Digital dry block heating system with two block QBD2

• High power heater for fast heat-up – 25º to 100ºC in only 15 minutes.
• Simple-to-use rotor plus two keys provide access to the interactive interface for fast, accurate set-up
• Clear digital display – easy to read from a distance for instant reassurance
• Convenient timer facility, with audible buzzer, for reaction timing and function timing, e.g. delayed heater switch-on/turn-off
• Wide range of interchangeable blocks enables you to mix and match sample tubes as desired – extraction tool supplied as standard for easy and safe removal of blocks.
• Options include blocks for 0.2 ml tubes, strips and 96-well microtitre plates used in molecular biology and biotechnology applications
• Optional safety cover – protects samples from contamination and users from accidental contact with hot blocks
• Overtemperature cut-out protects your samples and your workplace
• High quality, robust construction in streamlined coolwall aluminium and chemical-resistant plastic – durable in demanding environments
• Compact footprint to optimise use of benchspace

Specification			QBD2
Temperature range		ºC	ambient + 5 to 130
Temperature setting range		ºC	15 to 130
Stability	@37ºC	ºC	±0.1
Uniformity
within the block	@37ºC	ºC	±0.1
across similar blocks	@37ºC	ºC	±0.2
Temperature display			LED
Display resolution		ºC	0.1
Heat up time	25 to 100ºC	mins	15
Power		W	300
Supply voltage		V	115 or 230
			(50-60Hz)
Overall dimensions	w/d/h	mm	200/280/100
Safety	overtemperature		thermal fuse

Accessory options for QBD2


Interchangeable blocks

Note: Model QBD2 accommodates 2 blocks, dimensions 140 x 50 x 63mm

QB-0 Plain block without holes
QB-10 24 x 10mm Ø holes, 50mm hole depth
QB-12 24 x 12mm Ø holes, 50mm hole depth
QB-13 12 x 13mm Ø holes, 50mm hole depth
QB-16 12 x 16mm Ø holes, 50mm hole depth
QB-18 12 x 18mm Ø holes, 50mm hole depth
QB-24 5 x 24mm Ø holes and universal bottles, 50mm hole depth
QB-50 4 x 50 ml centrifuge tubes, glass universals, 50mm hole depth
QB-H 56 x 0.2 ml microtube, 14mm hole depth
QB-E0 24 x 0.5 ml microtube, 30mm hole depth
QB-E1 24 x 1.5 ml microtube, 35mm hole depth
QB-E2 24 x 2.0 ml microtube, 35mm hole depth


External Pt1000 probes

QBEP standard probe for in-sample or in-block temperature control; encased in stainless steel sheath, Ø 3mm x 30mm long, with 350mm of cable
QBEP-WM short probe for in-sample or in-block temperature control; encased in stainless steel sheath, Ø 3mm x 20mm long, with 350mm of cable

Microlitre blocks for molecular biology and biotechnology applications

QDP-H Double-size block, 140 x 100 x 75 mm, with 96 holes in microplate configuration for 0.2 ml microplates, strips or individual tubes. Uniformity ±0.3ºC within tubes across the block; 6.2mm Ø holes, 14mm hole depth. Supplied with additional extraction tool.

QDP-FL Double-size universal block, 140 x 100 x 75 mm, for standard 96-well plates (u-well, v-well, flat bottom, high temperature) Uniformity ±0.5ºC between wells; supplied with hinged, double layer lid to create an insulated incubation chamber. Supplied with additional extraction tool.

Safety cover

QBL2 safety cover - made from tough clear polycarbonate for maximum visibility whilst preventing accidental touching of a hot block or contamination of samples from splashes