Our reliable 210 series RoboRockerâ„¢ 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
With the precise angle control and timing of the RoboRocker you can generate the fluid motion you need to succeed. Select the Programming Level to get the options required for your specific application.
Comparison of RoboRockerâ„¢ Programming Levels for Program Features
| RoboRocker 210 | RoboRocker 212 | RoboRocker 214 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Features Level | 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: 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„¢ Models
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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.
