Laboratory centrifuge CVP-2

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Overview
Combined centrifuge‑vortex operation is implemented in the CVP-2 to automate sample preparation for PCR plates. The Spin‑Mix‑Spin process performs an initial centrifugation to collect microvolumes at the well bottom, a mixing step, then a second centrifugation to recover reagents from well walls and caps. This repetitive routine (sms‑algorithm) is registered by Biosan. CVP-2 executes the sms‑algorithm automatically on two PCR plates in parallel to standardize workflow and reduce manual handling time.

Key features

• Combined functions: centrifuge, vortex, combined centrifuge/vortex operation and SMS‑cycler implementing the sms‑algorithm
• Centrifuge — maximum RCF: 225 × g (1500 rpm)
• Vortex — 300–1200 rpm; vortex timer 0–60 s
• Automatic sms‑algorithm operation for two PCR plates simultaneously

Plate types and adapters

• Without adapter: 96‑well skirted PCR plates; PCR strips in a frame
• With adapter AP‑96: 96‑well semi‑skirted and non‑skirted PCR plates (AP‑96 adapters)
• With adapter AP‑384: 384‑well PCR plates (AP‑384 adapters)
• Adapters made of Ertacetal C; autoclavable

Technical specifications

• SMS‑cycle regulation: 1–999 cycles
• Speed regulation range: 300–1500 rpm
• Maximum RCF: 225 × g (1500 rpm)
• Min. RCF at 1500 rpm: 185 × g
• Vortex regulation range: 300–1200 rpm
• Setting resolution: 100 rpm
• Timer sound signal: yes
• Display: LCD, 2 × 16 characters
• Centrifugation mode time range: 0–30 min (increment 1 s; after 1 min increments of 1 min)
• Vortex mode time range: 0–60 s (increment 1 s)
• Chamber diameter: 210 mm
• Overall dimensions (W × D × H): 285 × 350 × 190 mm
• Weight: 6.15 kg
• Input current / power consumption: 12 V, 1.5 A / 18 W
• External power supply: AC 100–240 V; 50/60 Hz input — DC 12 V output