Eppendorf Mastercycler® Gradient (3)

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Mastercycler® Gradient
Manfacturer:	Eppendorf
Product Type:	Thermal Cyclers
Model #:	5331
Voltage:	230V
Speed:	Heating: Approx. 3°C/s (37.4°F) Cooling: Approx. 2°C/s (35.6°F
Capacity:	96 x 0.2 ml PCR tubes or 77 x 0.5 ml PCR tubes or 1 microtiter plate 8 x 12
Temperature Range:	4° to 99° C
Other features and options:	Quality Control Calibration: Assures confidence in temperature accuracy and performance standards.
Website:	Supplier Manufacturer

Contents 1 Energy Efficiency Information 1.1 Energy Use and Power 1.2 Efficiency Features 1.3 Other Sustainability Features 2 User Comments

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	500 W	N/A	N/A	N/A
Active mode	Power draw under normal use	20 - 460 W; average 120 W		6 cycles at ~5 hrs per cycle	3.427
Lower power mode 1
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

• N/A

Other Sustainability Features

• Low Reaction Volumes: Reduces reagent requirements.

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.