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  • 1 What is the purpose of the ventilation slits on the top of the centrifuge lid?

    These slits allow excessive heat to escape when the centrifuge is running at a high speed and this keeps the heat in the chamber to a minimum.

  • 2 Can I change the speed and time during centrifugation?

    Yes, you can change the speed and time during centrifugation.

  • 3 Can I do a slow (soft) ramp in this centrifuge?

    Yes. You can set the centrifuge to 9 different ramps. The acceleration and deceleration times can be set from 15 to 90 seconds.

  • 4 Will the temperature of the sample inside the chamber at maximum speed increase over time?

    The sample temperature (equivalent to the chamber temperature) will increase by no more than 12ºC above ambient temperature after 1 hour of centrifugation at maximum speed.

  • 5 Does the centrifuge need calibration?

    No. The rotor is driven by a brushless DC motor that does not need calibration.

  • 6 Does the centrifuge need regular maintenance?

    Yes, it does. Regular maintenance includes checks on possible chemical damage. It can extend the maximum operating life of the centrifuge.

  • 7 What kind of maintenance is necessary?

    The rotor and chamber should be cleaned with a moist cloth and neutral detergents after use and on a weekly basis. In the event of a spill, or contamination of the rotor and chamber by aggressive liquids, it should be cleaned immediately. The rotor and lid can be autoclaved. But never autoclave the rotor with the lid attached.

  • 8 How much is the recommended total reaction volume?

    The recommended total reaction volume is 25 μl. Which is 12.5 μl of BlueAmp 2X PCR Mix per reaction.

  • 9 What are the storage conditions?

    BlueAmp 2X PCR Mix is stable for up to 3 months at 4°C. If stored at -20°C, it’s stable for up to 24 months.

  • 10 Can the product be directly loaded onto the gel?

    BlueAmp 2X PCR Mix w/ FluoDye already contains DNA dye. Therefore, as long as the PCR reaction is completed, it can be loaded onto the unstained gel directly.