Description
Thermolyne Barnstead DB80245 Amplitron II PCR Thermal Cycler 120V 792W
The Barnstead/Thermolyne Amplitron II (model DB80245) is a benchtop PCR thermal cycler designed for DNA amplification in molecular biology laboratories. It features a programmable heated lid to prevent condensation in reaction tubes, an LCD display for cycle program entry and status readout, and a numeric keypad for direct parameter input. The unit is manufactured by Barnstead/Thermolyne in the United States.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Barnstead/Thermolyne
- Model: DB80245
- Series: Amplitron II
- Voltage: 120V AC
- Current: 6.6A
- Power: 792W
- Frequency: 50/60Hz
- Phase: Single Phase
- Heated Lid: Yes — switchable On/Off via rear panel toggle
- Display: Alphanumeric LCD with program status readout
- Keypad: Program, Dwell, Cancel/Reset, Yes/Start, No/Pause, numeric 0–9, Enter
- Rear connections: IEC C14 power inlet, DB-25 parallel interface port
- Fuse: 12 Amp 5.8, 250V
- Cooling: Rear-mounted fan
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Included: Thermal cycler unit only — no tubes, consumables, or additional accessories
Applications
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) thermal cyclers like the Amplitron II are standard equipment in molecular biology, genomics, and clinical research laboratories. They work by rapidly cycling sample temperatures through precise denaturation, annealing, and extension stages to amplify specific DNA sequences — a technique central to diagnostics, cloning, sequencing, and gene expression studies. The Barnstead/Thermolyne Amplitron II was a widely used benchtop PCR platform in academic and industrial labs from the 1990s, valued for its straightforward programmable interface and reliable heated-lid design that eliminates the need for oil overlays. Units like this are still used today in teaching labs, smaller research settings, and facilities running established PCR protocols that do not require gradient or real-time (qPCR) capability.
This Barnstead/Thermolyne DB80245 Amplitron II PCR Thermal Cycler has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. The white housing shows typical light wear consistent with lab use. The LCD display, keypad, heated lid block, rear fan, and all visible controls are intact. The Heated Lid On/Off switch on the rear panel is present and functional. Please review our full photo set for a close look at the unit's condition, and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Barnstead/Thermolyne |
Model: |
DB80245 |
MPN: |
DB80245 |
SKU: |
48527 |
Type: |
PCR Thermal Cycler |
Series: |
Amplitron II |
Voltage: |
120V |
Amperage: |
6.6A |
Wattage: |
792W |
Frequency: |
50/60Hz |
Phase: |
Single Phase |
Heated Lid: |
Yes — switchable On/Off |
Fuse Rating: |
12 Amp 5.8, 250V |
Interface: |
DB-25 parallel port (rear) |
Display: |
LCD with alphanumeric readout |
Input Type: |
IEC C14 power inlet |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no tubes, consumables, or additional accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Barnstead/Thermolyne DB80245 Amplitron II PCR Thermal Cycler has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition, pulled from a working lab environment. Housing shows light typical wear. All controls and the heated lid switch are intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |