Model :eQ mini-A、eQ mini-B、eQ mini-C
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.
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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
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.
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
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
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
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Analytical functions
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Standard Curve, Relative Quantitative Curve and Melting Curve (HRM). | |||
| Operating indicator
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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
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100-240V~300VA | |||
| Dimensions (L*W*H) | 265x334x172mm | |||
| Net weight | 6.8kg | |||
