Surge Scientific · Tianlong Gentier X3C · EU RoHS Compliant
Gentier X3C Real-Time PCR System
4 Channels · 3×32 Wells · PC Software Control · 2-Second Block Scan · Network-Integrated · Cost-Optimized
For labs that run four-channel clinical assay panels under PC software control — and don't need a touchscreen premium — the Gentier X3C delivers three fully independent 32-well thermal blocks, four fluorescence channels covering every standard clinical dye, and TCP/IP Ethernet integration in the most cost-efficient configuration of the X3 platform. Full concurrent multi-block throughput. Zero channel or display overhead you don't use.
3×32
Throughput (Wells)
4
Fluor. Channels
2s
Per-Block Scan
≤0.1°C
Temp. Accuracy
Why the X3C Is the Right Configuration for PC-Controlled Clinical Throughput
Not every high-throughput clinical lab needs six channels or an onboard touchscreen. Labs running validated four-channel diagnostic panels — FAM target, HEX/VIC internal control, ROX passive reference, Cy5 second pathogen — under centralized PC software or LIMS orchestration are paying for neither the additional channels nor the standalone display that PC-controlled workflows don't use. The instrument budget is better allocated elsewhere.
The Gentier X3C is the X3 platform stripped to exactly what a PC-controlled four-channel clinical lab needs: three independent 32-well blocks running simultaneously, four validated clinical dye channels, TCP/IP Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity, and the full thermal performance — ≥6.2°C/s maximum heating, ±0.2°C uniformity, ≤0.1°C accuracy — that delivers CV ≤1% repeatability across all three blocks. No touchscreen markup. No sixth-channel optical cost. Full X3 concurrent throughput at the configuration that matches the workload.
Three Independent Blocks — One Instrument
Block 1
32 Wells · Independent
Runs its own protocol, its own cycle program, and its own fluorescence acquisition — simultaneously with the other two blocks, without interference.
Block 2
32 Wells · Independent
Fully autonomous thermal cycling with independent ramp rates and protocol timing — can be mid-run while Block 1 is completing and Block 3 is starting.
Block 3
32 Wells · Independent
Captures fluorescence data on its own schedule, independent of Block 1 and Block 2 — enabling three time-staggered batches on a single instrument.
Three Concurrent Blocks Under PC Control
Three independent 32-well sample cabins each execute their own thermal protocol and fluorescence acquisition simultaneously, all managed from a single PC software interface. Schedule three separate assay batches, monitor all three in real time, and collect data from all three blocks without any operator-side switching or instrument queuing.
Validated Thermal Performance Across All Three Blocks
Maximum heating rate ≥6.2°C/s, maximum cooling rate ≥5.0°C/s, ±0.2°C block uniformity, ≤0.1°C temperature accuracy — CV ≤1% repeatability and |r| ≥0.995 linear correlation validated across all three blocks independently. The pressure-sensing hot lid functions per-block, preventing consumable deformation and evaporation in each cabin independently.
Network-First PC Integration
TCP/IP Ethernet connection and USB 2.0 interface route all instrument control and data flow through the connected PC — direct LIMS integration, multi-instrument PC orchestration, and automated data transfer without manual export steps. 1,000 results stored on-board with power-failure auto-recovery regardless of PC connection status.
Full Analysis Suite via PC Software
Absolute and relative quantification, melting curve, genotyping, HRM, and endpoint fluorescence are all available through PC software. Gradient, Touch Down, long-range, and standard PCR protocols are supported — covering the complete validated assay format library of the clinical diagnostic lab.
Four channels. Three blocks. No touchscreen overhead. The X3C delivers the full concurrent multi-block throughput of the X3 platform in the configuration optimized for PC-controlled four-channel clinical workflows — without paying for optical channels or onboard display features that PC-integrated labs don't use.
Key Features
- 3×32 well throughput — 3 independent simultaneous blocks
- 4-channel fluorescence detection
- 32-well fluorescence scan per block in 2 seconds
- High-brightness, long-life, maintenance-free LED
- Max heating rate: ≥6.2°C/s · Average: ≥4.5°C/s
- Max cooling rate: ≥5.0°C/s · Average: ≥3.5°C/s
- Temperature accuracy: ≤0.1°C · Uniformity: ±0.2°C
- Repeatability: CV ≤1% · Linearity: |r| ≥0.995
- Pressure-sensing hot lid — prevents consumable deformation
- Compensation heating function for accurate reactions
- Control: PC Software Control
- PC software control via Ethernet or USB
- Absolute & relative quantification analysis
- Melting curve analysis
- High-resolution melting (HRM) analysis
- Genotyping analysis
- Endpoint fluorescence analysis
- Gradient, Touch Down, Long PCR, Standard protocols
- TCP/IP Ethernet · USB 2.0 connectivity
- 1,000 experimental results stored on-board
- Power-failure auto-recovery — no lost runs
- Compatible: 0.2mL 8-strip tubes (clear, white)
- Universal voltage: AC 100–240V · 50/60Hz
4-Channel Fluorescence Configuration
The Gentier X3C's optical system covers the four dye channels used in the vast majority of clinical diagnostic multiplex panels — FAM, HEX/VIC, ROX/Texas Red, and Cy5 — in all three independent blocks simultaneously.
CH 1
FAM / SYBR Green I
FAM · SYBR Green I · and similar
CH 2
HEX / VIC
HEX · TET · VIC · JOE · and similar
CH 3
ROX / Texas Red
Texas Red · ROX · and similar
CH 4
Cy5
Cy5 · and similar
Ideal Applications
PC-Controlled Clinical Labs
High-volume clinical reference laboratories running LIMS-integrated four-channel diagnostic panels — where PC software orchestration, direct Ethernet data flow, and concurrent multi-block scheduling eliminate the throughput bottleneck without onboard display overhead.
Centralized Pathogen Screening
Multi-batch infectious disease testing under PC software control — three patient batches processing simultaneously in three independent blocks, all monitored and collected from a single connected workstation with no manual operator switching.
Institutional Diagnostic Networks
Hospital networks and regional reference labs running standardized four-channel assay menus across multiple X3C instruments from a centralized software platform — uniform protocol distribution, direct data collection, and audit-trail reporting without per-instrument standalone overhead.
Connectivity & Integration
The Gentier X3C integrates into existing laboratory infrastructure — operating under PC software or LIMS control via Ethernet or USB — with 1,000 on-board results and power-failure protection independent of connection status.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sample & Throughput | |
| Model | Gentier X3C |
| Sample Throughput | 3×32 wells (3 independent blocks × 32 wells each) |
| Sample Cabins | Three independent sample cabins |
| Suitable Consumables | Conventional 0.2 mL 8-strip PCR tubes (clear, white) · Tianlong specialized 0.2 mL 8-strip PCR tubes |
| Optical System | |
| Fluorescence Channels | 4 |
| Fluorescence Scanning Time | 2 seconds per 32-well block |
| Light Source | High-brightness, long-life, maintenance-free LED |
| Dye Compatibility | CH1: FAM, SYBR Green I · CH2: HEX, TET, VIC, JOE · CH3: Texas Red, ROX · CH4: Cy5 |
| Thermal Performance | |
| Heating Rate (Average) | ≥ 4.5°C/s |
| Heating Rate (Maximum) | ≥ 6.2°C/s |
| Cooling Rate (Average) | ≥ 3.5°C/s |
| Cooling Rate (Maximum) | ≥ 5.0°C/s |
| Temperature Accuracy | ≤ 0.1°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ± 0.2°C |
| Temperature Precision | ≤ 0.1°C |
| Repeatability (CV) | ≤ 1% |
| Linear Correlation (|r|) | ≥ 0.995 |
| Special PCR Protocols | Touchdown · Long PCR · Gradient · Standard |
| Control & Software | |
| Touch Screen | No — PC software control only |
| Stand-Alone Operation | No — PC software control required |
| Analysis Functions | Absolute quantification · Relative quantification · Melting curve · HRM · Genotyping · Endpoint fluorescence |
| Data Storage | 1,000 experimental results stored on-board |
| Power Failure Protection | Automatic experiment recovery on power restore |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
| Network Port | TCP/IP protocol · Ethernet connection |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V · 50/60Hz · 1000 VA |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 380 × 410 × 395 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Certifications | EU RoHS compliant |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
The Gentier X3C is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory instrument partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for pre-sales questions, assay compatibility guidance, and multi-block workflow planning. 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 application support.