Provocell™ Shaking Micro Incubator
Combining an advanced microprocessor-based control system and Peltier technology, Esco Provocell provides outstanding performances, accuracy, reliability and user-friendly operation.
The Provocell can be used on a bench top or in a biological safety or laminar flow cabinet without the contamination associated with alternative options like water, or liquid cooling baths.
Provocell has a wide variety of mixing applications from accurate control of various reactions to denaturation of nucleic acids and proteins.
Features

- Digitally controlled, Peltier heating/cooling
- Fully programmable with speed setting up to 1500rpm
- User-friendly interface
- Clear large display
- Contamination free metal blocks
- Small footprint
- Can be used inside safety cabinets
- Orbital movement
- Excellent rotation stability
- Optimized mixing
- Durable
Mixing

Provocell uses only top quality components.
The motor generates a rotation speed up to 1500rpm with a rotation axis of 3mm in diameter. Stable rotation is also one of the most important factors to create accurate mixing conditions. With Provocell, vortexing is guaranteed by the rotational speed.
The block is mounted to the main body using 4 strong screws to enhance stability. The long life motor minimizes maintenance costs.
User Friendly Operation

The large Vacuum Fluorescent display (VFD) allows the operator to have a clear view of the current temperature, speed and time. The VFD has bright colours for easy viewing. Operational parameters are displayed in different colours so that the operator can easily differentiate the various programmed parameters.
Provocell is controlled by a state-of-the-art micro processor. The pre-programmed interface is designed to be user-friendly and allows the operator to modify temperature, time and speed during operation.
Flexibility

Provocell is designed to suit most of your laboratory applications. A selection of mixing blocks are available, suitable for different tube sizes.
Blocks
- PVC-BLC-1: 1.5ml x 40 (Standard)
- PVC-BLC-2: 0.2ml x 96
- PVC-BLC-3: 0.5ml x 54
- PVC-BLC-4: 15mm x 24
Peltier Heating and Cooling

Peltier modules for rapid, accurate and stable heating or cooling.
- Rapid heating and cooling
- Excellent temperature homogeneity
- Ceramic semiconductors
- Light weight with small footprint
- Low maintenance
- Stable and accurate temperature control (ΔT less than 0.5°C)
- Powerful fan for rapid heat dissipation
- A unique design to reduce heat loss
- Special aluminium covering for effective heat dissipation
- No moving parts
- No noise and low vibration
- Ergonomic design and Environmentally friendly
Provocell™ shaking micro incubator uses advanced Peltier technology for cooling and heating. This allows rapid switching from heating to cooling and italics. Accurate temperature control, homogeneity and spread are guaranteed.
This system is environmentally friendly. No coolants are used, therefore, no maintenance is required.
The Peltier module uses quality semiconductor materials to achieve outstanding heating and cooling performance. Special ceramic materials combined with stress release technology, prevent damage resulting from rapid temperature changes, ensuring a long operating lifespan.
Peltier modules are distributed uniformly under the metal block, guaranteeing temperature homogeneity. Furthermore, an aluminium block and the unique structural design of the Peltier modules, combined with a powerful fan, dissipate the heat effectively and considerably improves the cooling and heating process.
Block Types

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PV-BLC-1
1.5ml x 40 (Standard) |
PV-BLC-2
0.2ml x 96 |
PV-BLC-3
0.5ml x 54 |
PV-BLC-4
15mm x 24 |
Specifications

| SPECIFICATIONS PV-PVC |
| Available blocks (PV-BLC-X)* |
PV-BLC-1: 1.5ml x 40 (Standard)
PV-BLC-2: 0.2ml x 96
PV-BLC-3: 0.5ml x 54
PV-BLC-4: 15mm x 24 |
| Temp range |
0 ~ 105°C |
| Timer range |
1min ~ 99h59min |
| Temp control range |
Room temp. -14°C ~ 100°C |
| Mixing speed |
300rpm – 1500rpm |
| Mixing amplitude |
3mm |
| Temp control accuracy |
< ±0.5°C |
| Display accuracy |
< ±0.5°C |
| Temp uniformity |
< ±0.5°C (0 - 60°C)
< ±1.0°C (0 - 100°C) |
| Heating time (from 20°C to 100°C) |
~6°C/min |
| Cooling time |
~12min (from room temp. to room temp. -10°C)
~15min (from 100°C to room temp. +10°C) |
| Dimension (L x W x H) |
295mm x 265mm x 170mm |
| Net weight |
8.5 kg |
| Voltage |
PV-PVC-2: AC220V±22V 50/60Hz1Hz 125W
PV-PVC-1: AC110V±11V 50/60Hz1Hz 125W |
* PVC-1 and PVC-2 refer to the main body only.
Specify one type of block (PV-PVC/BLC-X) when ordering
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