Bio-Rad Rotofor® and Mini Rotofor Cells User Manual
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1.2 Specifications
Construction
Focusing chambers
Acrylic
Vent buttons
Porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
membrane in molded plastic
Gaskets
Silicone rubber
O-Rings
Fluorocarbon elastomer
Cooling finger
Ceramic
Housing
Polycarbonate and acrylic
Harvest box and lid
Polycarbonate and acrylic
Tubing
Polyvinyl
Needle array
Stainless steel and acrylic
Electrodes
Platinum, 0.010 inch diameter
Membrane Core
Molded polyethylene with polyester mem-
branes
Chemical
The Rotofor cell components are not com-
compatibility
patible with chlorinated hydrocarbons
(
e.g. chloroform), aromatic hydrocarbons
(
e.g. toluene, benzene), or acetone.
Use of organic solvents voids all warranties.
Shipping weight
9 kg
Overall size
45.7 cm (L) x 16.5 cm (W) x 22.8 cm (H)
Cell voltage limit
3000 VDC
Cell power limit
15 W
Cooling
The Rotofor cell must be run with cooling or
excessive heating may occur, damaging the
unit. A refrigerated circulating water bath is
recommended to keep the coolant temperature at
4 °C.
Maximum coolant
12 L/minute
flow rate
Minimum coolant
50 ml/minute
flow rate
Sample volume
18–58 ml
Electrical
3 wire cord
connection
Input power
120 V Model: 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12W
Requirements
240 V Model: 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12W
Fuses
250 mA Type T (1 required, 1 spare)
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