Surge Scientific · Model TVK096 · Temperature Verification Kit · 96-Well PCR
Temperature Verification Kit
22-Sensor Plate · <15-Min Verification · Auto-Calibration · PDF Audit Reports
22 Precision Sensors Across 96-Well Format · Optima96-Compatible · PC Software · ISO Calibration Available · Comprehensive PDF Reports · Audit-Ready Documentation
The TVK096 is the integrated temperature verification system built for the Optima96 Gradient PCR thermocycler — the answer to "how do I prove my PCR machine is actually running at the temperatures it says it is?" A precision sensor board with 22 sensors distributed across the 96-well format records actual block temperatures across the full PCR cycle, in under 15 minutes per verification run. Connected to PC software that generates comprehensive PDF reports documenting accuracy and uniformity — the kind of documentation that audit panels and ISO compliance teams actually need. Optional ISO calibration service for the sensor board adds traceable certification.
Why Verifying Your Thermocycler Isn't Optional Anymore
A defective PCR thermocycler doesn't usually fail loudly. It fails by being 1–2°C off the temperature it reports, in one corner of the block, on alternate runs — producing false negatives, nonspecific amplifications, and "why doesn't this protocol work anymore?" mysteries that waste weeks of debugging time. For diagnostic labs, that means missed positives. For research labs, it means unreproducible results that nobody can publish. For pharma and quality-controlled environments, it means non-compliance with ISO 17025, 13485, GLP, and GMP standards that require regular instrument performance verification.
The TVK096 makes verification a 15-minute scheduled task instead of a chore that gets postponed indefinitely. The 22-sensor plate slots into the Optima96 just like a real PCR plate, runs through your standard verification protocol, and produces a comprehensive PDF report documenting block temperature accuracy and inter-well uniformity. Audit-ready documentation — sign it, file it, move on. The optional automated calibration feature goes a step further: when verification reveals drift, the PC software can automatically adjust the Optima96's calibration settings to bring it back to spec without a service call.
22-Sensor Precision Plate
22 precision sensors distributed across the 96-well format — captures real block temperatures across the full plate, not just the four corners.
<15 Minutes per Run
Complete verification in under 15 minutes — minimal instrument downtime. Schedule it into your monthly QC cadence without disrupting production runs.
Comprehensive PDF Reports
Automated PDF reports document accuracy and uniformity. Audit-ready — sign, file, comply with ISO 17025 / 13485, GLP, GMP, FDA documentation requirements.
Auto-Calibration via PC Software
Optional automated calibration — when verification reveals drift, PC software auto-adjusts the Optima96's calibration to bring it back to spec. Optional ISO calibration service for the sensor board itself.
"22 sensors. 15 minutes. One PDF report. The temperature verification system that turns thermocycler QC from a chore into a checklist item."
Key Features
- 96-well precision sensor board
- 22 distributed temperature sensors
- Designed for Optima96 Gradient PCR
- Verification cycle < 15 minutes
- Minimal instrument downtime
- Captures real block temperatures across full plate
- Documents temperature accuracy
- Documents inter-well uniformity
- PC-based control software
- Comprehensive PDF reports
- Audit-ready documentation
- Suitable for ISO 17025 / 13485 / GLP / GMP compliance
- Suitable for FDA documentation requirements
- Automated calibration of Optima96 (via PC software)
- Reduces need for external service calls
- Optional ISO calibration service for sensor board
- Traceable certification (with optional ISO calibration)
- Detects block-edge effects
- Detects column-to-column drift
- Documents heating/cooling uniformity
- Suitable for diagnostic / clinical / research / pharma labs
- Compliance documentation built into the workflow
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
Ideal Applications
Clinical Diagnostic Labs
Clinical molecular diagnostics where ISO 13485, CAP, and CLIA compliance require documented thermocycler verification — auditable PDF reports built into the workflow.
Pharma / GMP / QC Labs
Pharmaceutical and quality-controlled environments — GLP and GMP compliance requires regular instrument performance verification with traceable documentation.
Research & Reference Labs
Research and reference labs publishing reproducible PCR data — periodic verification documents that protocol failures aren't due to thermocycler drift.
What's in the Box
TVK096 ships with the 22-sensor plate, PC software, and all cables needed for Optima96 verification. ISO calibration service available separately.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | TVK096 |
| Type | 96-well temperature verification kit |
| Sensor Count | 22 precision sensors |
| Sensor Distribution | Across 96-well plate format |
| Compatible Instrument | Optima96 Gradient PCR |
| Verification Cycle Time | < 15 minutes |
| Software | PC-based control + reporting |
| Reports | Comprehensive PDF — accuracy + uniformity |
| Compliance | Audit-ready (ISO 17025 / 13485, GLP, GMP, FDA) |
| Auto-Calibration | PC-software based — for Optima96 |
| Optional Services | ISO calibration of sensor board |
| Sensor Traceability | Available with optional ISO calibration |
| Workflow | Plate-in → run → PDF report → file/audit |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The TVK096 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, verification scheduling, ISO calibration services, audit documentation workflows, and technical assistance.