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Gilson - 242/542 Peltier Racks

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Temperature control rack that provides heating and cooling of up to 10 standard 96-well microplates.

Provide cooling and heating for Gilson's GX-281 and entire line of 215 Liquid Handlers/Injectors. Individually controlled to allow cooling and heating of microplates on the same bed.

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Features of 242/542 Peltier Racks

Deliver precise temperature control from 4–40°C
Each 242 Peltier Rack handles up to two standard 96-well microplates
The 542 Peltier Rack enables cooling and heating control of up to 1,152 samples on a single 215 Liquid Handler when combined with an optional 242 Peltier Rack
A single 215 Peltier Controller powers one 542 Peltier Rack and an optional 242 Peltier Rack or up to five 242 Peltier Racks
Control both the 542 and 242 Peltier Racks from a single power source

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Additional Specifications

Manufacturing Standards
Meet applicable safety and EMC certification standards; UL and CE certified
Rack Capacity242: Two 96-well, flat-bottom, shallow microplates
542: Ten 96-well, flat-bottom, shallow microplates
Communication InterfaceOne contact closure input
Temperature Range242: 4–40°C when lab temperature is 23.5°C*
542: 10–40°C when lab temperature is 23.5°C*
*Actual temperature is a function of the ambient temperature and style of microplates used.
Front PanelHOT, COLD and STANDBY indicator lights
Power Requirements242
Voltage: 24V DC
Current rating: 3.5A at 24V
542
Voltage: 24V DC
Current rating: 17.5A at 24V
Dimensions (w x d x h)242: 11.4 x 30.5 x 12.4 cm (4.5 x 12 x 4.9 in.)
542: 50.1 x 33.6 x 11.4 cm (20.1 x 13.3 x 4.5 in.)
Weight242: 2.7 kg (6.1 lbs.)
542: 11.3 kg (24.9 lbs.)

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Depth	13.3 in
Height	4.5 in
Width	20.1 in
Power Requirements	Voltage: 24V DC Current rating: 17.5A at 24V
Weight	24.9 lbs
Additional Model Specifications	Manufacturing Standards: Meet applicable safety and EMC certification standards; UL and CE certified Rack Capacity: Ten 96-well, flat-bottom, shallow microplates Communication Interface: One contact closure input Front Panel: HOT, COLD and STANDBY indicator lights [i]*Actual temperature is a function of the ambient temperature and style of microplates used.[/i]

Depth	12 in
Height	4.9 in
Width	4.5 in
Power Requirements	Voltage: 24V DC Current rating: 3.5A at 24V
Weight	6.1 lbs
Additional Model Specifications	Manufacturing Standards: Meet applicable safety and EMC certification standards; UL and CE certified Rack Capacity: Two 96-well, flat-bottom, shallow microplates Communication Interface: One contact closure input Front Panel: HOT, COLD and STANDBY indicator lights [i]*Actual temperature is a function of the ambient temperature and style of microplates used.[/i]