Eppendorf 5417C (3)
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| Eppendorf 5417C | |
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| Manfacturer: | Eppendorf |
| Product Type: | Centrifuges |
| Model #: | 5417C |
| Serial Number: | 22621700 |
| Voltage: | 120V |
| Nameplate rated Amps: | 5.0 |
| Speed: | 16400 rpm |
| Website: | Supplier 1 |
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Energy Efficiency Information
Energy Use and Power
| Power Mode | Definition (temperature, power setting, light features, etc.) | Power Draw | Can user set mode? | Hours per week (typical)* | kWh per week (typical)* |
| Rated capacity | Nameplate power rating | 400 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Active mode | Power draw under normal use | 309 W
| 2.58
| 1.507
| |
| Lower power mode 1 | Turned on but not centrifuging | 5.5-7.5 W
| |||
| Lower power mode 2 | |||||
| Stand-by level | Power draw when turned off but connected to power |
* Typical hours per week and kWh per week are provided for comparison basis only, laboratory values may vary significantly.
Efficiency Features
- variable speed
- has an integrated fan to prevent excessive heat generation in the rotor chamber
- maintenance-free, brushless induction motor reaches maximum speed within 12 seconds for quick separation and recovery of samples
Other Sustainability Features
- N/A
User Comments
* Suggested categories for commentary include: reliability, repair ease, whether or not components are easily replaceable, cost, and overall quality of design.
- Energy-use data was obtained using a Watts Up Pro ES power meter over a week-long period. Data collected at Stanley Hall UC Berkeley Molecular cell biology laboratory.
