Instruction Manual |
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1.0 Introduction
The Labnet VorTemp™ 56 shaking incubator is a benchtop shaker and heating chamber for incubating and shaking sensitive samples.
It replaces two devices, reducing both time and space needed. It is suitable for biochemistry, microbiology, and clinical laboratories in
which applications require temperature and shaking treatment.
1.1 Symbols and Conventions
CAUTION:
This symbol refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions within the product
Instruction Manual. Failure to heed this information may present a risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment.
CAUTION:
To avoid accidental bodily harming or burning be very careful touching the metal parts of the unit. It can be
very hot after it is used at high temperatures. Allow the metal parts to cool down before handling.
This symbol indicates the presence of a potential hazard which could result in electrical shock.
2.0 Packing
The Labnet VorTemp 56 shaking incubator includes the following components:
VorTemp 56 shaking incubator (platforms sold separately)
Instruction manual
3.0 Specifications
Power
515W
Heater Power
500W
Motor Power
15W
Electrical
S2056A
S2056A-230V
120V ±10%, 50/60Hz, 4.8A
230V ±10%, 50/60Hz, 2.4A
Fuse
S2056A
S2056A-230V
2 x T 6.3A L 250V
2 x T 3.15A L 250V
Environmental Temperature
From 5°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity
Up to 85% non-condensing
RPM Regulation
Digital load independent, from 100 to 1,200 rpm in 10 rpm steps, 1,400 rpm (only at 60Hz)
Shaker Orbit
3 mm
Temperature Operating Range
From 5°C above room temperature to 99.5°C
Temperature Sensor
PT100
Heat up Time
Approx. 5°C/min.
Temperature Uniformity
±0.5°C
Timer
From 30 sec. to 99 min. 50 sec. in 10 sec. steps, under 10 min. in 1 sec. steps, timer HOLD function
Maximum Capacity
56 test tubes – 1.5, 0.7, 0.5, 0.25 mL
Dimensions (W x D x H)
10 x 13 x 9 in. (26.5 x 32.5 x 22.5 cm)
Weight
24 lbs. (11 kg)
NOTE:
The supply cord shall be with PE conductor and cross section at least 3 x 1.00 mm
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or 3 x AWG 18 (USA/CANADA).
Labnet VorTemp 56 shaking incubator is designed to be safe when operated under the following conditions:
Indoor use
Altitude up to 2,000 meters
Pollution Degree 2
Unit can be connected to external installation with overcurrent protective device max. value 16A or 20A (USA/CANADA). This device
is intended for use in a basic electromagnetic environment (Basic, class B), and it is in compliance with IEC 61326-1:2020. Device may
experience a restart during overvoltage events (surges) or voltage interruptions in mains power supply.
