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Centrifuge 5920 R
Centrifuge 5920 R features extraordinary high capacity and performance. Its capacity of up to 4 × 1,000 mL / 52 × 50 mL conical tubes makes it the ideal instrument for high-throughput applications.
Product Information
Centrifuge 5920 R delivers extraordinary high capacity in a very compact and ergonomic product design. It has similar dimensions as competing refrigerated 3 Liter models and yet features a superior capacity of up to 4 × 1,000 mL; thus making it the ideal instrument for high-throughput applications. It features a powerful state-of-the-art refrigeration system with advanced temperature management to keep your samples safe.
Universal buckets for both tubes and plates
Both Rotor S-4x1000 with high-capacity buckets and Rotor S-4xUniversal-Large allow for both tubes and plates to be used in the same bucket.
Advantages:
- Time saving: No need to exchange buckets
- Cost saving: No need for separate plate buckets
- Space saving: No need to store different buckets
4 Liter capacity
Centrifuge 5920 R accommodates standard 1 liter Nalgene®bottles setting a new standard in the table top centrifuge segment. Compared to other custom-made 1 liter bottles the Nalgene bottle is narrow and allows for a better pellet compared to wider bottles. The higher capacity enables you to process a higher volume in fewer runs.
Advanced operating system
- Centrifuge 5920 R comes with a modern operating system with
- outstanding functionality
- Menu-driven, multi-lingual operation menu with large backlit display
- Saves up to 99 user-defined programs
- 5 program keys for easy access to routine programs
- FastTemp pro®function for automated pre-cooling based on pre-programmable time and date
Features
- Swing-bucket rotors and adapters accommodate tubes and bottles from 0.2 mL to 1,000 mL
- Plate rotor options for centrifugation of all types of MTP, PCR or Deepwell Plates
- Fixed-angle rotors for high-speed molecular biology applications in tubes from 0.2 mL to 50 mL
- High centrifugation speed of up to 21,194 × g (13,700 rpm)
- Aerosol-tight Eppendorf QuickLock®caps and lids allow fast and ergonomic lid locking
- Centrifuge lid with soft-touch lid closure
- Quiet operation to improve your work environment
- Compact footprint saves valuable bench space
- Automatic rotor recognition and imbalance detection for maximum operational safety
Technical Information
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5920 R |
Max. RCF |
21,194 × g |
Max. RCF with fixed-angle rotor |
21,194 × g |
Max. RCF with swing-bucket rotor |
4,800 × g |
Speed |
200 – 13,700 rpm (10 rpm steps) |
Max. capacity |
4 × 1,000 mL/4 × 7 MTP |
Acceleration/braking ramps |
10/10 |
Number of programs |
99 (5 program keys) |
Timer |
10 s to 99 h 59 min, with continuous run function, short-spin |
Power supply |
230 V, 50 – 60 Hz |
Max. power consumption |
1,650 W |
Dimensions (W × D × H) |
74 × 71 × 40 cm |
Footprint (dimensions w/o front panel, WxD) |
74 × 67 cm |
Height (with open lid) |
94 cm |
Weight w/o accessories |
139 kg |
Cooling |
refrigerated |
Temperature control range |
-11 °C to 40 °C |
Noise level |
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Rotor FA-6x50 |
<60 dB(A) |
S-4xUniversal-Large |
<55 dB(A) |
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Centrifuge 5920R does not come with a transport protection device. It is packaged in polystyrene for protection. Because the rotor is not in the centrifuge during transport, there are no movable parts to make a transport protection device necessary.
Yes, the speed, the time and the temperature can be changed even when the centrifuge is running. To do this, please press the arrow keys below SPEED, TIME or TEMP values in the display. To change the radius or acceleration and breaking ramps please use the enter/menu key and the menu arrow keys to proceed.
Whether you have selected RPM or RCF, is displayed next to the RPM and RCF value respectively in the display.
The minimum rotational speed is 10 rpm (1 x g), irrespective of the inserted rotor. The minimum rotational speed can be increased in increments of 10 rpm (10 x g) up to 5,000 rpm (3,000 x g). 5,000 – 14,000 rpm (3,000 – 22,132 x g) can be set in increments of 100 rpm (100 x g).
Yes. Free deceleration of your centrifuge can be achieved by setting the braking level to 0.
All manually entered data such as rotational speed or RCF, maximum radius, run time, acceleration and braking ramps, "at set rpm", temperature can be saved. Further, to delay the start for incubation reasons e.g., a timer can be set to up to 60 min.
A PCR strip rotor is not available. Adapters (5425 715.005) for single PCR tubes are available for 1.5/2 mL microtube rotors.
Yes, it is possible, provided that the rotor is loaded symmetrically. This means that the 50 mL tubes and the 15 mL tubes are positioned opposite one another and are positioned symmetrically. Please use the appropriate adapters for the tubes.
With a rubber adapter (outer diameter 18 mm) available from the tube manufacturer, the 15 mL Corex tubes fit into the adapter 5804 772.008 of the rotor F-6x85. With a rubber adapter (outer diameter 29 mm) available from the tube manufacturer, the 30 ml Corex tubes fit into the adapter 5804 774.000 of the rotor F-6x85.
The following g-forces are reached with the rotor S-4x1000: Highest plate: 3,000 x g (radius: 196 mm); Lowest plate: 1,948 x g (radius: 127.3 mm).
The following g-forces are reached with the rotor S-4x750: Highest plate: 4.035 x g (radius: 163.5 mm); Lowest plate: 3,087 x g (radius: 129 mm).
Up to 12 slides can be inserted into the CombiSlide adapter (5825 706.005) and then centrifuged in the swing-bucket rotors (plate bucket or universal bucket with plate carrier) of Centrifuge 5920 R.
Yes, this so-called mixed loading is possible. Please ensure that the same type of buckets are always used in opposing positions.
Yes, this so-called mixed loading is possible. Please ensure that the same type of buckets are always used in opposing positions.
No, unfortunately this is not possible. In order to be able to reach the high rotational speeds, the adapters must be form-locking.
No, this is not possible. Please do only use rotors which are labeled with the Centrifuge name 5920 R or 59XX.
This label states that the rotor can be loaded with a maximum of 6 x 125 gram. "g" is the official abbreviation for "gram". Where "g" is used as an abbreviation of "g-force", the number and "x g" are used. Example: 10,800 x g.
Yes, fixed-angle rotors, rotor lids, buckets, bucket-caps and adapter can be autoclaved for 20 minutes at 121 °C. The 5920R swing-bucket rotor crosses can not be autoclaved. After 50 autoclaving cycles, we strongly recommend to exchange aerosol-tight caps and sealings in QuickLock-rotors.
Yes, the ECO shut-off automatically switches off the compressor after 8 hours of non-use (standard setting) or if desired, after 1, 2 or 4 hours. The device has a stand-by button. In standby the 5920 R has an ultra low power consumption of only <2 W. Further, the extraordinary high centrifuge efficiency limits the max. power consumption to 1,300 W.
A fixed-angle rotor with a red knob on the rotor lid indicates aerosol-tightness.
A new rotor will automatically be recognized as soon as it starts spinning. Recognition of the rotor can be performed manually by making it spin counterclockwise (roughly 200 rpm necessary), or by turning the Centrifuge on. As soon as the rotor starts spinning it will be recognized. In case the indicated max. speed of the previous rotor was higher, speed must be confirmed in a display pop-up. The user has the choice between the rotor-specific max. speed or a lower speed, that can be set directly.
Each position of the rotor must be equipped with a bucket. Centrifugation with only 2 x 1-Liter bottles is possible. But we recommend to load the 4 positions in the rotor equally to reduce vibration and noise.
At rotor standstill (continuous cooling) the cooling process is slower than while centrifugation. With FastTemp you directly start cooling without samples and with temperature- and rotor-specific centrifugation speed.
With FastTemp pro you can program your 5920R to start the FastTemp run at a defined point of time, once or regularly.
Cooling of buckets with aerosol-tight caps takes longer and may lead to underpressure in the buckets. Don´t use aerosol-tight caps while FastTemp is running.
You can use rotor S-4x1000 with round buckets for 13 and 16 mm tubes of 121 and 125 mm height respectively.
No. Software upgrades on 5920R can easily be performed via USB port by a trained service technician. He ensures that the technical parameters, such as imbalance tolerance, are correctly adapted to the new software version.
The conversion from speed to g-force is based on the biggest radius of the rotor. If you are using an adapter for tubes, you can adjust the value for the radius manually. You can find the value for the radius of an adapter in a rotor in the technical data of the rotor. The adjustment of the radius is important when exact reproduction of protocols is necessary to ensure accurate results.
With “at set rpm” you can specify when time counting should begin, immediately or when 95 % of the speed has been reached.
Yes. 175-250 mL conical bottles can be used with Eppendorf adapters with flat bottom. For this adapter you will further need a special conical form insert from the tube supplier, which has to be placed in the Eppendorf adapter. For 500 mL conical Corning tubes Eppendorf has a special adapter for which no extra insert is needed.
Buckets must be loaded symmetrically in a way that the load on the pivots is even. This will be reached by concentrating the load around the balance point of the bucket. Ensure that buckets swing freely by carrying out a manual spinning test. The buckets should swing out correctly without touching the rotor cross or the rotor chamber.
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