Overview

This document details technical specifications and product descriptions for a broad range of laboratory equipment from Ingenieurbüro M. Zipperer GmbH. The equipment includes stirring motors, homogenizers, magnetic stirrers, hotplates, heaters, shakers, mixers, liquid handling devices, pumps, blood cell counters, and robotic automation systems. The document is organized by product categories, highlighting features, technical parameters, accessories, and interfaces.

1. Stirring Motors

The stirring motor lineup ranges from compact mini-stirrers to high-torque overhead models suitable for laboratory and pilot-plant applications. Key models include:

• R 100CT: High torque up to 600 Ncm, speed 10–500 rpm, microcontroller with alpha-numeric display for power, torque, timer, and RS 232 interface.
• R 100C / R 100CL: Brushless motors with torque up to 250 Ncm, speeds up to 1100 rpm, microprocessor control with torque display and timer.
• R 80D / R 80PC: 80 Ncm torque, electronic speed control, optional RS 232 interface.
• R 50D / R 50: Up to 50 Ncm torque, electronic speed control, with or without digital display.
• Compact models (R 60, R 20, R 16, R 14, R 2, R 1): Various torque and speed ranges, some battery-powered or fixed speed, designed for smaller volumes or specialized uses.

Accessories include stands, clamps, software, and PC connection cables to enhance functionality.

2. Homogenizers

Homogenizers feature various drive motors and interchangeable stainless steel dispersing tools tailored for different sample volumes and viscosities:

• Drive Motors: Models such as X 1740 (1500 W), Unidrive X 1000 (with/without digital display), X 360 (360 W), and hand-held X 120, all with electronic speed control.
• Dispersing Tools: Rotor/stator combinations (V, N, F, M types) designed for viscous, low viscosity, fine, or fibrous materials, differing in shaft diameter, length, and rotor/stator teeth.
• Flow-through Chambers and Analytical Mills: DK 30 and DK 40 stainless steel chambers for high flow rates; AX 60 analytical mill with cooling channels for temperature-sensitive samples.

3. Magnetic Stirrers and Hotplates

These devices are microprocessor controlled and offer features such as:

• LCD or LED displays, programmable timers, safety temperature controls, and communication interfaces (RS 232, RS 485).
• Hotplates with various surface materials including stainless steel, Eloxal, and Ceran®, with sizes from 90x90 mm to 210x210 mm.
• Power ratings typically between 500 W and 600 W, stirring speeds up to 1600 rpm.
• Accessories like electronic temperature probes (PT100), contact thermometers, and stirring bars in multiple sizes and shapes.

4. Heaters

Heaters include microprocessor-controlled hotplates with precise temperature regulation up to 500°C. Surface options include aluminium, Ceran®, and stainless steel. Notable models:

• H 17.5D: Ceran® hotplate with 4-digit display and PT-100 probe connector.
• H 3 / H 3.1: Ceran® and stainless steel hotplates respectively.
• H 4: Sandbath suitable for various fluids.
• H 30 series: Larger aluminium and Ceran® hotplates with safety features and optional RS 232 interface.

5. Shakers and Mixers

Designed for microtiter plates, Eppendorf tubes, and reagent vessels, these devices provide precise temperature and shaking control:

• SH 26 series: Thermo shakers with temperature range from room temperature to 95-160°C, programmable over-temperature cut-out, LCD display, and RS 232 interface.
• SK 10: Cooling/heating shaker with temperature range -5°C to 95°C and shaking frequency 200-800 rpm.
• SH 10: Modular shaking/heating unit with electronic control and shaking frequency up to 1700 rpm.
• S 25 / S 26: Powerful shakers with linear or horizontal shaking motion, RS 232 interface, indexing mechanism, and timer.

6. Additional Shakers and Mixers

Further shaker types include:

• S 50 Wrist-action shaker: Supports up to 8 Erlenmeyer flasks (500 ml each), feedback speed control, 60-minute timer.
• S 20 Orbital shaker and S 20D digital version: Multi-use with electronic feedback speed control, 3 mm amplitude, timers, and various shaking attachments.
• VM Series Vortex Mixers (VM 2, VM 3, VM 4): For test tubes and microplates, continuous or touch operation, feedback speed control, timer on VM 4.
• Bidimensional Shakers (ST 3, ST 5, ST 5D): Flat trays with oscillation angles 3° to 12°, electronic speed control, digital display option.
• GM 3 3D Shaker: 3D movement for low foaming agitation and DNA extraction, platform size 210 x 210 mm, digital display, timer up to 99 hours.

7. Horizontal Mixers

• RM series mixers (RM 5-40, RM 5K-30, RM 5-6, RM 5-30V, RM 5-80V, RM 5W, RM 10W): Synchronous rocking and rotating motion, variable speeds, removable rollers, capacity for multiple tubes.
• RT series mixers (RT 20, RT 60): Rotating and swaying mixers for 20 to 60 test tubes with exchangeable holders.

8. Liquid Handling and Dispensing Units

• Liquid Processor System: Bottle-mounted dispensing unit for precise dispensing, pipetting, diluting, sampling, and time-controlled operations; microprocessor controlled with remote keypad, 2-line alphanumeric LCD, RS 232 interface; volume range 10 µl to 100 liters; optional remote dispensing handset.
• Contiburette Series: Electronic digital burettes, bottle-top mounted, hand-operated or motorized; dosing from 1 µl to 20 µl; calibration and adjustment features; battery powered or RS 485 interface for PC connection; some models include integrated piston rinsing systems.

9. Pumps

• HPLH Series High Precision Micrometering Pumps: Sizes from 4 mm to 10 mm diameter; stainless steel pump heads; wetted parts made of AL2O3, PVDF, PEEK, PFA, or Tefzel; flow rates from 5 µl/min to 400 ml/min.
• Variants include rinse ports, special rinse ports inside ceramic cylinders, pulse-free pumps, and multi-channel systems with up to 9 pumps in one housing.
• Lab Pump: Precise micrometering pump with digital flow rate control up to 20 ml/min, reversible flow direction.
• DP 200: Available in 3 sizes and versions; further details available on request.

10. Blood Cell Counter

• DIFF 15: Compact multi-function cell counter for manual differential counting (e.g., bone marrow, blood), 15 entry keys, outputs in percentage or absolute counts.
• DIFF 15PC: Same as DIFF 15 but includes RS 232 interface and Windows® compatible software.

11. Robotics and Automation

• XYZ Robot (OEM and ™): Customizable robotic pipetting assistant for filling tubes and vials with constant or variable volumes; suitable for fraction collection from HPLC, flash chromatography, leaching tests; operable locally or remotely via keypad or PC.
• ThirdArm™: Robotic tool changing device offering various handling options; detailed support available from product specialists.
• Dissolution Sampling Robot (DSR): Automates dissolution sampling to save time and improve reproducibility; includes built-in pumps to save bench space.

Critical Information and Recommendations

• Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• RS 232 and RS 485 interfaces are widely available for computer control and data communication.
• Accessories such as clamps, stands, software, and temperature probes enhance device functionality and should be selected based on application requirements.
• Product selection should consider torque, speed range, volume capacity, and compatibility with stirring or dispersing tools.
• Safety features including programmable temperature limits, timers, and soft start controls are integrated in many models to ensure reliable and safe operation.

Summary

Ingenieurbüro M. Zipperer GmbH provides a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory equipment emphasizing precision control, versatility through interchangeable tools, and integration with digital interfaces for enhanced process monitoring and automation. Their product range supports diverse laboratory needs from stirring and mixing to liquid handling, pumping, cell counting, and robotic automation.