Refrigerated Large Volume Centrifuge HERMLE ZK 496

Model: ZK 496

Manufacturer: Hermle Labortechnik – Germany

• The refrigerated large volume centrifuge ZK 496 is a floor-standing centrifuge, which is also available as a space – saving underbench model.
• Its huge volume of charge allows a large number of samples to be centrifuged, up to 4 x 1000 ml.
• The field of application of the ZK 496 ranges from clinical applications through research to industrial applications, but also in blood banks, where blood bags are used.

Features

• Brushless induction drive
• Microprocessor control
• Active imbalance detection and cut-off
• Motor driven lid lock
• Automatic rotor identification system with over speed protection
• Emergency lid lock
• Stainless steel chamber
• CFC-free refrigeration system (-20°C to +40°C)
• Autoclavable rotors and hermetical sealed rotors

Display functions

• Diagnostic program
• Program memory for 99 programs
• Quick-key for short runs
• Pre-cooling program
• Standstill cooling
• 10 acceleration and 10 deceleration rates, possibility of unbreaked deceleration
• Permanent indication of preset and actual values
• Pre-selection of speed or RCF in steps of 50/10
• Pre-selection of running time from 10 sec to 99h 59min or continuous
• Simple one handed operation

Specifications

• max. Speed: 10,500 rpm
• max. RCF: 16,022 xg
• max. Volume: 4 x 1,000 ml
• Speed range: 10-10,500 rpm
• Temperature range: -20°C – 40°C
• Running time: 59 min 50 s / 10 s increments, 99 h 59 min / 1 min increments
• Dimensions (WxHxD): Floor-Standing unit 62 cm x 98 cm x 69 cm
                                      Underbench unit 62 cm x 70 cm x 69 cm
• Weight: 190 kg / 157 kg