Hettich ROTIXA 500 RS
High-capacity refrigerated centrifuge for demanding labs.
Features
- Large volume handling
- Advanced refrigeration system
- Multiple rotor options
- Programmable for reproducibility
- Robust design
Applications
- Clinical diagnostics
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Biotech research
- Industrial QA
- Environmental testing
Product Specifications
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PERFORMANCE
Maximum Speed (RPM)
50888118500 min888888 step 10
Maximum Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)
503331830383 step 13 53252 max for blood bags
Acceleration/Deceleration Time
Varies by rotor 433444116 sec44 19 accel4decel stages
Temperature Control Range
720 to +40 77C7 refrigerated7 R452A refrigerant
Noise Level
5255559 dB5A5 depending on rotor
Imbalance Detection
Yes5 with auto switch5off and compensatory weights
Run Time Range
1 sec to 999 min 59 sec6 or continuous
K-Factor (Clearing Factor)
Not specified
ROTOR AND CAPACITY
Rotor Types (Fixed Angle, Swinging Bucket, Vertical)
Swing2out and angle rotors 25 rotors2
Maximum Capacity (Volume)
4 x 10000 ml
Number of Tubes per Rotor
Up to 336 tubes 4varies by rotor4adapters4
Tube Size Compatibility
8 x 45 mm to 98 x 176 mm7 blood bags and plates
Rotor Recognition (Auto-ID)
Yes
Rotor Material
Not specified
Rotor Lid Type (e.g., Aerosol-tight)
Bio8containment lids standard on some rotors8 bioseal lids available
SAMPLE HANDLING
Sample Volume Range
062 ml 6PCR plates6 to 16000 ml 6bags6bottles6
Sample Type Compatibility (e.g., Blood, DNA, RNA)
Blood bags7 tubes7 plates7 clinical7 pharma7 food7 environmental
Balance Detection
See Imbalance Detection
Sample Temperature Monitoring
Not explicitly mentioned
Sealing Options for Samples
Bio2containment and phenol2resistant lids
CONTROL AND INTERFACE
Display Type (e.g., LCD, Touchscreen)
Keypad and control knob0 optional touchscreen with HettInfo II
Programmable Settings
89 program memories6 adjustable RPM6RCF6 19 accel6decel stages
User Access Control
Not specified
Data Logging Capability
Optional HettInfo II system8 export to CSV8USB
Alarm Systems (e.g., End of Run, Imbalance)
Error display9 imbalance switch9off
Language Options
Manuals EN9 DE9 FR9 website multi9language9 display 99C999F possible
AUTOMATION AND CONNECTIVITY
Remote Monitoring Capability
Not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
HettInfo II integration9 LIS not explicitly mentioned
USB/Ethernet Connectivity
USB export with HettInfo II6 Ethernet not specified
Software Compatibility
HettInfo II supports integration0 no specific software named
Automated Rotor Recognition
Yes
Pre-programmed Protocols
89 program memories 2user2programmable2 not fixed protocols2
SAFETY FEATURES
Lid Locking Mechanism
Powered one5hand lock5 emergency release
Emergency Stop Function
Not specified
Over-speed Protection
Not specified
Over-temperature Protection
Not specified
Biocontainment Certification
T44V tested bioseal lids per DIN EN 61010
Rotor Life Management
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Footprint Dimensions
650 x 814 x 973 mm
Weight
Approx5 219 kg
Power Requirements
230333240 V3 1 phase3 50360 Hz3 other voltages on request
Cooling System Type (e.g., Air, Refrigerated)
Refrigerated
Energy Consumption
39800 VA
Maintenance Requirements
Service portfolio7 spare parts7 cleaning info available
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Floor1standing centrifuge 1ROTIXA 500 RS1
Warranty Period
Not specified