| Herolab centrifuge |
HiCen F |
HiCen FR |
| Maximum capacity |
4 x 500 ml |
4 x 500 ml |
| Maximum speed |
14,000 min-1 |
18,000 min-1 |
| Max. g-value/RZB (depending on rotor) |
21,913 x g |
34,774 x g |
| Minimum speed |
> 500 min-1 |
> 500 min-1 |
| Rotor identification |
APRI system = Automatic positive rotor identification for Herolab rotors |
APRI System = Automatic positive rotor identification for Herolab rotors |
| Programmability |
50 programmes |
50 programmes |
| Display |
Touch screen display for current and preselected values |
Touch screen display for current and preselected values |
| User interface |
Touch screen display |
Touch screen display |
| Time preselection |
Touch screen display, h:m:sec., ''HOLD'' for longer runs |
Touch screen display, h:m:sec., ''HOLD'' for longer runs |
| Speed preselection |
From 500 min-1 to maximum speed in steps of 100 min-1 |
From 500 min-1 to maximum speed in steps of 100 min-1 |
| G-value preselection (RZB) |
In steps of 10 x g |
In steps of 10 x g |
| Drive system |
Direct drive with self-centring system and brushless induction motor |
Direct drive with self-centring system and brushless induction motor |
| Speed accuracy |
Deviation less than 1 % (usually: 0.5 %) |
Deviation less than 1 % (usually: 0.5 %) |
| Acceleration time (depending on rotor) |
30 seconds to 2.5 minutes |
30 seconds to 2.5 minutes |
| Deceleration time (depending on the rotor) |
40 seconds to 3.5 minutes |
40 seconds to 3.5 minutes |
| Acceleration/deceleration ramps |
9 ramps in steps of 30 seconds from 0 to 240 seconds in the range of 0-1,000 min-1 |
9 ramps in steps of 30 seconds from 0 to 240 seconds in the range of 0-1,000 min-1 |
| Brake system |
Dynamic electric braking system |
Dynamic electric braking system |
| Temperature preselection range |
n.a. |
-20 °C to +40 °C In steps of 1 °C |
| Cooling at standstill |
n.a. |
YES |
| Accuracy of temperature control |
n.a. |
±2 °C on calibrated rotor |
| Temperature control system |
n.a. |
Bypass system |
| Sample protection |
n.a. |
±4 °C to ±10 °C to the preselected temperature |
| Overtemperature protection (motor/centrifuge chamber) |
n.a. |
YES |
| Cooling system |
n.a. |
CFC-free coolant |
| Safety devices |
- Overspeed protection - Unbalance detection and switch-off - 4-way lid lock - Automatic electrically operated lid lock with emergency release mechanism - Stainless steel chamber with additional armouring |
- Overspeed protection - Unbalance detection and switch-off - 4-way lid lock - Automatic electrically operated lid lock with emergency release mechanism - Stainless steel chamber with additional armouring |
| Dimensions W x D x H (cm) |
56.6 x 70.0 x 69.0 |
56.6 x 70.0 x 69.0 |
| Dimensions W x D x H (inches) |
22.3 x 27.6 x 27.2 |
22.3 x 27.6 x 27.2 |
| Packaging dimensions (cm) |
75.0 x 80.0 x 105.0 |
75.0 x 80.0 x 105.0 |
| Packaging dimensions (inches) |
29.5 x 31.5 x 41.3 |
29.5 x 31.5 x 41.3 |
| Net weight |
123.0 kg (271.2 lbs) |
152.0 kg (335.1 lbs) |
| Gross weight |
143.0 kg (315.3 lbs) |
186.0 kg (410.1 lbs) |