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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Overview
Table 1: Cytopro Specifications
Table 2: Cytopro Rotor Specifications
Category
Characteristics
Sample Well Capacity*
Single: 0.5 mL max
Dual: 2 x 0.3 mL
Cytopro Magnum: 6 mL
Cell Deposit Area
Single = 38.5 mm
2
(7 mm diameter)
Dual = 77 mm
2
(2 x 7 mm diameter)
Cytopro Magnum = 315 mm
2
Rotor Capacity
Up to 8 slides and Cytopro chambers
Rotor Dimensions (Diameter x Height, including lid)
22.6 x 6.2 cm (8.9 x 2.4 inches)
Rotor Weight (including lid)
1.1 kg (2.5 lb)
*Do not overfill cytocentrifuge chambers. See Section 3.1 or the Cytopro Methods Manual for detailed
instructions and warnings.
Category
Characteristics
Electrical Requirements
100 to 240 VAC @ 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
200 Watts maximum
Fuses
2.0 Amp time-lag (Type T) (5 x 20 mm) (2 required).
Manufactured by Littlefuse (Part No. 218002) or
Bussman (part No. GDC-2A)
Rotor Speed Range
100 to 2000 rpm (± 5%)
Acceleration Rate
Low, Medium, High (± 5%)
Cycle Time
1 to 99 min (± 5%)
Ambient Temperature
Operating
Storage
15 to 30 °C
0 to 40 °C
Relative Humidity
≤ 80% non-condensing
Safety Features
Lid Interlock: Lid must be closed to begin a cycle, and
remains locked down while rotor is spinning
Display
7 in. WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) TFT
Touch Screen Controls
Menu-driven icons
Weight
10.1 kg (22.2lb)
Dimensions
Width
Height (lid closed)
Depth
Height (lid open)
57 cm (22 in.)
25 cm (10 in.)
54 cm (21 in.)
58 cm (23 in.)
Altitude
≤ 2000 m (≤ 6562 ft.)