BTD Dry Block Heater for Microtubes
Digital dry block heating system for microtubes.
Grant block heating system with fixed block is designed for rapid and precise heating of microtubes up to 100ºC.
- Digital temperature control for optimum precision
- Heating range ambient + 5ºC to 100ºC
- Powerful heater for rapid heat-up times - 25ºC to 100ºC in just 15 minutes, 25ºC to 37ºC in just 4 minutes
- Stability ± 0.1ºC, uniformity ± 0.2°C
- Heating block holds combinations of four microtube sizes simultaneously - up to a total of 49 tubes: 24 x 1.5/2.0 ml, 15 x 0.5 ml, 10 x 0.2 ml
- Flexible tube sizes and rapid heat-up time enables swift change of application
- Convenient integral timer for time-sensitive incubations
- Sturdy, durable, easy-to-clean plastic construction; compact design with small footprint
- 2-line display for simple and precise setting of temperature/time and for monitoring current status during operation
The Grant BTD is a compact and flexible digital dry block heating system ideal for the rapid and precise heating of microtubes up to 100ºC. The distinctive circular block holds a combination of four microtube sizes simultaneously, and rapid heat up enables swift change of application - for maximum flexibility. The aluminium block is housed in a compact, stylish plastic moulding, which is durable, sturdy and easy to clean.
Applications
- Life-science/cancer research - DNA extraction incubations, DNA denaturation, PCR, ELISA and Western blotting, molecular biology
- General - heating samples
Specifications
Dimensions (h x d x w) | 115 x 230 x 210mm |
Temperature range | Ambient +5 to 100°C |
Temperature setting range | 25 to 100°C |
Stability | 0.1 ±ºC |
Uniformity | 0.1±ºC @ 37°C |
Temperature display | 2 line x 16 character LCD |
Setting resolution | 0.1°C |
Heat up time | 4 minutes |
Heat up time | 15 minutes |
Timer | 1 minute to 96 hours (increments of 1 minute) |
Safety | Thermal fuse |
Power consumption - 230V | 200W (0.87A) |
Power consumption - 120V | 200W (0.87A) |
Nominal operating voltage | 120 or 230V (50/60Hz) |
Weight | 2.8kg |
Accessories
External Temperature Probes
Part No | Description |
QBEP | Standard probe for in-sample or in-block temperature control; encased in stainless steel sheath, ø3mm x 30mm long, with 350mm of cable. |
QBEP-WM | Short-form probe for in-sample or in-block temperature control; encased in stainless steel sheath, ø3mm x 14mm long, with 350mm of cable. |