Introduction and Description SORVALL® Centrifuges

Centrifuge Specifications
Run Speed1
Speed Selection Range (rpm) ......................... 300 to 21,000
Speed Control Accuracy ..........................................±25 rpm
Maximum Relative Centrifugal Force .......51,427 x g (F20MICRO)
Run Temperature
Temperature Selection Range ..................... -20°C to 40°C2,3
Temperature Control Range...............................2°C to 40°C
Temperature Control Accuracy .................................... ±2°C
Run Time Selection Range ..........1 minute to 99 hours, 59 minutes;
HOLD for continuous operation
Ambient Temperature Range........................................2°C to 40°C3
Mass (Weight).........................................................................350 kg
Maximum Capacity......................................... 4,000 ml (SLC-4000)
Dimensions
Width........................................................................ 752 mm
Height to top of control console ............................ 1112 mm
Height with door open ........................................... 1500 mm
Depth (including rear duct assembly)...................... 835 mm
Depth (without rear duct assembly)......................... 685 mm
From bottom to chamber inlet.................................. 858 mm
Noise Level .......................................................................... <64 dB4
Heat Output..................................................3.7 kW (12,600 Btu/h)5

1
Speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) is related to angular velocity, ω, according to the following:

Where ω = rad/s. All further references in this manual to speed will be designated as rpm.

2
The centrifuge will operate at ambient temperatures up to 40°C, but refrigeration system performance may be less than optimal above
25°C.
3
After the centrifuge system has reached equilibrium. Ambient air temperature at the centrifuge air inlets must be between 2°C to 40°C
with maximum relative humidity of 80% at 31°C, linearly decreasing to 50% at 40°C. If the ambient air temperature is above 25°C, the
centrifuge may not maintain low temperatures at high speeds, therefore, avoid areas near heat sources (for example, direct sunlight,
heating pipes and radiators). Also, avoid close grouping of centrifuges or other heat-producing laboratory equipment.
4
As measured with SE-12 rotor at 21,000 rpm (with compressor turned on) 3 feet from the front of the unit and four feet from the floor.
5
For the SS-34 rotor spinning 20,000 rpm at 4°C, after it has reached equilibrium. Other rotors, speeds, and temperatures cause the heat output
to vary.

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