Appendix b. specifications – Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports User Manual
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Specifications
APPENDIX B.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dryer body
Polycarbonate
Drying surface
35 x 45 cm
Weight
9.8 kg
Dimensions
11 x 55 x 50 cm
Gel support plate
Porous polypropylene, average 120 µm pore size
Sealing gasket
Transparent silicone rubber
Heating element
2.5 W/in2 (0.4 W/cm2)
Vacuum source
Minimum ultimate vacuum of at least 125 Torr (25” Hg). A pump
with a rating of 28” Hg (48.8 Torr) or better, and a capacity of 20
Iiters/min or better, is recommended.
Electrical connection
3-wire power cord
Power requirements
120 volt models:
100-120 V, 50/60 Hz
240 volt models:
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumed during drying
360 Watts
Power consumed when not drying
15 Watts
Fuses required
Type T, 250 V (two each)
100/120 V:
6.3 Amp
220/240 V:
3.15 Amp
Operating temperatures
50° to 90°C
Operating time
5 min to 9 hr 55 min.
Operating cycles
3 programmable drying cycles