Esco | Microplate Shaker/Incubator

Provocell™ Microplate Shaker/Incubator

The Esco Microplate Shaker/Incubator is designed for a wide variety of mixing applications for accurate incubation of reactions and denaturation of nucleic acids and proteins. Provocell combines an advanced microprocessor-based controller with Peltier heating and cooling to deliver outstanding reliability, safety and overall performance.

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7 easily interchangeable blocks designed to suit most of your laboratory applications.
Digitally controlled
Advanced Peltier heating and cooling technology
Fully programmable even during running, with speed setting up to 1500rpm
Clear large Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and User-friendly interface
Contamination free metal blocks
Small footprint
Can be used inside safety cabinets
Orbital movement
Excellent rotation stability
Optimized mixing
Durable

Model No.	PV-PVC-1	PV-PVC-2
Electrical	230 VAC 50/60 Hz	115 VAC 50/60 Hz
Dimension (L x W x H)	295 x 265 x 170 mm (11.7" x 10.4" x 6.7")
Net Weight	8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Amplitute	3 mm (0.11")
Speed	300 to 1500 rpm
Timer Range	1 min to 99 h 59 min
Cooling Time, Nominal	≤8 mins for 10°C decrease from ambient temperature ≤15 mins from 100°C to 10°C above ambient temperature
Heating Time, Nominal	≤12 mins from 20°C to 100°C
Heating Rate	6°C / min (from 20°C to 100°C)
Temperature Uniformity	±0.5°C
Temperature Accuracy
Block Temperature Uniformity
Temperature Control Range	Ambient to -14°C ~ 100°C
Temperature Setting Range	0°C ~ 105°C
Available Blocks	Order Number	Capacity/Size
	BLC-1	1.5 ml x 40 (Standard)
	BLC-2	0.2 ml x 96
	BLC-3	0.5 ml x 54
	BLC-4	Ø15 mm x 24
	BLC-5	96 wells ELISA board
	BLC-6	0.5 ml x 26 + 1.5 ml x 24
	BLC-7	2 ml x 40

Description of Order parts	Order Code
Provocell™ Microplate Shaker/Incubator main body 110 V	PV-PVC-2
Provocell™ Microplate Shaker/Incubator main body 220 V	PV-PVC-1
Provocell™ Incubator Block 1 (1.5 ml x 40)	PV-BLC-1
Provocell™ Incubator Block 2 (0.2 ml x 96)	PV-BLC-2
Provocell™ Incubator Block 3 (0.5 ml x 54)	PV-BLC-3
Provocell™ Incubator Block 4 (15 mm x 24)	PV-BLC-4
Provocell™ Incubator Block 5 (96 Wells Elisa Board)	PV-BLC-5
Provocell™ Incubator Block 6 (0.5 ml x 26 +1.5 ml x 24)	PV-BLC-6
Provocell™ Incubator Block 7 (2 ml x 40)	PV-BLC-7

* PV-PVC-X refers to the main body only.
Specify one type of block (PV-BLC-X) when ordering

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FEATURES

7 easily interchangeable blocks designed to suit most of your laboratory applications.
Digitally controlled
Advanced Peltier heating and cooling technology
Fully programmable even during running, with speed setting up to 1500rpm
Clear large Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and User-friendly interface
Contamination free metal blocks
Small footprint
Can be used inside safety cabinets
Orbital movement
Excellent rotation stability
Optimized mixing
Durable

MODELS

Model No.	PV-PVC-1	PV-PVC-2
Electrical	230 VAC 50/60 Hz	115 VAC 50/60 Hz
Dimension (L x W x H)	295 x 265 x 170 mm (11.7" x 10.4" x 6.7")
Net Weight	8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Amplitute	3 mm (0.11")
Speed	300 to 1500 rpm
Timer Range	1 min to 99 h 59 min
Cooling Time, Nominal	≤8 mins for 10°C decrease from ambient temperature ≤15 mins from 100°C to 10°C above ambient temperature
Heating Time, Nominal	≤12 mins from 20°C to 100°C
Heating Rate	6°C / min (from 20°C to 100°C)
Temperature Uniformity	±0.5°C
Temperature Accuracy
Block Temperature Uniformity
Temperature Control Range	Ambient to -14°C ~ 100°C
Temperature Setting Range	0°C ~ 105°C
Available Blocks	Order Number	Capacity/Size
	BLC-1	1.5 ml x 40 (Standard)
	BLC-2	0.2 ml x 96
	BLC-3	0.5 ml x 54
	BLC-4	Ø15 mm x 24
	BLC-5	96 wells ELISA board
	BLC-6	0.5 ml x 26 + 1.5 ml x 24
	BLC-7	2 ml x 40

ACCESSORIES

Description of Order parts	Order Code
Provocell™ Microplate Shaker/Incubator main body 110 V	PV-PVC-2
Provocell™ Microplate Shaker/Incubator main body 220 V	PV-PVC-1
Provocell™ Incubator Block 1 (1.5 ml x 40)	PV-BLC-1
Provocell™ Incubator Block 2 (0.2 ml x 96)	PV-BLC-2
Provocell™ Incubator Block 3 (0.5 ml x 54)	PV-BLC-3
Provocell™ Incubator Block 4 (15 mm x 24)	PV-BLC-4
Provocell™ Incubator Block 5 (96 Wells Elisa Board)	PV-BLC-5
Provocell™ Incubator Block 6 (0.5 ml x 26 +1.5 ml x 24)	PV-BLC-6
Provocell™ Incubator Block 7 (2 ml x 40)	PV-BLC-7