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| LABNET VORTEMP 56 SHAKING INCUBATOR
3.1. Construction
The housing of Labnet VorTemp™ 56 shaking incubator is constructed of steel plate coated with highly resistant polyurethane lacquer.
The interior chamber is isolated with special thermal protection materials and insulation foam. Both the shaking mechanism and
temperature chamber regulated via microprocessors, which control all sensors for motor speed, temperature, and time.
3.2. Main Components
Drive motor
Eccentricity control mechanism chamber
Fan
Heating element
Temperature sensor
Temperature controlled chamber control
Electronics
The motor drives the eccentricity control mechanism chamber which generates the orbital motion of the sample platform.
The motion of the motor also drives the fan, which moves air over the heating element and throughout the temperature chamber. The
convection action of the airflow creates a very uniform temperature environment throughout the chamber. Chamber conditions are
monitored by the temperature sensor and the control electronics regulate heater function to maintain the set temperature.
4.0 Accessories
Cat. No.
Description
Qty/Pk
S2056-R
1.5/2.0 mL platform/workstation for microcentrifuge tubes
1
S2056-Q
Microplate platform
1
C1205
Individual adapters for 0.5/0.6 mL tubes
6
C1206
Individual adapters for 0.4 mL tubes
6
C1222
Individual adapters for 0.2 mL thermal cycling tubes
6
4.1. Microcentrifuge Tube Platform
The Microcentrifuge Tube Platform is intended for shaking 56 x 1.5/2 mL test tubes. There are accessory adapters available which
allow for running several different microcentrifuge tube sizes. In addition, the platform and adapters are autoclavable.
Screw
Shaking plate
(in shield chamber)
Installing the microcentrifuge tube platform is very simple and requires no special tools. The unit comes pre-assembled with four posts
screwed into the shield plate. Grip the microcentrifuge tube platform by the center knob and align the four rubber grommets with the
four posts of the platform and press down gently.
For processing large sample quantities it is often more convenient to use more than one microcentrifuge tube platform and switch
between them.
