Specifications qTOWER
3
touch/qTOWER
3
G touch
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10 Specifications
10.1 Technical data
Block format 96 wells
Sample volume 10 – 100 µL
Lid temperature 30 – 110 °C
Temperature gradient 40°C - qTOWER
3
G touch only
Max. heating rate* max. 8°C/s, Ø 7°C/s
(depending on consumables used)
Max. cooling rate* max. 6 °C/s, Ø 5.5°C/s
(depending on consumables used)
Heating rate adjustment min. 0.1 °C/s
Temperature uniformity
(15 s after starting the clock)
±0.15 °C at 55 °C
±0.25 °C at 72 °C
±0.50 °C at 95 °C
Temperature range 4 °C – 99 °C
Control accuracy ±0.1 °C
Temperature increments min. 0.1 °C/cycle
Time increments min. 1 s/cycle
Heated lid Manual opening mechanism, automatic contact pres-
sure
Heated lid contact pressure 30 kg, automated
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
59 cm x 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm
70 cm x 27.5 cm x 50 cm when opened
Mass 30 kg
Noise level 45 dB
Energy supply
Operating voltage
Line frequency
100 V, 115 V, 230 V
50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption (max.) max. 850 W
Instrument fuses 2 x 10 AT / 250 V
Safety circuits Monitoring of the closing mechanism of the device (lock
with handle), over-temperature protection in the heat-
ed lid
Operating conditions
Air pressure: 0.7 bar to 1.06 bar
Max. permissible altitude: 2000 m NN
Humidity: max. 70 %
Operating temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C