EPPENDORF - ThermoMixer C
The Eppendorf ThermoMixer® C. Sample preparation redefined.
Sample preparation redefined. The Eppendorf ThermoMixer® C combines unique mixing performance with excellent temperature control to consistently guarantee complete, dependable and reproducible test results. Improve your assay results by mixing and incubating samples at the same time. The Eppendorf ThermoMixer® C convinces users with its quick and easy-to-exchange SmartBlocks for all common lab vessels, new and improved program functions, and high level of stability for every mixing frequency. There is no limit to the variety of applications waiting for you!
Application Examples
- Plasmid/RNA/DNA purification
- cDNA synthesis
- Extraction of DNA fragments from agarose gels
- Enzymatic reactions (e.g., DNA restriction digestion, Proteinase K digestion and ligation)
- Transformation of bacteria strains and plasmids
- Denaturation of DNA, RNA and proteins
- Labeling of DNA, RNA and proteins
- Bacterial growth in microreaction vessels, conical tubes and deepwell plates
- Lysis reactions at 100 °C
- Mixing of PCR setups
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Documents & Manuals
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Features of ThermoMixer C
Excellent mixing results:
- Increased mixing frequency up to 3,000 rpm (depending on the SmartBlock used)
- Unique 2DMix-Control technology mixes liquids in a controlled, circular movement for fast and efficient mixing in tubes and plates
- Anti-spill technology reliably prevents lid wetting and cross-contamination
Outstanding temperature management:
- Unique Eppendorf ThermoTop® prevents condensation and improves temperature homogeneity for improved assay performance
- Individually sensor-controlled Eppendorf SmartBlocks™ provide maximum temperature accuracy and block homogeneity
- Dry incubation technology reduces contamination risk and increases lab hygiene
Ergonomics and simplicity:
- Eppendorf QuickRelease™ technology for quick exchange of Eppendorf SmartBlocks™
- Low noise level for stress-free work
- Easy to operate using predefined program keys or temperature keys
More Features of the Eppendorf ThermoMixer® C:
- Heating, mixing and cooling in all common vessel and plate formats from 5 µL to 50 mL
- Maximum flexiblilty due to large selection of exchangeable SmartBlocks
- Versatile program functions
- Ergonomic design and optimized features according to the Eppendorf PhysioCare Concept®
General Specifications
There are no General Specifications available.
Additional Specifications
Basic application
Heating/mixing/cooling
Temperature control range
min: 15 °C1) below RT, max: 100 °C
Lowest and highest settings
1 °C / 100 °C
Maximum temperature accuracy
± 0,5 °C at 2045°C
Temperature homogeneity
Max. ± 0.5 °C at 2045 °C
(across all positions on all SmartBlocks)
Maximum heating rate
6 °C/min
Maximum cooling rate
2.5 °C/min between 100 °C and RT
Mixing frequency
3003,000 rpm
(depends on SmartBlock used)
Mixing stroke in Ø
3 mm
Accessories
> Exchangeable SmartBlocks
(automatic block recognition)
> ThermoTop with condens.protect® technology
Programs
> 20 program slots available
> 5 program keys (pre-defined, rewritable)
> Programmable: up to 4 program levels
Additional functions
> 2DMix-Control
> Anti-spill technology
> Short Mix
> Intervall Mix
> Time/temp mode
> Pause function
> USB interface*
Mains/power connection
100 V130 V ±10 %, 50 Hz60 Hz
220 V240 V ±10 %, 50 Hz60 Hz
Output
200 W (max.)