Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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Description
Centrifuge Function and Safety Features
Figure 1.2 Microfuge 20R (A) and Microfuge 20 (B) Rear view
Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 series bench top centrifuges generate centrifugal forces required for
a wide variety of applications. Together with the Beckman Coulter rotors designed specifically for
use in this centrifuge, the instrument applications include:
•
Nucleic acid preps and protein preps using common kits and columns.
•
Routine processing such as sample preparations, pelleting, extractions, purifications,
concentrations, phase separations and receptor binding.
•
Rapid sedimentation of protein precipitates, particulates, and cell debris.
The centrifuges are microprocessor-controlled, providing interactive operation. The instrument
design features a brushless three-phase drive system, and a choice of acceleration/deceleration
rates. The refrigerated models also have temperature control systems.
Models
Microfuge 20 series centrifuges are available in both nonrefrigerated and refrigerated models.
See
Microfuge 20 Nonrefrigerated Model Specifications or Microfuge 20R Refrigerated Model
Specifications
for the operating differences between the two models. Unless indicated otherwise,
information in this manual is the same for both models.
1.
Power switch
2.
Power input