology)
Clinical and diagnostic labs
Food safety and agricultural testing
Field-based molecular testing and rapid response units
Educational institutions and training centers

Specifications :

Model	eQ mini-A	eQ mini-B		eQ mini-C
Sample volume	16*0.2ml single tube or 8-strip transparent tube(except for white opaque tube) ， you can mark the tube with markers on the cover of the tube.
Applicable reagents	The system is an open platform， suitable for various real time PCR reagents， including fast extraction reagents， non-extract on reagents or direct amp l fat on reagents and other low-concentra to PCR reagents.
Reaction volume	5-100ul
Dynamic range	1-10'°Copies
Color wavelength	400-700nm
Dyes and probes	CH1: FAM、 SYBR Green l; CH2:HEX、JOE、VIC、ROX.		CH1: FAM、SYBR Green l; CH2: HEX、JOE、VIC、TAMRA; CH3: ROX、CALRED; CH4: CY5、QUASAR.
Excitation light source	High brightness and long life single color LED module.
Optical sensor	PMT	PD		PD
Detection technology	Scientific grade, suitable for micro-reaction system.	Double PD detection,practical grade, suitable for conventional reaction system.		Four PD detection,independent excitation fluorescence detection, suitable for multiple PCR.
Channel number	2-fluorescent channel			4-fluorescent channel
★Unique design of DFD photoelectric module	(①DFD two-dimensional precision optical module, independent excitation light for each channel, independent fluorescence detection, strong signal, low background noise. lt is especially suitable for fluorescent quantitative PCR experiments with low-concentration DNA reagents such as direct amplification reagents, extraction-free reagents, and quick extraction reagents. 2All channels are detected in one scan, and each channel only needs 1 second.
Sensitivity	1 copy
Rn	≥0.998
CV	CV≤0.6%
Block setting range	10-99.9℃
Temperature control mode	Tube mode.Real temperature of simulated reagent.
Refrigeration technology	Peltier
★ETSC block temperature equalization technology	The know-how of block edge temperature self-compensation design (ETSC) not only reduces the weight of the block, but also achieves excellent temperature uniformity, which effectively shortens the time of PCR experiment.
Precision of temperature control	≤0.1℃
Display resolution	0.1°C
Temperature accuracy	≤0.2℃
Temperature uniformity	<±0.2°C
Max.ramping rate	≥4°C /s
Avg.ramping rate	≥2.5°C /s (50~90°C)
Hot lid	30-105°C,Default 105°C.
Operating mode	Touchscreen control， with software.
Com.interface		RS 232./USB
Software functions	it has system parameter setting (with password authority), experimental parameter setting, sample information input. operation management, data export EXCEL, PCR program overview, real-time amplification curve display, channel crosstalk correction, criterion setting, automatic report, curve capture and other functions
Analytical functions	Standard Curve, Relative Quantitative Curve and Melting Curve (HRM).
Operating indicator	Power on, in operation, successful communication, ultraviolet degradation (UV), fault alarm, hot lid open alarm.
operating ambient	Ambient temperature:10-30C,relative humidity:20-85%RH, elevation not higher than 2000 m, storage temperature:-20-60℃.
input power	100-240V~300VA
Dimensions (LWH)	265x334x172mm
Net weight	6.8kg

Model	eQ mini-A	eQ mini-B		eQ mini-C
Sample volume	16*0.2ml single tube or 8-strip transparent tube(except for white opaque tube) ， you can mark the tube with markers on the cover of the tube.
Applicable reagents	The system is an open platform， suitable for various real time PCR reagents， including fast extraction reagents， non-extract on reagents or direct amp l fat on reagents and other low-concentra to PCR reagents.
Reaction volume	5-100ul
Dynamic range	1-10'°Copies
Color wavelength	400-700nm
Dyes and probes	CH1: FAM、 SYBR Green l; CH2:HEX、JOE、VIC、ROX.		CH1: FAM、SYBR Green l; CH2: HEX、JOE、VIC、TAMRA; CH3: ROX、CALRED; CH4: CY5、QUASAR.
Excitation light source	High brightness and long life single color LED module.
Optical sensor	PMT	PD		PD
Detection technology	Scientific grade, suitable for micro-reaction system.	Double PD detection,practical grade, suitable for conventional reaction system.		Four PD detection,independent excitation fluorescence detection, suitable for multiple PCR.
Channel number	2-fluorescent channel			4-fluorescent channel
★Unique design of DFD photoelectric module	(①DFD two-dimensional precision optical module, independent excitation light for each channel, independent fluorescence detection, strong signal, low background noise. lt is especially suitable for fluorescent quantitative PCR experiments with low-concentration DNA reagents such as direct amplification reagents, extraction-free reagents, and quick extraction reagents. 2All channels are detected in one scan, and each channel only needs 1 second.
Sensitivity	1 copy
Rn	≥0.998
CV	CV≤0.6%
Block setting range	10-99.9℃
Temperature control mode	Tube mode.Real temperature of simulated reagent.
Refrigeration technology	Peltier
★ETSC block temperature equalization technology	The know-how of block edge temperature self-compensation design (ETSC) not only reduces the weight of the block, but also achieves excellent temperature uniformity, which effectively shortens the time of PCR experiment.
Precision of temperature control	≤0.1℃
Display resolution	0.1°C
Temperature accuracy	≤0.2℃
Temperature uniformity	<±0.2°C
Max.ramping rate	≥4°C /s
Avg.ramping rate	≥2.5°C /s (50~90°C)
Hot lid	30-105°C,Default 105°C.
Operating mode	Touchscreen control， with software.
Com.interface		RS 232./USB
Software functions	it has system parameter setting (with password authority), experimental parameter setting, sample information input. operation management, data export EXCEL, PCR program overview, real-time amplification curve display, channel crosstalk correction, criterion setting, automatic report, curve capture and other functions
Analytical functions	Standard Curve, Relative Quantitative Curve and Melting Curve (HRM).
Operating indicator	Power on, in operation, successful communication, ultraviolet degradation (UV), fault alarm, hot lid open alarm.
operating ambient	Ambient temperature:10-30C,relative humidity:20-85%RH, elevation not higher than 2000 m, storage temperature:-20-60℃.
input power	100-240V~300VA
Dimensions (LWH)	265x334x172mm
Net weight	6.8kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

1How does the AELAB eQ mini-A achieve high sensitivity?

The system integrates a DFD optical module and high-intensity LED excitation, ensuring strong fluorescence detection with minimal background noise.

2Can it be used without a computer?

Yes. The touchscreen interface with built-in software allows independent operation, program editing, and data analysis.

3What makes the ETSC block temperature technology unique?

It provides edge temperature self-compensation, improving uniformity (<±0.2 °C) and reducing PCR run time.

4Which fluorescent dyes are supported?

Compatible with FAM, SYBR Green I, HEX, VIC, ROX, CY5, TAMRA, CALRED, JOE, QUASAR, and more.

5Is it suitable for field or mobile labs?

Yes. Its compact size, 6.8 kg weight, and robust design make it excellent for outdoor or mobile testing scenarios.

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