Benchmark MultiTherm™ Touch Heating/Cooling Vortexer

The MultiTherm™ Touch is a versatile laboratory device designed to meet a wide range of sample preparation needs, from DNA denaturation to maintaining samples at cold temperatures for protocols. Featuring advanced technology, it combines heating, cooling, and shaking functions, making it an essential tool for many laboratory applications.

Key Features:

• Wide Temperature Range: The MultiTherm™ Touch offers a broad temperature range from ambient +20°C to 105°C, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including incubation, denaturation, and enzyme reactions.
• Touchscreen Control: Equipped with a 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen, the MultiTherm™ Touch allows easy programming and operation. Users can store up to 50 programs with multiple steps, each including adjustable ramp rates, interval mixing, and mixing directions.
• Shaking and Mixing: The MultiTherm™ Touch features adjustable shaking speeds up to 3,000 rpm, making it suitable for mixing and shaking applications. The shaking action is ideal for sample agitation in tubes, microplates, and deep well plates.
• Versatile Blocks: The MultiTherm™ Touch is compatible with various blocks that can accommodate sample volumes from 0.2 ml to 50 ml. The blocks are quickly interchangeable, allowing you to use different sample types, including PCR plates, microplates, and deep well plates.
• Condensation Prevention: The heated lid prevents condensation inside the tubes and wells, which can negatively impact delicate samples and reactions.
• Program Flexibility: Users can set up to 5 steps per program, with options for adjustable ramp rates, mixing intervals, and mixing direction to accommodate a variety of protocols.
• Easy Operation: The intuitive touch interface and graphical control make setting and monitoring parameters simple and efficient.

Technical Specifications:

• Display/Control: 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen with graphical interface
• Speed Range: 200 to 3,000 rpm (dependent on block)
• Shaker Orbit: 3 mm
• Temperature Range: Ambient +20°C to 105°C
• Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C
• Temperature Uniformity: ±0.5°C
• Timer: 1 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous operation
• Steps/Program: 5 steps/program
• Programs Stored: 50 programs
• Programming Features: Adjustable ramp rate, mix mode, mix start, pause, restart, and heated lid temp
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.3 x 12.6 x 7.1 in (16 x 32 x 22 cm)
• Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)
• Electrical: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Warranty: 2 years

Available Blocks (Sold Separately):

• H5100-HL: MultiTherm Touch Heating/Cooling Vortexer (block sold separately)
• H5100-05: Block for 24 x 0.5 ml tubes (2,000 rpm)
• H5100-15: Block for 24 x 1.5 ml tubes (2,000 rpm)
• H5100-24: Block for 15 x 0.5 ml (2,000 rpm)
• H5100-12: Block for 24 x 1.5 ml cryovials (2,000 rpm)
• H5100-50: Block for 24 x 5 ml tubes (1,000 rpm)
• H5100-MPS: Standard microplate block (3,000 rpm)
• H5100-DWMP: Deep well microplate block (1,600 rpm)
• H5100-DWMM: 1 ml deep well microplate (1,600 rpm)
• H5100-031: PCR plate (96 well) block (2,000 rpm)

Ordering Information:

• H5100-HCT: MultiTherm Touch with Heating/Cooling Vortexer (block sold separately)
• H5100-02: Standard 0.5 ml tube block (2,000 rpm)
• H5100-01: Standard 1.5 ml tube block (2,000 rpm)

Conclusion: The MultiTherm™ Touch Heating/Cooling Vortexer is a powerful and flexible instrument, providing precise temperature control, adjustable shaking speeds, and a range of block options for different sample types. Its ability to heat, cool, and mix samples simultaneously makes it a versatile solution for DNA denaturation, enzyme reactions, and other laboratory applications. The touch interface and programmable features offer ease of use, while the interchangeable blocks ensure compatibility with a variety of tubes, plates, and vessels.