Boekel Scientific 270600 HC Thermal Mixer - Manual (Page 7)

N2400307, Rev. 1, 08/10 Page 7
4.2 Mounting exchangeable H-C Mixer Blocks.
The H-C Mixer includes a Thermal block for 20 x 1.5/2.0 ml Tubes. The unit can also be
fitted with three addition Thermal Blocks that can accommodate 0.5 ml tubes, 96-well PCR
plates and Standard and Deep Well Micro Titre plates. To change and mount the accessory
plates, turn the unit off and disconnect it from the power source. Remove the 4 chrome
thumb screws and carefully remove the thermal block from the unit. Select the accessory
block to be used and align the block on the top of the thermal Mixer Base. The four set-
screw holes will align and the block will seat nicely on the top of the unit. Replace the four
chrome thumb screws into the accessory block being careful not to over-tighten the screws.
Reconnect the power supply and turn the unit on for operation.
The following Accessories are available:
Boekel Catalog # Description
270690 Thermal Bock for 20 x 1.5/2.0 ml tubes (Supplied with unit)
270691 Thermal Block for 20 x 0.5 ml tubes
270692 Thermal Block for 96-well PCR plate
270693 Thermal Block for Standard and deep well Micro Titre Plates
4.3 Mode Selection
There are three programmable modes capable of storing up to ten programmable settings
per mode. To select a mode, press the appropriate Mode Button. To select a specific
program in a Mode, press the Mode button until the Mode display reads the selected
program.
Mode 1- This mode is used for set temperature and mixing control for a
set/unlimited period of time.
Mode 2- This mode is used for a set temperature control with a mix/pause function
that can control the length of time that the samples are mixed and paused
for a pre-determined period of time.
Mode 3- This mode is used to control a set temperature and mixing speed
requirement for a pre-determined period of time then change to a second
set temperature and mixing speed requirement for a second pre-
determined period of time.
Note: To change between modes during use, the Function Indicator must be in the
“STOP” condition. If a program function is in-process, press and hold the “Start/Stop”
button until an audible beep is heard and the display reads “STOP”.