Our reliable 210 series RoboRocker™ models (210, 212, and 214) can be trusted to keep your samples and cultures rocking at a steady and consistent pace. Available in a variety of configurations, this model combines the most useful features to fit the widest range of applications.
These rockers are highly resistant to CO2 environments and operate from 4°C – 40°C making them perfect for use in a cell culture incubator or cold room. The RoboRocker is being adopted for use in many Microphysiological Systems (MPS) where precise control of fluids is required — particularly in high-throughput settings where the use of pumps become impractical. Specific applications include:
- Microfluidic devices where cells need to grow under shear stress (such as for blood vessels)
- On growth plates where cells of neighboring wells need to communicate via chemical signals
- Where treatments need to be provided to cells at precise times
- Where media needs to be kept fresh and waste products need to be washed away from cultured cells
Comparison of RoboRockerâ„¢ Programming Levels for Program Features
| RoboRocker 210 | RoboRocker 212 | RoboRocker 214 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Version | basic | standard | advanced |
| Programmable Tilt Angles | 2 – same angle forward and reverse direction | up to 4 independent tilt angles per program | up to 4 independent tilt angles per program |
| Program Travel Speed – the travel speed to each programmed tilt angle can be set | same travel speed, forward and reverse | independent speeds to each tilt angle | independent speeds to each tilt angle |
| Programmable Pauses – from no pause to 90 minutes at each tilt angle | same pause time forward and reverse | independent pause time at each tilt angle | independent pause time at each tilt angle |
| Stored Programs | none | up to 3 custom programs | up to 6 custom programs |
| Ultra slow travel option –Â to compensate for decreasing levels of culture medium in reservoirs over time | not available | as slow as hours per degree | as slow as hours per degree |
| Pulsed Tilting to create pulsatile flow | not available | not available | yes, can mimic flow from beating heart |
| Program Scheduling | not available | not available | yes, can set up a schedule to advance from one program to the next |
Features of the RoboRocker 210 Series
- Tilt Angle Range: ±30°.
- Maximum Travel Speed: 30 deg/sec (e.g. -15° to +15° in 1 second).
- Minimum Travel Speed (in regular mode): 0.1 deg/sec.
- Minimum Travel Speed (in ultra slow mode – model 212 and 214 only): 300 minutes per degree (e.g. 50 hours to travel 10 degrees).
- Pause Time: 0 seconds to 90 minutes.
- Load capacity: 11 lbs (5 kg).
- Power: 24V DC, 60 Watt external power supply.
- Temperature range: 4°C to 40°C (warning: rapid temperature changes may cause condensation and void the warranty).
- Environment: The RoboRocker can be used safely in a CO2 incubator.
- Weight of RoboRocker: 8.5 lb (4 kg).
- Platform and Rack Options (select when ordering the RoboRocker): Platform; Platform with stacking tray; 2-level rack; 4-level rack.
- Width: Models with platform: 11.5 inches (29 cm) wide. Models with rack: 8 inches (20 cm) wide. Allow clearance room on both sides for travel.
- Depth: Models with platform: 11.5 inches (29 cm) deep. Models with rack: 12.5 inches (32 cm) deep.
- Height: Models with platform: 4.75 inches (12 cm). Models with 2-level rack: 6.5 inches (16 cm). Models with 4-level rack: 9.5 inches (24 cm).
- Platform Mat Material: Textured neoprene rubber. Rack models do not have mats – they have clips.
RoboRockerâ„¢ Culture Plate Racks
Placing culture plates in the plate rack is very easy. The 4 level plate rack with a capacity for 12 culture plates is shown.
RoboRocker model RR212-RK4 running a standard program.
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