Surge Scientific · Tianlong Gentier X3E · EU RoHS Compliant
Gentier X3E Real-Time PCR System
6 Channels · 3×32 Wells · 13.3" Touchscreen · Standalone · 2-Second Block Scan · HRM
High-throughput qPCR labs face a recurring bottleneck: three different protocols need to run, but there is only one instrument. Every batch that waits costs a full cycle time. The Gentier X3E resolves this with three fully independent thermal blocks, each running its own protocol simultaneously — up to 3×32 samples in three different assays at once — paired with 6 fluorescence channels and a 13.3-inch standalone touchscreen, delivering maximum multiplex depth and maximum throughput in a single footprint.
3×32
Throughput (Wells)
6
Fluor. Channels
2s
Per-Block Scan
≤0.1°C
Temp. Accuracy
Why Three Independent Blocks Redefine Lab Throughput
Most high-throughput qPCR labs manage three distinct workflow bottlenecks simultaneously: different assay types running at different cycle times, different sample batches arriving on different schedules, and different channel requirements for different panels. A single-block 96-well instrument handles one of these at a time — everything else queues. The cost is not just waiting time; it is the compounding delay of reagents sitting on ice, technicians re-routing work, and result turnaround windows stretching into the next shift.
The Gentier X3E's three independent sample cabins each operate as a complete, autonomous thermal block — independent heating rates, independent cycle programs, independent fluorescence acquisition, and independent data capture. Block 1 can be running a 40-cycle quantification assay while Block 2 is mid-protocol on an HRM genotyping run and Block 3 is completing a gradient optimization experiment — simultaneously, on a single instrument, without any cross-block interference. That is not incremental throughput improvement; it is a structural change in how a lab schedules its qPCR 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 Fully Independent Thermal Blocks
Each of the three 32-well sample cabins operates on its own thermal program, its own cycle count, and its own fluorescence acquisition schedule — independently and simultaneously. Run three different assay types in three different protocols at the same time, with no scheduling conflict, no cross-block thermal interference, and no wasted instrument cycles.
6-Channel Full-Spectrum Optical System
Six fluorescence channels spanning FAM through Tamra/Cy3/NED cover every probe chemistry in current clinical, research, and HRM workflows — including Alexa Fluor 680 and the TAMRA/Cy3/NED cluster required for high-density multiplex panels. Maintenance-free LED excitation delivers consistent signal across all 32 wells in 2 seconds per block.
13.3" Touchscreen — Full Standalone Autonomy
The large-format 13.3-inch full-color touchscreen with adjustable tilt enables complete instrument control, real-time curve monitoring, and result analysis without a connected PC. 1,000 experimental results stored on-board, with power-failure auto-recovery ensuring no run is lost to a transient outage.
HRM + Full Analysis Suite
High-resolution melting (HRM) analysis, absolute and relative quantification, melting curve, genotyping, and endpoint fluorescence are all available on-board — making the X3E the only instrument in the series capable of simultaneous HRM across three independent blocks with six-channel optical coverage per block.
Three protocols. Three blocks. Zero scheduling conflicts. While a single-block instrument runs one assay, the Gentier X3E runs three — simultaneously, independently, and without cross-block interference — delivering the throughput of three instruments in a single footprint with a single operator.
Key Features
- 3×32 well throughput — 3 independent simultaneous blocks
- 6-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: Touchscreen + PC
- 13.3-inch full-color adjustable touchscreen
- 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
6-Channel Fluorescence Configuration
The Gentier X3E's optical system covers the complete range of probe chemistries from FAM through Tamra/Cy3/NED — including Alexa Fluor 680 for high-density multiplex panels requiring a sixth detection channel.
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
CH 5
Alexa Fluor 680
Alexa Fluor 680 · and similar
CH 6
Tamra / Cy3 / NED
Tamra · Cy3 · NED · and similar
Ideal Applications
Clinical Reference Labs
High-volume infectious disease panels, viral load quantification, and oncology marker testing where multiple assay types — each with different cycle parameters — need to run concurrently without a scheduling bottleneck.
Molecular Research
Simultaneous runs of quantification, genotyping, and HRM optimization experiments — each on a separate block, each with independent thermal programs — enabling a single instrument to support multiple concurrent research projects.
Genomics & SNP Analysis
Six-channel HRM and genotyping workflows requiring maximum optical coverage for allele discrimination, SNP panel development, and mutation scanning across large sample cohorts processed in parallel blocks.
Connectivity & Integration
The Gentier X3E integrates into existing laboratory infrastructure — operating fully standalone via touchscreen or connected to PC software — with 1,000 on-board results and power-failure protection independent of connection status.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sample & Throughput | |
| Model | Gentier X3E |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 · CH5: Alexa Fluor 680 · CH6: Tamra, Cy3, NED |
| 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 | Yes — 13.3-inch full-color adjustable touchscreen |
| Stand-Alone Operation | Yes — full standalone operation |
| 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 X3E 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.