 Jepson Bolton's International Catalogue
Thermal Cycles
TC-312
The TC-312 thermal cycles is unrivalled as a reliable, low cost Personal cycler. Designed with research and teaching laboratories in mind, the TC-312 offers the ultimate in low cost solutions where ease of use is high on the priority list.
Small, low cost
Of the world's best selling thermal cyces, the TC-312 is one of the smallest, lowest cost units on the market. It is available as a stand alone unit in 25 x 0.2ml or 20 x 0.5 ml microtube interchangeable block formats.
Fast-track programming with free software upgrades
With modern, intuitive programming and raed-to-go templates, creating even the most complicated protocols is simple. As new functionality is added to the software, updates can be downloaded free of charge from there website.
Reliable, high performance
Experience in thermal cycler manufacturing since 1987 ensures that the TC-312 provides both guaranteed performance and quality results, every time.
Portable dual voltage
This compact unit is not only light, but has a variable voltage selector (115/230V)
Features
Unparalleled block uniformity: typically ±0.1°C at 50°C ensuring optimal reproducibility.
Fast heating rate: Up to 3.6°C / sec.
Small footprint: at only 561cm Squared, the TC-312 is even economical on space.
PC control & networking: TC-312 thermal cycles can be networking together with other Techne cyclers allowing up to 32 cycles to be connected to one PC.
Password protected: protect your program against unwanted modifications.
Heated lid: the selectable temperature range heated lid (100°C to 115°C) is sprung to fit both 1.2ml domed and 0.5ml flat top tubes and can be enabled or disabled.
TC-412
The TC-412 thermal cycler, flexible on your protocols, easy on your budget. The TC-412 is a high perfomance, high sample throughput instrument at a highly affordable price.
Versatile block format
The truly user-friendly fully interchangeable block system allows blocks to be exchanged in a matter of seconds without the need for any tools (60 x 0.5ml, 96 x 0.2ml, 96 x 0.2ml for fully skirted plates, 384-well or flat plate for In-situ)
Flexible heated lid
Defined pressure, programmable heated lid (100°C to 115°C) to accommodate a varity of consumables.
Intuitive programming
4-line display with intuitive, simple-to-use software with alphanumeric programming, password protection, simple copy/edit functions and much more.
8 peltiers
Using on the innovative Quad Circuit Technolody of the TC-512, the TC-412 ensures unsurpassed control accuracy and temperature uniformity.
Low cost
The TC-412 is one of the most affordable full sized thermal cycler.
PC networking
The TC-412 can be connected to a PC along with other Techne cyclers for low or high throughput applications using Gensoft.
TC-512
The TC-512 gradient thermal cycler enables you to optimise your experiements at the "touch of a screen" with the same mechanical features as the TC-412.
Wide linear gradient
The most linear gradient cycler on the market, with an amazing range of 30°C. Protocols can be optimised in a single experiment.
Touchscreen
The TC-512 incorporates a large, 115 x 90mm, touch-sensitive screen that provides a unique user-friendly programming interface which is second to none.
Graphical display
The unique ‘real-time’ graphical display shows the sample temperature profile while the program is running, including the upper and lower limits of the gradient. This pictorial, real-time representation means instant visualisation of your experiment’s status.The unique ‘real-time’ graphical display shows the sample temperature profile while the program is running, including the upper and lower limits of the gradient. This pictorial, real-time representation means instant visualisation of your experiment’s status.
Features
Memory cards: SmartMedia memory cards provide an alternative to internal memory storage of your programs, offering security and flexibility.
Gradient calculator: The gradient calculator function displays the temperature of each column of tubes. This ensures replication of the experimental conditions.
Quad Circuit Technology: Each block consists of 8 peltier units, controlled by 4 independent temperature thermistors (control sensors) distributed evenly across the block. This ensures taht the TC-512 exhibits the most accurately controlled linear gradient available.
High performance: A maximum heating rate of 3°C/sec and block unifromity of
<±0.3°C. With or without agradient.... no compromise!
Versatile block format: The truely user-friendly interchangeable block system allows blocks to be changed in a matter of seconds without the need for any tools (60 x 0.5ml, 96 x 0.2mk, 96 x 0.2m for fully skirted plates, 384-well, or flat plate for in-situ block)
Proven track record: Having almost 20 years experience in thermal cycler design ensures that the Techne TC-512 encompasses reliability withall the specifications you could wish for. These include: PC control and networking, decremental/incremental time and remperature, and defined pressure programmable heated lid.
Intuitive programming: Easy to use software with free upgrades downloadable from the Techne website.
Specifications
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TC-312
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TC-412
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TC-412 QUAD
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TC-512
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Feature
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600.5ml capacity
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20
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60
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240 (4 x 60)
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60
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0.2ml capacity
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25
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96
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384 (4 x 96)
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96
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384-well block
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-
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Yes
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Yes ( x 4 )
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Yes
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Gradient block
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-
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-
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-
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0.5ml, 0.2ml, 384
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In-situ block
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-
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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User interchangeable
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Block Temperature
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Gradient range
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-
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20°C to 70°C
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Maximum gradient
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-
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-
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-
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30°C
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Maximum ramp rate
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3.6°C/sec
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2.6°C/sec
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2.6°C/sec
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3.0°C/se
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Block uniformity at 50°C
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+/- 0.1°C
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<+/- 0.3°C
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<+/- 0.3°C
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<+/- 0.3°C
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Column uniformity at 10°C gradient.
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-
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-
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-
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<+/- 0.3°C
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Temperature range
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4°C to 99°C
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4°C to 99°C
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4°C to 99°C
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4°C to 99°C
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Temperature set point percision
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0.1°C
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0.1°C
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0.1°C
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0.1°C
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Heated Lid
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Selectable heated lid temperature
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100°C - 115°C
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100°C - 115°C
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100°C - 115°C
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100°C - 115°C
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Heated lid enable/disable
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Over-temperature cut-out
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Regulated lid pressure
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-
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Heated lid only comes on if the block is set above 35°C
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Programming
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Memory cards
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-
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-
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-
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Yes
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Number of programs
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80
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80
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80
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50 or 500 (with card)
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Password protected
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Programming
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4-line alphanumeric
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4-line alphanumeric
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4-line alphanumeric
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Touchscreen
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Graphical display
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No
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No
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No
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Real-Time Graph
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Incremental/decremental temperature
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Incremental/decremental hold time
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Maximum hold time
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18hrs
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18hrs
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8hrs
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99hrs
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Minimum hold time
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1 second
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1 second
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1 second
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1 second
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Variable programming ramp rate
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0.1°C/sec step
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0.1°C/sec step
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0.1°C/sec step
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0.1°C/sec step
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Run end time calculation
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Pause and stop facility
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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End of program alarm
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Auto restart on power failure
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Miscellaneous
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Serial port
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RS232 (with kit)
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RS232 (485 with kit)
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RS485 as kit is included
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RS232/485
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Dual voltage (115/230V)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Temperature sensor
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Thermistor
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Thermistor
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Thermistor
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Thermistor
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Peltier elements/block
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4
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8
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8 (each unit)
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8
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Dimensions (LxWxH) mm.
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330x170x190
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420x220x260
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420x1180x260
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420x220x260
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Footprint (LxW)mm
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330x170
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420x220
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420x1180
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420x220
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Connection to PC control program
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Free software upgrades from website
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Power consumption
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230 Watts
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620 Watts
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620 Watts
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620 Watts
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Frequency
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50 - 60 Hz
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50 - 60 Hz
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0 - 60 Hz
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50 - 60 Hz
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Voltage
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230/115V or 100V
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230/115V or 100V
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230/115V or 100V
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230/115V or 100V
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