Thermo-shaker PCMT
Version 1.01 - January 2013
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Operating Instructions
2. General Information
Thermo-Shaker PCMT is an ideal instrument for intensive mixing of samples with heating or cooling.
Heating (up to +100°C), cooling (up to 15°C below room temperature - RT) and mixing modes can be
used both simultaneously and independently i.e. the unit is three products in one: 1) a shaker, 2) a
thermostat and 3) a thermo-shaker.
Features of the PCMT:
• Quick to reach the specified mixing speed and set temperature.
• Stability of maintaining the set temperature in a wide range throughout the Thermo-shaker’s block
surface;
• With the help of the temperature calibration function, the user can calibrate the unit approx. ±6% of
the selected temperature to compensate for differences in the thermal behavior of tubes from
different manufacturers;
• LCD display indicates preset and current values of temperature, speed and time of operation;
• Quiet motor operation, compact size, prolonged service life.
Cooling system
– Peltier elements.
Heating system
– flat heating element (12V).
Mixing type
– orbital.
PCMT is applicable in:
• DNA analysis for DNA extraction and further sample preparation;
• Biochemistry for studies of enzymatic reactions and processes;
• Metabolite extraction from cell materials.
There are five heating and cooling blocks available, including a block with a plastic lid for PCR-plates.
All blocks are interchangeable and can be quickly and easily installed.
