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“Savant DNA120 (Fisher Mandel)” Vacufuge Complete system (Eppendorf)
Volume Range/Tube 0.5 to 2.0 mL 0.2 to 25 ml (max height of 27 mm)
Maximum Tube Capacity “36 tubes 2ml (72 when using the 0.6 ml tubes rotor)” “70 tubes 2ml (F-45-70-11)”
Rotor speed Unknown 1400 rpm (248g) not adjustable
Plate rotor max no plates 2 2 (A-2-VC )
Vacuum Pump Type ETFE oil-free diaphragm pump Chemical-resistant PTFE diaphragm pump
Displacement 30 L/min at 50 Hz; 36 L/min at 60 Hz “Max 2.1 cubic meter per hour (depends on the mode: aqueous, alcohol or high vapor pressure) ”
Ultimate Vacuum Level Setting <10 Torr (13 mbar or 1.3 kPa) 20 mBar (achievable ultimate pressure is 9mBar)
Refrigerated Trap Capacity No cold trap Unrefrigerated 280 mL trap
Heat Setting “Ambient, 43°C; or 65°C with over-temperature safety shut-off” Room temperature; 30°C; 45°C; 60°C
Heated Cover Unknown no heated lid required
Vacuum Control Ramp Rate Unknown Automatic
Timer Setting 5 minutes to 9 hours and 55 minutes and hold 1 min to 9:59h; infinite; in 1 min increment
Memory no programmes no programmes
Chamber Teflon-coated aluminum Chemical-resistant stainless steel chamber
Chamber Seal Silicone rubber High chemical resistivaty seal
Fittings Polypropylene All steel
Pump heads 2-headed pump with ETFE diaphragms 2-headed pump with PTFE diaphragms
Cover Acrylic lid includes safety interlock Polycarbonate 1 inch
Dimensions (W x D x H) 29 x 63 x 33 cm 32 x 53 x 30 cm
Additional ventilation space 8 cm all sides 15 cm on all sides
Weight (kg) (without rotor) 36 (shipping 45 kg) 31 (shipping ?)
Basic Rotor RD36 F-45-48-11
Motor Maintenance-free induction motor
Applications Aqueous and alcohol solvents (No ammonium hydroxide) “Aqueous, alcohol solvents and acids (< 1.0N). Another mode is for high vapour pressure”
Heat Output 3925 BTU/h 1500 BTU/h max
Max power consumption 1150 Watts maximum 350 W (with pump)
Electrical requirement 115 VAC / 60 Hz/ 10 amps w plugs NEMA 5-15P with an IEC 60320 C13 connector 120V/60Hz 3A (the same model is also available in 230V)
Decibel <65 dBA <50 dB (A) with pump running