Surge Scientific · Tianlong Gentier Mini+ · IVDR CE Certified · EU RoHS Compliant
Gentier Mini+ Portable
Real-Time PCR System — 4 Channels
16 Wells · 4 Fluorescence Channels · 1-Second Full-Block Scan · 3.2 kg · Full 4-Plex Multiplex · WiFi + USB + LAN
Until now, full 4-plex multiplex qPCR — target, internal control, second pathogen, and reference dye simultaneously in a single tube — has required a bench-top instrument that stays in the central lab. The Gentier Mini+ changes that equation: 4 fluorescence channels, 1-second 16-well scanning, and a 3.2 kg form factor that deploys to any field site, mobile lab, or on-site testing station without recalibration — delivering full multiplex capability where the samples actually are.
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Fluor. Channels
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16-Well Full Scan
3.2 kg
Instrument Weight
≤0.1°C
Temp. Accuracy
Why 4 Channels Is the Threshold That Changes Everything in Portable qPCR
Two-channel portable qPCR instruments cover the simplest singleplex and duplex formats — one target, one internal control. That covers routine singleplex screening. What it cannot do is run a validated 4-plex infectious disease panel: simultaneous detection of two pathogens, an internal amplification control, and a passive reference dye — all in a single tube, in a single run, at the point of need. For that, labs have historically had no choice but to batch samples and ship them to a central instrument.
The Gentier Mini+ resolves that constraint. With 4 channels spanning FAM, HEX/VIC, ROX/Texas Red, and Cy5 — the complete dye set of most clinical multiplex panels — it runs the same assay formats as a bench-top 96-well instrument, in a package that fits in a carry bag. Add endpoint fluorescence analysis and melting curve analysis to the on-board software suite, and the Mini+ becomes the first genuinely full-capability portable qPCR platform for field and mobile lab deployment.
Gentier Mini vs. Mini+ — What the Plus Adds
Gentier Mini — 2 Channels
- 2 fluorescence channels (FAM, HEX/VIC)
- Singleplex and duplex assay formats only
- Target + internal control — no spare channels
- Qualitative, absolute & relative quantification
- SNP analysis
- No endpoint fluorescence analysis
- No melting curve analysis
- No web-based file download
Gentier Mini+ — 4 Channels ✦ Upgraded
- 4 fluorescence channels (FAM, HEX/VIC, ROX, Cy5)
- Full 4-plex multiplex panel capability
- Target + IC + 2nd pathogen + passive reference
- Qualitative, absolute & relative quantification
- SNP analysis
- Endpoint fluorescence analysis — added
- Melting curve analysis — added
- Web-based experiment file download — added
Full 4-Plex Multiplex, Portable
Four channels — FAM, HEX/VIC, ROX/Texas Red, Cy5 — cover every dye slot in a standard clinical multiplex panel. Run a complete 4-plex assay in the field with the same channel configuration as your bench-top reference instrument, eliminating the sample batching and transport delay that degrades time-sensitive diagnostic results.
1-Second Scan, No Position Artifacts
The high-brightness LED system completes fluorescence scanning of all 16 wells simultaneously in 1 second — no sequential scanning, no edge effects, no position-dependent Ct variance. Every well in the block sees the same optical measurement at the same moment in the thermal cycle, regardless of where it sits in the row.
Extended Analysis Suite On-Board
Beyond the standard quantification modes, the Mini+ adds endpoint fluorescence analysis for probe-based genotyping assays and melting curve analysis for SYBR Green and HRM applications — directly on the instrument, without PC software involvement, with results printable via connected thermal printer for immediate on-site documentation.
Web-Based File Access from Any Device
Experiment files on the Mini+ are accessible via webpage login from any networked device — no USB cable, no dedicated PC, no file transfer software required. Download results from a tablet, review data remotely, and share run files directly from the field to collaborators or regulatory reviewers anywhere in the network.
The only portable qPCR system with 4 channels, melting curve analysis, endpoint fluorescence detection, and web-based file access — all at 3.2 kg. For labs running validated multiplex panels that cannot wait for a central lab turnaround, this is the instrument that eliminates the compromise between portability and analytical capability.
Key Features
- 16-well portable throughput (1–16 samples)
- 4 fluorescence detection channels
- All 16 wells scanned in 1 second
- High-brightness, long-life, maintenance-free LED
- Max heating rate: 5.0°C/s · Average: 3.3°C/s
- Max cooling rate: 4.0°C/s · Average: 3.0°C/s
- Temperature accuracy: ≤0.1°C
- Hot lid temperature: 40°C–110°C
- No fluorescence recalibration after moving
- Conventional PCR, Touch Down PCR, Long PCR
- Qualitative analysis on-board
- Absolute quantitative analysis on-board
- Relative quantitative analysis on-board
- Endpoint fluorescence analysis on-board
- Melting curve analysis on-board
- SNP analysis on-board
- 7-inch touchscreen — full standalone operation
- PC software control via USB or LAN
- Windows tablet remote control via WiFi
- Web-based experiment file download (any device)
- Results printable via connected thermal printer
- Power-failure auto-recovery — seamless resume
- WiFi, USB, and internet (LAN) connectivity
- Compatible: 0.2mL single tubes and 8-strip tubes
4-Channel Fluorescence Configuration
The Gentier Mini+ covers the complete dye palette of standard 4-plex clinical multiplex panels — from the FAM primary target channel through Cy5 fourth detection — in a portable format that requires no recalibration after relocation.
Channel 1
FAM / SYBR Green I
FAM · SYBR Green I · SYTO 9 · Eva Green · LC Green
Channel 2
HEX / VIC
HEX · VIC · TET · JOE
Channel 3
ROX / Texas Red
Texas Red · ROX
Channel 4
Cy5
Cy5
Three Control Modes — Built for Every Deployment
The Gentier Mini+ operates in three distinct control configurations — from fully self-contained field use to networked multi-instrument monitoring — without hardware changes or accessory purchases.
Mode 1
7" Touchscreen — Standalone
Full instrument control on the 7-inch onboard touchscreen with no external devices required. Run protocols, review amplification curves, and print results directly via thermal printer. Zero IT dependency — the complete diagnostic workflow in a single self-contained unit.
Mode 2
PC Software — USB or LAN
Full PC software control and advanced data analysis via USB direct connection or wired LAN. Ideal for mobile lab environments where the Mini+ runs as a networked satellite instrument alongside a workstation, with experiment files downloadable directly via web browser login.
Mode 3
Windows Tablet — WiFi Remote
Remote control and real-time run monitoring via Windows tablet over WiFi. A single operator can oversee multiple Mini+ units simultaneously in high-throughput field screening deployments — monitoring amplification curves and managing protocols across instruments without physical contact.
Ideal Applications
Field & Mobile Diagnostics
Outbreak containment, border health screening, remote clinic molecular diagnostics, and emergency response operations running 4-plex infectious disease panels — where full multiplex results are needed at the source within a single run.
Veterinary & Animal Health
On-farm disease surveillance, slaughterhouse pathogen screening, and veterinary diagnostic panels requiring simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens and controls — delivered at the site of sample collection, not days later from a central lab.
Food Safety & Inspection
On-site food and dairy pathogen multiplex testing, environmental contamination surveillance, and field quality control at processing facilities and inspection bureaus where 4-plex panel capability was previously impossible outside a fixed laboratory.
Connectivity & Integration
From a fully isolated field deployment to a networked multi-instrument lab environment, the Gentier Mini+ adapts its connectivity to whatever infrastructure is available — including web-based file access that is unique to the Mini+ platform.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sample & Throughput | |
| Model | Gentier Mini+ |
| Sample Throughput | 1–16 wells per run |
| Suitable Consumables | 0.2mL transparent single tubes · 8-strip tubes |
| Optical System | |
| Fluorescence Channels | 4 |
| Fluorescence Scanning Time | 1 second (all 16 wells) |
| Light Source | High-brightness, long-life, maintenance-free LED |
| Dye Compatibility — CH1 | FAM · SYBR Green I · SYTO 9 · Eva Green · LC Green |
| Dye Compatibility — CH2 | HEX · VIC · TET · JOE |
| Dye Compatibility — CH3 | Texas Red · ROX |
| Dye Compatibility — CH4 | Cy5 |
| Post-Move Recalibration | Not required |
| Thermal Performance | |
| Heating Rate (Average) | 3.3°C/s |
| Heating Rate (Maximum) | 5.0°C/s |
| Cooling Rate (Average) | 3.0°C/s |
| Cooling Rate (Maximum) | 4.0°C/s |
| Temperature Accuracy | ≤ 0.1°C |
| Hot Lid Temperature Range | 40°C – 110°C |
| Supported PCR Protocols | Conventional PCR · Touch Down PCR · Long PCR |
| Analysis & Software | |
| Analysis Functions | Qualitative · Absolute quantification · Relative quantification · Endpoint fluorescence · Melting curve · SNP analysis |
| Result Output | On-board display · PC software · Thermal printer (direct) |
| Experiment File Access | Download via webpage login from any networked device |
| Control & Connectivity | |
| Control Mode 1 | 7-inch touchscreen — standalone |
| Control Mode 2 | PC software via USB or LAN |
| Control Mode 3 | Windows tablet remote control via WiFi |
| Network Connectivity | WiFi · USB · Internet (LAN) interface |
| Power Failure Protection | Automatic experiment recovery on power restore |
| Physical & Certification | |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 205 × 156 × 153 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Certifications | IVDR CE · EU RoHS |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
The Gentier Mini+ is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory instrument partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for pre-sales questions, multiplex assay compatibility guidance, and field deployment support. This instrument is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or call 855.943.3344 for quotes, demo requests, and deployment planning.