COAGULATOR / INSPISSATOR, for Lowenstein-Jensen medium
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COAGULATOR / INSPISSATOR (Grant)
Reserved for TB culture programmes.
Definition
Metal flat tank filled with water, provided with an electrical device for heating and a thermostat control system, to keep the temperature at a constant level.
Synonym
Inspissator
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Surface tray suitable for 156 test tubes (Ø 16 mm x 150 mm)
- Standard temperature: 85°C
- Operating temperature range: 5ºC above ambient temperature up to 90°C
- Temperature display: LED
- Display resolution: 0.1°C
- Uniformity tray surface: ± 0.7°C
- Heater power: 230 V, 1.4 Kw
- Tank volume: 45 liters
- Heat up rate: 20 to 85°C in 3.5 hours
- Working area L x W: 820 x 594
- Over temperature protection: fixed cut-out
- Electrical power: 220-240V/50-60Hz
Dimensions
L x W x H: 1040 x 600 x 380 mm
Instructions for use
Precautions for Use
Secure all biomedical electrical devices in the laboratory. Contact your biomedical referent to define the best option.
Failing that, use a UPS double conversion for the electrical protection of the apparatus (see related articles below).
MSF requirements
This model is particularly recommended for its simplicity during installation and functioning.
The inspissator (or coagulator) is used to prepare Lowenstein-Jensen egg- based medium. The constant temperature of 85°C makes the medium solidify, while the inclination of the surface of the tank allows the medium to acquire, during coagulation, its slant shape.